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The Power of Stories. Series Finale<\/em><\/p>\n

Twelve weeks ago, we started with a simple picture.<\/p>\n

A worker carrying a tool pouch.<\/p>\n

Since then, we’ve filled that pouch together.<\/p>\n

A story for sharing the gospel.
\nA story for people who have wandered.
\nA story for shame.
\nA story for fear.
\nA story for failure.
\nA story for disciple-making.
\nA story for multiplication.
\nA story for ordinary believers on mission.<\/p>\n

Now comes the most important part.<\/p>\n

Using them.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bible stories were never meant to sit on a shelf. They were meant to be carried into conversations. Shared across kitchen tables. Told in coffee shops. Passed from one person to another.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow morning…<\/p>\n

Before you check your phone.
\nBefore you start your car.
\nBefore you begin your day.<\/p>\n

Ask the Holy Spirit:<\/p>\n

\n

“Who needs a story today?”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Then pay attention.<\/p>\n

Because somewhere today…<\/p>\n

Someone needs hope.
\nSomeone needs grace.
\nSomeone needs courage.
\nSomeone needs to know they matter to God.<\/p>\n

And you may already be carrying the exact story they need to hear.<\/strong><\/p>\n

So don’t leave home without your tool pouch.<\/p>\n

Someone’s eternity may be changed by a story you already know.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n

This is Part 12. The finale of The Power of Stories<\/strong> series. If you missed any part, you can find the full series at internationalafricanmobilization.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Want to learn how to make disciples who make disciples? Join a Z\u00fame Training \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

internationalafricanmobilization.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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