One Single Story

General Theme for the Week: God's Love Through Sin's Consequences

Today's Lesson: Learning through Suffering Consequences

On this edition of One Single Story, Pastors Stephen Mizell and Wendy Korbusieski discuss the following questions:

We do not enjoy suffering. We often assume that God would want to end suffering completely. Do you think that there is value in suffering?

Do you think that God allows suffering because of what it does to build character?

How do we relate this concept to suffering that seems extreme and unnecessary?

The reading for the day is Psalm 105:16-25.

General Theme for the Week: On a Mission

Today's Lesson: Committed to the Call

On this edition of One Single Story, Pastors Stephen Mizell and Chris Rexroad discuss the following questions:

If the Holy Spirit informed the average believer that their ministry plans involved, affliction, and imprisonment, most would assume the meaning of such a warning would be to change plans. Do you believe Paul missed the will of God by continuing to Jerusalem, where he was indeed arrested?

Not everyone is called to an itinerant ministry as Paul was. How are you using your life to finish the work assigned to you by Jesus?

The reading for the day is Acts 20.

General Theme for the Week: On a Mission

Today's Lesson: A City-wide Movement

On this edition of One Single Story, Pastors Stephen Mizell and Chris Rexroad discuss the following questions:

The idea of a gospel "movement" that affects entire cities and regions sounds wonderful to modern Christians. However, do you think believers are prepared for the challenges that are created by such a movement?

What do you think you would have done if you had been the follower of Jesus who was pushed forward before a shouting crowd in an amphitheater and asked to address the angry mob?

Sometimes during a revolt, Paul chooses to stay and keep preaching. Sometimes such an event becomes a confirmation that it is time for him to move on. How can we tell the difference in our lives when we have to make decisions about ministry efforts, whether we should move on or stay put and keep going?

The reading for the day is Acts 19.

General Theme for the Week: On a Mission

Today's Lesson: Special Seasons of Ministry

On this edition of One Single Story, Pastors Stephen Mizell and Chris Rexroad discuss the following questions:

What should we do during a special season of ministry?

How do you think believers can recognize when a church enters a special season of ministry?

The reading for the day is Acts 18.

General Theme for the Week: On a Mission

Today's Lesson: Mixed Reactions

On this edition of One Single Story, Pastors Stephen Mizell and Chris Rexroad discuss the following questions:

Christians are responsible to share the message of Jesus, not to control the reactions that people have to the message of Jesus. What does this mean to you?

What was your initial reaction when you first heard the gospel message?

Does rejection keep us from sharing the gospel?

The reading for the day is Acts 17.

General Theme for the Week: On a Mission

Today's Lesson: Philippi: How Paul Prepared Believers to Spread the Message

On this edition of One Single Story, Pastors Stephen Mizell and Chris Rexroad discuss the following questions:

The book of Acts repeatedly demonstrates how the gospel message does not stop in the face of opposition and persecution. Why is this important for Christians in our modern culture?

Have you ever witnessed a situation where a negative public event was used to spread the gospel message?

We know that Christians in other countries are still persecuted today. Is there any form of persecution that is experienced by American Christians?

The reading for the day is Acts 16.

General Theme for the Week: Insights: God's Chosen People

Today's Lesson: Leading God's People Through Adaptive Problems

On this edition of One Single Story, Pastors Stephen Mizell and Sheryl Daughety discuss the following questions:

Leadership is hard. Why do you think some leaders feel like they must provide a solution for every problem?

Are there also some incorrect expectations from people about how leaders should solve adaptive problems versus how they solve technical problems?

The reading for the day is Numbers 11.

General Theme for the Week: Insights: God's Chosen People

Today's Lesson: Clarion Calls to Action

On this edition of One Single Story, Pastors Stephen Mizell and Sheryl Daughety discuss the following questions:

Tell about some times in your Christian experience when you have had a faith-call of action.

Tell about some times in your Christian experience when you have had a fate-call of action.

Why is it difficult for some Christians to choose to take action?

The reading for the day is Numbers 10.

General Theme for the Week: Insights: God's Chosen People

Today's Lesson: The Family: What Brings You to the Table?

On this edition of One Single Story, Pastors Stephen Mizell and Sheryl Daughety discuss the following questions:

What activities of modern Christians reflect that we are a group with a common enemy called sin?

What activities of modern Christians reflect that we are also God's chosen people?

What are some of the challenges of dealing with our "common enemy" and living as "God's chosen people?"

The reading for the day is Numbers 9.

General Theme for the Week: Insights: God's Chosen People

Today's Lesson: Inhabiting the Eternal

On this edition of One Single Story, Pastors Stephen Mizell and Sheryl Daughety discuss the following questions:

How might it change your perspective on your daily routine when you think about it as an act of service to an eternal God?

What are some things that you do each day that reflect the concept of obedience "just as the Lord commanded?"

When you think of your daily routine in light of "inhabiting the eternal," what does it make you want to change and what does it make you want to keep?

The reading for the day is Numbers 8.