One Single Story

Today's Lesson: The False Teaching of a Gospel of Merits

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

"Why do we prefer a gospel of merits rather than a gospel of grace?"

Do you think false teachings and heresy is as big of an issue today as it was in the time of Paul? After all, if we don't agree with what a church teaches, don't we just leave and go to a different church?

The reading for the day is Colossians 1.

General Theme for the Week: A Picture of God's Patience

Today's Lesson: Protection from the Inside Enemies

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

The path God chose for Israel is a beautiful picture of God's patience, love, and mercy. How does it affect you to know that God cares about the inside enemies and not just the outside enemies?

Sometimes fear, anxiety, and stress is more dangerous and damaging than outside issues. Why do you think this is true?

The reading for the day is Exodus 13.

General Theme for the Week: A Picture of God's Patience

Today's Lesson: No Blessing without Repentance

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

We live in a "#blessed" culture. People use the tag on social media as if it is a mark of humility, when it is often bragging disguised as humility, false humility. Do you think a #blessed-remark captures what it means to be blessed by God?

Why do people think they can be selfishly blessed without a repentant heart?

Is money, wealth, possessions, or good circumstances the same thing as being "blessed" by God?

What does Pharaoh's request for a blessing teach you about your own heart?

The reading for the day is Exodus 12.

General Theme for the Week: A Picture of God's Patience

Today's Lesson: The Touch of God

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

How is God's power and judgement suggested by the use of the phrase "the finger of God" throughout Scripture?

Isaiah 53:4 (ESV): Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. What kind of hope does it give you to hear that only Jesus ever felt the full blow of God's wrath?

The reading for the day is Exodus 11.

General Theme for the Week: A Picture of God's Patience

Today's Lesson: God's Patience and Man's Pride

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

Why is it so difficult for people to submit to God?

What are some ways pride has manifested in your personal life?

What are some ways you have seen pride manifest in the lives of others?

The reading for the day is Exodus 10.

General Theme for the Week: A Picture of God's Patience

Today's Lesson: The Plagues as Acts of Mercy?

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

So many outsiders to Christianity point at God's judgment as evidence that He is cruel and unfair. How does our perspective of God change when we see His acts of judgment through the lens of mercy and opportunities for repentance?

Why do non-Christians want a God of love, but not a God of wrath? Are God's judgments always actions of mercy and love?

The reading for the day is Exodus 9.

General Theme for the Week: Practical Principles for Dealing with Fear, Hurt, and Betrayal

Today's Lesson: How to Shift from Fear to Trust

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

Why is it so hard to convince us to pray about a situation first rather than last?

Can you describe a time when you were afraid but you witnessed prayer actively change your fear into faith?

The reading for the day is Psalm 56: 8-13.

General Theme for the Week: Practical Principles for Dealing with Fear, Hurt, and Betrayal

Today's Lesson: Trust in the Midst of Fear

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

When you feel afraid about something, it certainly feels like the opposite of trusting God. Do you think it is possible to shift our feelings from fear to trust? Can we control our emotions?

Trusting only counts if what you are trusting in is true and faithful. How have the promises of God kept you during times of attack, slander, and being "hounded"?

The reading for the day is Psalm 56:1-7.

General Theme for the Week: Practical Principles for Dealing with Fear, Hurt, and Betrayal

Today's Lesson: Hot Potato - Giving Our Hurt to God

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

How do we throw our betrayals and hurts onto God? What are the actions suggested by this very psalm that accomplish that?

Why do people hold on to their "hot potatoes"?

The reading for the day is Psalm 55:19b-23 .

General Theme for the Week: Practical Principles for Dealing with Fear, Hurt, and Betrayal

Today's Lesson: Hope in the Midst of Betrayal

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

David's description of the devastation caused by betrayal is very vivid. Why does betrayal create such devastation in our "safe places"?

During times of betrayal, how does it help to know that God rescues, hears our prayer, keeps us safe, and that he is still in charge in these times?

The reading for the day is Psalm 55:9-19.