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 17, 2026 —In Luke’s gospel, he noted that others had undertaken to compile an account of what had been accomplished in the church. Stan uses what Luke wrote to talk about what it would look like for there to be a complication of what’s been accomplished in his life as a Christian, as well as what he would like such a compilation to look like. Link — August 17, 2026 — What’s been accomplished and what’s left to do?
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 —The time to take advantage of an opportunity to be involved with God and what He’s doing is when He presents the opportunity, not some other time. If we wait, we likely will miss the opportunity. Link — August 18, 2026 — Did he miss the opportunity?
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 —God knows what we need before we ask Him. He also knows what we want. Too often what we want is not what God knows we need. Stan talks about what a difference there would be in our lives and in the world if everyone asked God about everything He knows we need. Link — August 19, 2026 — Fill in the blank
Thursday, August 20, 2026 —When the older brother of the prodigal son complained about the special treatment the prodigal was getting, the father told him that the prodigal had been dead but had begun to live a new life. This is what is available to all who have accepted the new life Jesus came to give. It’s a new life that begins and is not to end. Link — August 20, 2026 — Begin and don’t stop for as long as we’re here
Friday, August 21, 2026 —With being involved with the great commission, we are to go into the world and present the truth of the gospel. Stan talks about how Philip and Paul are good examples of what that world looks like. Link — August 21, 2026 — Wherever and with whomever