You can produce lasting, positive change, even in a "difficult" or "unlikely" environment. Final Thoughts
Getting "stoned" (figuratively) doesn't mean it's over—get up and keep moving. lystra
Have you ever felt like your environment was completely against you? Imagine being in a place where one day you are hailed as a hero, and the next, you are facing a mob. That is exactly what happened to the apostle Paul in the ancient city of Lystra. You can produce lasting, positive change, even in
What happened next is truly incredible. After being stoned, Paul didn’t abandon the mission. He got up, went back into the city, and the next day left for Derbe. Later, he actually to Lystra to encourage the believers [Acts 14:20-22]. Imagine being in a place where one day
The best leaders are often formed in the toughest environments. What "Lystra" are you facing right now? Keep going. I can help by:
True purpose isn’t dictated by applause or disapproval. If you base your self-worth on the fickle nature of public opinion, you will be exhausted. Focus on the mission, not the applause. 2. Resilience: Rising from the Ashes
It is within this chaotic environment of Lystra that Timothy, one of Paul’s most trusted companions, was found [Acts 16:1-3]. Despite the chaos, a flourishing faith community existed there. Timothy grew up in a blended home, supported by his mother and grandmother's faith, and became a pillar of the early church.