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

Download the full lesson HERE Devotional Reading: Psalm 86:1–10 Background Scripture: Acts 7:58–8:3; 9:1–31; 22:3–15 Introduction A. Fire for Good or Fire for Bad? Early in 2024, my small town in the Texas Panhandle was among those affected by a series of wildfires that devastated over 1.2 million acres of land. This was not the first time our town had suffered severe damage from a wildfire. Thankfully, there were no fatalities, but the damage was substantial. We know all too

Download the full lesson HERE Devotional Reading: Luke 23:32–43 Background Scripture: Acts 6–7 Introduction A. Handling the Hardships Max Cleland (1942–2021) led a promising life. In high school, he excelled in sports and received the title of “Most Outstanding Senior.” At the age of 24, he volunteered for combat duty in Vietnam, where he served as a captain in the army. Just one month before returning home, Cleland picked up a grenade that he thought he had dropped accidenta