08. The Story That Changes Everything
The Power of Stories — Series Story: Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1–10) Some people think they need to change before Jesus will accept them. Zacchaeus shows us the opposite. He did not change so Jesus would welcome him. He changed because Jesus welcomed him. Zacchaeus was a chief tax collector. He had become wealthy through a system…
Read More07. The Story for Those Who Have Failed
The Power of Stories — Series Story: Jesus Restores Simon Peter (John 21:15–19) Every follower of Jesus knows what it feels like to fail. Sometimes it's a moment of weakness. Sometimes it's a season of compromise. Sometimes it's a poor decision that brings deep regret. Sometimes it's a failure that leaves us wondering whether God…
Read More06. The Story That Reveals Your Worth
The Power of Stories — Series Story: The Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1–7) Every person longs to know they matter. Some search for significance through success. Others through relationships. Some spend their entire lives wondering if anyone would even notice if they disappeared. Jesus told a story that answers those questions forever. A…
Read More05. The Story for Fear
The Power of Stories — Series Story: Jesus Calms the Storm (Mark 4:35–41) Fear is one of the few experiences every person shares. It doesn't matter where we live, how much money we have, or how strong our faith seems. Sooner or later, every one of us finds ourselves in a storm. Sometimes the storm…
Read More04. The Story That Defeats Shame
The Power of Stories — Series Story: The Woman Caught in Adultery (John 8:1–11) Every follower of Jesus should carry certain Bible stories wherever they go. Some stories open conversations. Some stories answer difficult questions. Some stories bring healing. And some stories destroy shame. The story of the woman caught in adultery is one of…
Read More03. The Story for People Who Have Wandered
The Power of Stories — Series Story: The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32) If you spend enough time loving people, one truth becomes impossible to ignore. Everyone knows a prodigal. Some are parents whose hearts ache every day for a son or daughter who once walked with God but no longer wants anything…
Read More02. The Story Every Disciple Should Tell First
The Power of Stories — Series Story: Jesus and the Samaritan Woman (John 4:1–42) Imagine meeting someone who is searching for hope… They may not say it out loud. They may appear successful. Confident. Religious. Broken. Curious. But underneath nearly every conversation is the same question: "Is there something that truly satisfies?" Jesus answered that…
Read MorePrayer Update — July 2026
Please pray for Isaac — our key partner in northern Ghana who oversees 3,000+ DBS groups — as he recovers from a recent hospitalization and has been referred to a specialist for prostate issues. Also updates from South Sudan.
Read MoreWhy Bible Stories Are the Most Powerful Tool in Your Disciple-Making Pouch
After 14 years catalyzing Discovery Bible Study groups in Ghana, one tool has proven itself above all others: the Bible story. Here is why storying belongs in every disciple-maker’s pouch.
Read MoreThe Secret Was Ownership
How to Reach the World Like the Book of Acts — Series Acts 11:19–30; Acts 13:1–3; Acts 20:17–38 Principle One of the greatest secrets behind the explosive growth of the early church was ownership. The believers never assumed someone else would reach their city. They never waited for outsiders to organize the work. They never…
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