04. 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…
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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…
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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…
Leer másPrayer 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.
Leer másWhy 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.
Leer másThe 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…
Leer másThe Gospel Traveled Through Relationships
How to Reach the World Like the Book of Acts — Series Acts 10, 16, 18 | Luke 10:5–7 Principle One of the greatest sustainability principles in the book of Acts is that God has already built the networks through which the gospel will travel. The gospel rarely spread because strangers became friends. It spread…
Leer másWhat I Learned Catalyzing 3,000 Discovery Bible Study Groups in Ghana
After 25 years in mega-church ministry, Terry Ruff went to northern Ghana and helped catalyze 3,000 Discovery Bible Study groups among 20,000 people — with no buildings, budgets, or salaries. Here’s what he learned. What I Learned Catalyzing 3,000 Discovery Bible Study Groups in Ghana TLDR My Background: From Mega-Church to Movement {#my-background} I spent…
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