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Everything—even good things—have to come to an end. The death of Moses left a huge hole in the hearts of God’s people. Yet even though Moses is dead and gone, Moses did some very intentional things to make sure that his leadership left a legacy, long after he was pushing up daises. Moses replaced himself long before he ever died, so that God’s work never missed a beat. THE BIG IDEA: Leaving a lega...

Have you ever been so close to something amazing, only to walk away because you were too scared? Israel was just eleven days away from the land God had promised them—but they spent 40 years wandering in the wilderness. Why? Because fear, excuses, and small thinking kept them from stepping into God’s best. Many of us settle for “good enough” instead of risking for “God’s best.” Are we content livin...

Has God ever felt distant, as if something is blocking your connection with Him? Or maybe God feels distant even when you’re trying to do all the right things. You’re not alone. A truth that we sometimes overlook: What’s often missing isn’t more effort, but a reverent awe and worship of God. THE BIG IDEA: A shallow view of God produces a shallow life. Awe of God is the key to meeting with God.

We often think of a “hard heart” as something only villains in the Bible had—like Pharaoh. But the truth is, a hardened heart can happen to any of us. Every time we know what God wants us to do but refuse to do it, our hearts grow a little harder. Pharaoh’s story in Exodus reveals a dangerous progression: stubbornness, pride, and resistance to God lead to devastating consequences. The good news is...

Have you ever wondered why life feels so dry, empty, or stalled—as if God hit the pause button on your purpose? Desert seasons are confusing and lonely, and they often make us question if God has forgotten us. But what if the desert isn’t punishment, but preparation? What if the emptiness you feel is the very place where God is trying to speak the loudest? Moses spent 40 years in obscurity before...

Have you ever felt like you needed to make things happen—because if you didn’t, nothing would? Sometimes when we see an opportunity or feel a calling, we push forward in our own strength, on our own timeline, and by our own methods. That’s exactly what Moses did in the first half of his life. He was highly educated, powerful, and destined for leadership—yet when he rushed God's plan, he ended up r...

God is involved in the events of our lives–both the big and the small. Hard times don’t remove God’s promises, harsh treatment doesn’t escape God’s attention, and heavy tests don’t overshadow God’s concern. THE BIG IDEA: God is involved in the events of our lives– both big and small.

If the student doesn't learn, you can always expect the teacher to repeat the lesson. That's what God's doing when He repeats Himself to Jonah. Why? Because Jonah still isn’t learning. THE BIG IDEA: Legalism whispers, “They don’t deserve a turnaround.” Grace shouts, “Neither did you.”

Have you ever got turned around and started going the wrong way? All of us have sometime in life. It takes someone to get us to stop and have a turnaround for us to quit going in a downward spiral. THE BIG IDEA: God’s correction isn’t rejection it’s redirection.

We've all experienced situations where things weren't going well and we needed a turnaround. From one of the most infamous stories in the Bible, we'll discover the key to navigating a successful turnaround, regardless of what we’re facing. THE BIG IDEA: God allows turnarounds for everyone going the wrong way.

Life can often feel chaotic, uncertain, and exhausting. In a world that constantly pushes us to strive harder, perform better, and control everything, the image of a Shepherd quietly and faithfully leading His sheep is easy to overlook. Yet, Psalm 23 presents a radically different picture of God—not as a distant ruler, but as an intimate Shepherd who provides, protects, and personally cares for us...

What if someone really knew the real you? Not the polished version you show the world—but your deepest flaws, struggles, mistakes, and shame. Would they still love you? Now take that question even deeper: If God knew the real me, would He still want me? Many of us live under the weight of guilt and the fear of being "found out." But what if the very things you think disqualify you are the places w...

We’ve all been wronged, betrayed, or misunderstood—and when that happens, the temptation to strike back is strong. Whether it’s clapping back online, cutting someone off, or plotting revenge in our minds, we often think payback will bring peace. But what if the real test of our character isn’t how we act in the spotlight, but how we respond in the shadows when no one else is watching. THE BIG IDEA...

In our fast moving world, with lots of distractions that pull us away from God and an abundant life that God has for us. How do we get on and keep on track in pursuing God’s best? THE BIG IDEA: Don’t get stuck—meditate & chew on God’s Word regularly.

Those people. You know the ones. They're just different. Different dislikes, opinions, preferences. Different races, genders, and political parties. The world is full of them. And to others, we are them. How do we deal with THOSE people? Let's look at what Jesus did. THE BIG IDEA: Seeing like Jesus starts by sitting with people who don’t see like you.

Those people. The people who bring out the worst in us. It's easy to feel judged by them and to, in turn, judge them. But this is not a healthy way to live our lives--feeling judged and judging others. How can we get to the place of helping one another flourish? Perhaps Jesus has something to say about this. THE BIG IDEA: Pick up the mirror before you pick up the magnifier.

Those people. You know the ones. The people who bring out the worst in us. They frustrate us, enrage us, trigger us. They have a knack for knowing how to get under our skin. And it's easy to slip into being offended by them. But what if there was a better way... a way that helps us move forward? THE BIG IDEA: Offense is an event. Offended is a choice

We all have questions. Some doubts can shake our faith. What do you do when following Jesus feels too costly, or when God’s actions don’t make sense? The question isn’t whether you’ll have doubts; it’s what you’ll do with them. In this moment of tension, we’ve got to consider the deeper question: If not Jesus, then who? If not Christianity, then what? THE BIG IDEA: If you walk away from God, you l...

What do we do when problems are so challenging there’s no way forward, no way out, and we start to doubt? Problems with no solutions. Questions with no answers. During times like these, we’re tempted to doubt and give up our faith. But what if God’s tardiness isn’t Him being late at all, but Him wanting to reveal more of Himself and more of His power in our lives? THE BIG IDEA: God wants to grow y...

We all face moments when our faith is tested, when God seems distant, and doubt begins to creep in. John the Baptist—one of Jesus’ closest followers—found himself in a prison cell, wondering if Jesus was really the Messiah after all. If John, the man Jesus called the greatest to ever live, experienced doubt? Then we are certainly not alone in our struggles. What do we do when our circumstances do...

We all have moments where life feels overwhelming, and doubt creeps in when we least expect it. Peter was no exception. The bold, impulsive disciple knew what it was like to drown, deflect, and deny. Yet his story didn’t end with failure; it was rewritten by the grace of Jesus. This week, as we dive into Peter’s journey, we’ll discover that our doubts don’t disqualify us—they can become the starti...

At some point, most of us have had questions about Christianity and doubts about God. Doubts about what we believe. We feel alone in our doubts, wondering if we’ll ever find the answers and afraid to share our deepest questions with those around us. But doubt isn’t a dead end. Confronting our deepest questions can lead us closer to Jesus. THE BIG IDEA: Doubt isn’t the enemy of faith, but an invita...

Every week you spend time with people who don’t know Jesus, and opportunities to have a conversation come up. How exactly do you have a good conversation with someone about your faith? How do you start and what do you even say? Jesus gives us a few examples of conversations he had with people on the journey to faith. Let’s look at his example of how to have a truth and grace filled conversation ab...

In a culture where people are spiritually curious, they are looking for people who are willing to have open and honest conversations. At the same time, it can be difficult to understand someone’s journey to Jesus. When does God show up in someone’s life? How do we play a role in that? How do we trust God to show up? How do they trust us as a safe person to help them on their journey? BIG IDEA: God...

78% of people who don’t attend church are open to a conversation with a Christian about what they believe. At the same time, on average, Christians share what they believe with less than one person a year. Christians can feel an awkwardness or reluctance to sharing their faith. Often we can rationalize our reasons, but perhaps it comes down to a heart issue, not a head issue. What compelled early...