Download the full lesson HERE Devotional Reading: Daniel 10:18–21 Background Scripture: Exodus 19–24; Deuteronomy 31:1–8; 34:1–12; Joshua 1 Introduction A. Courage and Confidence A young family—a husband, wife, their three-year-old toddler, and their unborn son—left their hometown in northern Minnesota to move to a new city, sight unseen. Uncertainty abounded. Financial anxieties prompted the dramatic move. The parents were hopeful that a new environment would provide more o

Download the full lesson HERE Devotional Reading: James 2:14–26 Background Scripture: Acts 16:11–40 Introduction A. I Was a Stranger After college, I accepted an internship on the other side of the country. For the first time, I was far away from family, friends, and everything familiar. The roads were confusing, the air smelled different, and the local accents took some time to decode. I loved my internship but often felt alone in this unfamiliar place. I tried to find new f

Download the full lesson HERE Devotional Reading: Matthew 12:46–50 Background Scripture: Acts 16:1–3; Philippians 2:19–22; 2 Timothy 1:1–6; 3:14–16 Introduction A. Running Partner for Life The individualism of modern culture takes many forms. Recently, I noticed individualistic tendencies in physical fitness. If we eat a balanced diet, it is because we choose one ourselves. If we work out each day, it is because we set ourselves a routine. In contrast, my fitness breakthrough