Stan’s main takeaway for each posting this past week. Each posting can be accessed by clicking the link for that day.
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Monday, May 18, 2026 — The apostle Paul wrote, near the end of his life, that he had fought the “good fight.” Stan uses what Paul wrote to talk about that there are all kinds of “good fights” that are ranging all around us. And the real point is what Paul also wrote, “that he had kept the faith.” Link — May 18, 2026 — Isn’t it really about who or what wins the fight?
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 — Jesus said that anyone who serves Him will be honored by His Father. Stan talks about how what Jesus said affects what he does in serving Jesus. Link — May 19, 2026 — I want that honor, so that’s what I’m going to do
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 —Stan talks a lot about what is commonly known as the “great commission” to go and preach the gospel and make disciples. In this devotional, Stan talks about how in too many of our lives we have omitted to make that a priority. Link — May 20, 2026 — Is it more like the great omission?
Thursday, May 21, 2026 —Everybody talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it. Stan uses that familiar idiom to focus on why so many people talk about the darkness of the world without doing what they can about it. Link — May 21, 2026 — Let there be light
Friday, May 22, 2026 — Being self-employed is not a bad way to earn a living, but it doesn’t work with seeking to actually be a disciple who is to deny self. Link — May 22, 2026 — Employed for self?