As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States, our attention is already filling with arguments about history, patriotism, politics, identity, and the meaning of America itself. Some voices will insist that the story of our nation is simple. Others will...
The Sabbath was made for the good of human beings; they were not made for the Sabbath. Mark 2:23–28 Questions for Life Groups Read Mark 2:23–28 and this week’s Circuit Rider article titled Sabbath. This week, take one intentional period of quiet, eat one unhurried...
Very early the next morning, long before daylight, Jesus got up and left the house. He went out of town to a lonely place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35–39 Questions for Life Groups Read Mark 1:35–39 and this week’s Circuit Rider article titled Prayer. This week, set...
Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her to come and help me! Luke 10:38–42 Questions for Life Groups Read Luke 10:38–42 and this week’s Circuit Rider article titled Busy. This week, before we speak in the name of Jesus,...
What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. Mark 10:46–52 Questions for Life Groups Read Mark 10:46–52 and this week’s Circuit Rider article titled Unsure. This week, choose one moment to stop—not fix everything, not solve the system—but notice, listen, and...
Unless I see the scars of the nails in his hands and put my finger on those scars and my hand in his side, I will not believe. John 20:24-29 Questions for Life Groups Read John 20:24-29 and this week’s Circuit Rider article titled Doubtful. This week, look for...
Jesus sat down to eat with them, took the bread, and said the blessing. And when He broke the bread and gave it to them, they recognized Him. Luke 24:13–35 Questions for Life Groups Read Luke 24:13–35 and this week’s Circuit Rider article titled Hurried. This week,...
But here is what I tell you. Love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you. Matthew 5:43–48 Questions for Life Groups Read Matthew 5:43–48 and this week’s Circuit Rider article titled Love. This week, Take a moment to reflect quietly on where have you felt the pull...
All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No.’ Anything more than this comes from the evil one. Matthew 5:33-37 Questions for Life Groups Read Matthew 5:33-37 and this week’s Circuit Rider article titled Swearing. This week, before you speak, pause and ask: Is this...
Beginning with Easter, we start a new series, *Pace,* accompanied by a book that helps us pace ourselves in a world that won’t. Given the theme of our series, don’t read this book if it causes you to hurry more than you already are. That’s the point. If you pay...