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Cast or Keep

‘Casting all your care upon Him.’ 1 Peter 5:7 NKJV When it comes to dealing with your fears and worries, you have two choices; cast them on the Lord, or keep them and try to handle them yourself. When the Communists came to power in China, missionary Isobel Kuhn decided to escape on foot across the snow-covered [...]

Today’s Readings

1 Corinthians 10–11 9 After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And going into the house, [...]

Disagreeing: 2

‘Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God.’ Matthew 5:9 KJV Lesson one: sometimes the best resolution to a conflict is a separation, even if it’s temporary. When emotions run high, you need space to think clearly. And God can use this time of separation for His glory. Because Paul and Barnabas [...]

Today’s Readings

1 Corinthians 7–9 2:1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When [...]

Disagreeing: 1

‘Barnabas agreed and wanted to take along John Mark. But Paul disagreed strongly.’ Acts 15:37–38 NLT Paul and Barnabas were a great missionary team. On their first tour, a young man named John Mark had joined them. But for some personal reason, he left and returned to Jerusalem. On their second missionary tour, Barnabas wanted to [...]