Lately I've been studying Daniel 10 and the subject of prayer. I was intrigued by Daniel's encounter with Christ in chapter 10 and wanted to reflect further on the christophanies elsewhere in Scripture, the moments when Christ appears in visible, embodied form before His incarnation,...
Podcast Description: What does Jesus mean when he says to store up treasures in heaven? In this message from Matthew 6, Mike walks through one of the most misunderstood teachings in the Sermon on the Mount — and what it actually demands of how we live,...
Planning ahead? See mission trips 2027: Milan, Spain and Indonesia. If you're searching for mission trips in 2026 that go beyond surface-level service projects and create lasting kingdom impact, you've come to the right place. Storyline Missions offers short-term mission trips designed around one core principle:...
Christmas evokes images of trees, pretty lights and a cute baby swaddled up in a manger. However, Scripture reveals something else which I think has been missed. Christmas is violence! The basis for this statement is 1 John 3:8. Consider these words, "The reason the...
Some of the clearest Bible verses about giving are 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Luke 6:38, Acts 20:35, Proverbs 11:24-25, Malachi 3:10 and Luke 21:1-4. Below, six key passages are explained, followed by 20 more Bible verses about giving and generosity, written out (NIV). Few topics get as...
As we stand on the threshold of 2026, the turning of the calendar offers more than just a date change—it presents a sacred opportunity for reflection. What has God been teaching you in 2025? Where is He calling you to grow in the year ahead?...
In Episode 39, Mike interviews Tolya (Tolik) Deminko, the National Campus Ministry Leader for CRU in Ukraine, about how God is working among university students during the ongoing war. This episode gives a ground-level look at Christian ministry in Ukraine, the spiritual hunger emerging on...
Episode Summary Today on the Storyline Podcast, Mike sits down with Zahara, current CEO of Children of Grace, a remarkable ministry rescuing and empowering orphans in Uganda. Born into hardship and raised as an orphan herself, Zahara’s journey is one of courage, faith, and purpose. From surviving...
In this episode, Mike explores the often-overlooked but deeply practical doctrine of the imminent return of Jesus Christ — the truth that He could come at any moment. Drawing from Jesus’ own words and the writings of the Apostle Paul, Mike shows how this teaching...
Episode Summary:Mike shares updates revealing how Storyline’s vision is multiplying—from Latin America’s expanding youth movement to a sustainable model in Romania and a new campus initiative that’s raising up young mobilizers worldwide. Latin America – The Multiplying Effect Over 2,500 young people in 2024 went through...