God Centered Life

It’s common to be challenged to try to emulate Jesus. Being kind, forgiving, being loving in hard situations… Have you considered how much risk Jesus took on here on earth? We’ll take a look at this idea in our study today. Joshua 2:1-24

What things would make the top five of your “most common idols” list? Would that top five include security? Since when is security a bad thing? We’ll explore these questions in this study. Joshua 2:1-24

It would be frustrating to be asked to do a job for which you had none of the right tools. Our study today focuses on the assignment, but more importantly, highlights the tools provided with which to carry out that assignment. Joshua 1:1-9

Have you ever prayed “Help me with my battles today”? In our study today, we’re heading into the book of Joshua for an important reminder about those battles. Joshua 1:1-9

The sales pitch that says “this is absolutely guaranteed” probably triggers skepticism. So how should we handle the slam dunk definitive statements Paul makes about “all things working out” found in Romans 8? We’ll look at that in this study. Romans 8:28-39

What emotion does the word “home” bring up for you? Has that word changed for you over time? We’ll look at a spiritual perspective of what home may mean in this study. 1 Peter 2:4-10

What does Scripture say we gain when we’re in the midst of suffering? What is promised to us? We'll explore these questions in today's study. Romans 8:18-27

Ever considered how easy it is to assume we’re failing in our faith walk whenever bad stuff starts happening to us? Is suffering from a lack of spirituality? We’ll check in with the Apostle Paul around this question in today’s study. Romans 8:18-27

What is the relationship between having a spiritual faith, and being free from earthly fear? We’ll explore this question in our study today. Romans 8:1-17

Yes, there are challenges in your life, but have you ever imagined them compared to being the target of God's wrath? In this study, we’ll look at Bible characters who had that challenge to deal with. 2 Chronicles 36

It’s not something we talk about openly for the most part, but many of us come across those seasons where we want to quit. Our study today celebrates the fact that it’s never too late to keep going. 2 Chronicles 30-35

Ever find yourself simply not hungry? Usually doesn’t last, right? Eventually, we’ll make up for our lack of giving our body what it needs. Same for our spiritual hungers? We’ll look at this question today. 1 Peter 2:1-3

What is the connection between evil and faith? What do we do with the evil we see around us, and how does it prompt us to respond? We’ll explore these challenging questions in our study today. 2 Chronicles 28, 33

Poverty—is there a solution? A number of paths to solve poverty have been attempted. Does the Bible suggest a plan? We’ll look at that question in this study. Acts 4:32-35

What is prayer? Basic question, but with answers carrying huge implications. We’ll look at prayer in difficult circumstances in this study. Acts 4:23-31

When the going gets tough, the back door looks like a good option! Maybe that thought quietly resonates with you as it does for many. Our study today explores the fuel for not using the back door in tough times. Acts 4:1-22

Two of the most powerful words when combined: “But God…” “You intended to harm me, but God….” We’ll be celebrating “but God” moments, both historical, and current, in this study. Genesis 50:15-21

How to get unstuck. A hot topic when you find yourself stuck. But if you’re fortunate enough to not be stuck, is there a way to prepare for those harder times that tend to visit us all occasionally? We’ll look at that today. 1 Peter 2:1-3

Social media algorithms love the word “karma.” Watch a reel on “getting even” and the algorithm will back up the truck! What about the word “forgive"? Ever try to find a slew of videos celebrating forgiveness on social media? We’ll explore this potentially rare social dynamic in our study. Genesis 50:15-21

“Just when you think it couldn’t get worse…” It’s a lousy phrase when it’s you at the center of the ensuing story. Whether you’re on the steep downhill to disaster, or just wallowing through incessant disappointment, our study today offers hope. Genesis 38 - 39

What is the threshold where bad stuff becomes suffering? Does discouragement qualify as suffering? Does Scripture address subtle frustration? We’ll explore the suffering continuum and how to rise above in this study. Genesis 38 - 39

Is there a difference between wrestling with God for our purposes and wrestling with God for God's purposes? Is there value to assessing the goal of our fight? We’ll look at these questions in our study today. Genesis 32:22-32

Does the daily objective of “conflict avoidance” keep us from tapping into bigger gains in our understanding of God? What can we learn from Jacob's wrestling match with God? Genesis 32:22-32

It’s easy to quietly think that when we go through suffering, we’re outside of God’s best plan for us. But is that really the case? We’ll continue our exploration of how to handle suffering in this study. 1 Peter 1:3-12

Our study today explores the dream that Jacob had as recorded in Genesis, and how it links to our understanding of who God is. Genesis 28:10-22