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What if the secret to a better life isn't getting more?
Discover the biblical secret to "great gain" that has nothing to do with accumulating more and everything to do with godliness and contentment. Learn how to count your blessings, identify where God is calling you to grow, and find true satisfaction by staying connected to Jesus rather than trying harder on your own.
Does your life match what you say you believe?
Explore the gap between what we say we believe and how we actually live, and discover why examining your faith isn't about doubt but about building something real. Learn what it means to trust Jesus not just for eternal salvation, but for daily living, and how genuine faith shows up in practical ways in our relationships and everyday choices.
Can God use even evil things to accomplish his mission?
Discover the darker side of the Christmas story in Matthew 2, where King Herod's murderous plot reveals how God's mission outwits even what's meant for evil—and what the wise men's gifts teach us about trusting God's provision and direction. Explore why Jesus returned to Nazareth, a city of low reputation, and what that reveals about where God meets us today.
Why would Jesus choose to be born in a manger?
Discover why Jesus' birth in a manger wasn't about humble circumstances but a deliberate choice that reveals who God's mission is for—exploring how the familiar nativity story shows God prioritizing working people, outsiders, and the disrespected. Learn what Jesus' "house" tells us about his heart and how we can listen to what God is doing in the lives of people around us.
Are the old, familiar Christmas tales more meaningful than we realize?
Explore how the familiar Christmas story reveals God's pattern of briefing people for impossible missions—from Mary's virgin birth to Joseph's courageous obedience—and discover what impossible things God might be asking of you. Learn why these ancient accounts of angelic visits and miraculous pregnancies aren't just religious tales, but invitations to participate in God's ongoing work today.
Does loving someone mean never having painful conversations?
Discover what the Bible says about authentic love in 2 Corinthians 12—it's not about keeping everyone comfortable, but about being spent for others' benefit and caring enough to have difficult conversations. Learn how Paul's example challenges our culture's definition of love and what it means to actively grieve over sin while guiding people toward Jesus.
Can Jesus really be enough when life feels overwhelming?
Feeling overwhelmed by information overload and the pressure to have all the answers? Discover why our "unknowing" can actually draw us closer to God and how finding contentment in Jesus offers peace in a chaotic world.
Do I have to hide all my struggles to be welcomed in a church?
Explore why hiding your struggles in church misses the point of faith. Discover how being honest about weakness highlights Jesus' strength and what a healthy spiritual community really looks like.
What does real faith look like when everyone's faking it?
Discover how to practice authentic faith in a culture obsessed with appearances, and learn to recognize the difference between genuine spiritual leadership and manipulative influencers who are just in it for themselves.