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Fasting is going without food for a set amount of time to awaken our bodies and souls to our deep hunger and need for God. It’s one of the most powerful — and neglected — of all Jesus’ practices. This plan, by Practicing the Way and John Mark Comer, features key ideas and practical suggestions for us to integrate fasting into our everyday lives.

Of all the apostles, Paul’s conversion/calling story was arguably the most notable and miraculous, his assignment to take the Gospel to the Gentiles the most unique, and the tangible results of his obedience the most impressive by human standards. Even so, Paul did not operate as a lone wolf, set apart from the pack and self-sufficient. On the contrary, this hero of the Christian faith understood the essential role his brothers and sisters played in his life and stayed connected to them even when his assignment to preach and live truth called him away for long stretches of time. 

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the sixteenth part "The Travels of Paul." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

It is always said that the beginning of a challenging activity is the most difficult part of it. Well, the beginning of the church of God was not exactly a piece of cake. How did the first believers deal with the persecution? How did they face the dares of the Great Commission? Learn through this plan how they started something that endures until our day.