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, August 3, 2026 —In the early church, some of the apostles were ordered to stop talking about Jesus. Stan talks about how thankful he is that they didn’t, and how the church will only continue to grow if we keep on talking about Jesus. Link — August 3, 2026 — Thankful Peter and John set the example
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 —Life eternally with God is the life that begins here by accepting Jesus and His finished work on the cross as the only way to spend eternity in God’s presence. This is what Stan talks about and how each day we are to focus on the life Jesus came to give. Link — August 4, 2026 — Praying for the life that begins here and will continue
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 —Everyone at some point needs encouragement. Some people are gifted at being encouragers, but we don’t have to wait for such people to come into our lives. Stan talks about how God is the source of the encouragement we need. Link — August 5, 2026 — Let Him be your Barnabas
Thursday, August 6, 2026 —It’s easy to get sidetracked into focusing on God’s provision for us, rather than focusing solely on Him as the Provider. Stan talks about this in relation to the response of the crowd when Jesus entered Jerusalem on the way to the cross. Link — August 5, 2026 — Let Him be your Barnabas
Friday, August 7, 2026 —Asking for our daily bread is something Jesus taught about praying. Stan talks about this in connection with something else Jesus also taught about taking up daily what we are to take up in serving God and His kingdom. Link — August 7, 2026 — Daily bread; daily cross