One Single Story: Day 321

In the story of Ananias and Sapphira, why would they claim to be giving all when they weren't? In today's conversation, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Jay Rivenbark discuss lying and conspiring to do wrong. The result in this story is reminiscent of punishments in the Old Testament. Do people still die because of their actions toward God?

November 17th: Acts 4-6

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One Single Story: Day 320

Pastors Stephen Mizell, Sheryl Daughety and Alyssa Bream have a conversation about the disciples returning to Jerusalem after the crucifixion. They had to process what occurred. Verse 14 says they met together and were constantly united in prayer. How does prayer unite us? How do we feel when we suffer loss among people we minister with? Why did Peter feel the need to replace Judas?

November 16th: Acts 1-3

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One Single Story: Day 319

Today's reading tells us about Jesus appearing to His disciples after His resurrection. Why were they frightened? Didn't they recognize Him? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Zack Unkenholz talk about what the disciples may have experienced when they encountered Jesus. Was it disbelief? Joy? Wonder?

November 15th: Luke 24; John 20-21

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One Single Story: Day 318

Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark and Sheryl Daughety have a conversation about the great commission. What does it mean to make disciples? "Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted!" Does doubt affect our worship? Is it possible to teach and measure obedience?

November 14th: Matthew 28; Mark 16

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One Single Story: Day 317

Was Pilate's sign reverence or mocking? Did Pilate believe? Pastors Stephen Mizell and Jay Rivenbark have a conversation about Jesus' words from the cross. Were some of them said solely to fulfill prophecy? It is finished. What does that mean?

November 13th: Luke 23; John 18-19

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One Single Story: Day 316

Judas hangs himself. Verse 3 says, "When Judas, who had betrayed him, realized that Jesus had been condemned to die, he was filled with remorse." What is remorse? Pastors Stephen Mizell and Alyssa Bream talk about remorse. Judas tried to return the money he'd been paid, why would he do that? Was he repenting?

November 12th: Matthew 27; Mark 15

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One Single Story: Day 315

"If you love me, obey my commandments." How are love and obedience connected? Is there a difference between the Holy Spirit being in us and being with us? Today, joining Pastor Stephen Mizell are pastors Sheryl Daughety and Jay Rivenbark. They discuss whether obedience is a measure of love for Jesus. Jesus said he was leaving them the gift of peace of mind and heart, that might have been a challenging gift to receive.

November 11th: John 14-17

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One Single Story: Day 314

When Jesus washed the disciples' feet, he "knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father." What kinds of emotions do you think Jesus was experiencing? Even though Jesus' time on earth was coming to an end, he continued to demonstrate his love for his disciples. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Jay Rivenbark talk about what occurred at the Last Supper.

November 10th: Luke 22; John 13

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One Single Story: Day 313

Is there any value in Christians celebrating Jewish festivals? When Jesus sent two disciples into Jerusalem to prepare the place where they would celebrate Passover, was that a miraculous occurrence or was it pre-planned? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Sheryl Daughety and Alyssa Bream discuss. Do we still get detailed instructions for what we're being asked to do?

November 9th: Matthew 26; Mark 14

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One Single Story: Day 312

Today we read the parable about the man who went on a long trip. He entrusted his money to his servants while he was gone. Do our abilities affect the amount of money we are entrusted with? What is God's expectation for what we do with our money? What qualities were being judged? Pastors Zack Unkenholz and Jay Rivenbark discuss.

November 8th Reading: Matthew 25

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