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Anger is not the problem. What we do with it is. Guest pastor Gianluca Cueva unpacks Proverbs’ call to be slow to anger, showing how God forms people of wisdom, self-control, and grace through the transforming work of Christ.

We all build our lives around something. Proverbs 4 reminds us that lasting wisdom begins by guarding our hearts, because what we love most shapes the choices we make, the habits we form, and the people we become. Only Jesus can give us the new heart that leads to true life and lasting wisdom.

Wisdom is not a door you unlock, but a path you walk one step at a time. Proverbs 3 and 30 invite us to seek the love, humility, community, and endurance that form wise people as we learn to trust Jesus, the wisdom of God.

Wisdom is more than being smart. Proverbs 8 invites us to seek the wisdom that helps us navigate life’s hardest decisions, live with humility, and trust Jesus as the true source of life.

Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3 shows the difference between knowing God’s love in theory and grasping it deep in the heart. He prays that the Spirit would make the riches of Christ real to us, rooting us in a love wide enough to cover our sin, long enough to hold our story, high enough to lift our eyes, and deep enough to meet us in our shame.

Jesus’ prayer in John 17 gives us a vision for unity that is deeper than agreement and stronger than division. Through the gospel, God forms a people who belong to one another, bear with one another, and show the world the beauty of His love.

Prayer is not about proving our devotion, but returning our hearts to the Father who already sees and loves us. In Matthew 6:5-15, Jesus gives us a prayer that quiets our restless striving and teaches us to live as beloved children of God.

Isaiah 64 is a heartfelt prayer for renewal, revival, and the presence of God. As Isaiah asks God to “come down,” we’re invited to bring our need honestly before the Father who meets broken people with grace, mercy, and restoring love. 

In Psalm 51, David stops hiding and honestly confronts the depth of his sin, bringing his guilt and shame before God in repentance. This psalm shows that real change begins not through self-improvement, but through the mercy of a God who cleanses, restores, and holds the door open for broken people through steadfast love.

What do you do when the darkness doesn’t lift and God feels silent? Psalm 88 invites us to bring our deepest pain honestly to God, reminding us that even when we feel abandoned, we are not alone because Jesus has entered the darkness for us.

What if unanswered prayers are not signs of God’s absence, but invitations to know Him more deeply? Hannah’s story shows us a God who meets us in our pain, reshapes our desires, and proves that His grace is enough—even before circumstances change.

What are you really asking for when you pray—God’s help, or God Himself? In Exodus 33–34, Moses shows us that true prayer longs for God’s presence above all, pointing us to the ultimate revelation of His glory in Jesus.

What if the struggle you’re trying to escape is actually where you meet God? In Genesis 32, Jacob wrestles through fear and failure to discover that true blessing comes not from striving, but from holding on to the God who refuses to let go.

What if Easter means your worst moment is not your final one? In Luke 24:1–12, the empty tomb invites us to question, to run, and to discover that because Jesus is alive, grace has the last word.

What if the greatest problem in our lives isn’t out there—but within us? In Philippians 2, we meet a King who humbles Himself to the point of the cross, showing us that true glory is found not in self-exaltation but in sacrificial love.

What if the delays in your life are not obstacles—but invitations to trust Jesus more deeply? In Mark 5:22–43, we see a Savior who meets us in desperation, reverses expectations, and proves that even in the waiting, He is working toward healing, hope, and resurrection.

In Colossians 4:2–6, Paul encourages believers to live with an outward focus—devoting themselves to prayer, walking wisely among outsiders, and speaking about Christ with grace. Christian witness is not about winning arguments or forcing belief, but about sharing the good news with humility, kindness, and trust that God alone opens hearts to the gospel.

In this passage, Paul shows how the gospel reshapes everyday relationships—marriage, parenting, and work—by redefining power itself. Instead of using authority for control or privilege, the gospel turns leadership into sacrificial service, modeled after Jesus, the true Master who used His power to serve and give His life for others.

Why do our deepest struggles keep resurfacing, no matter how hard we try? Colossians 3:5–17 shows that lasting change comes not from self-improvement but from a new identity in Christ—an identity that replaces false saviors with grace and reshapes how we love, forgive, and live together.

In Colossians 4:7–18, Paul closes his letter not with theology alone, but with names—reminding us that the gospel moves forward through ordinary people who faithfully carry grace together. As CityChurch celebrates 20 years, Pastors Brad Schmidt, Brad Jones, and former CityChurch Wilton Manors pastor Phil Letizia reflect on the unseen labor, shared suffering, and sustaining grace that have shaped t...

Are you living like everything still depends on you? Colossians 3:1–4 invites us to lift our eyes to where Christ reigns, reminding us that our identity is secure, our future is settled, and the story already ends in glory

When does devotion turn into exhaustion? In Colossians 2:16–23, Paul exposes how rule-keeping and comparison drain the soul and calls us back to Christ alone—the source of true freedom and life.

How do we keep walking by grace when fear, guilt, and pressure creep back in? Colossians 2:6–15 reminds us that the cross has already settled the verdict—our debt is canceled, the accuser is disarmed, and Christ’s victory is now our freedom.

Paul reframes suffering as neither meaningless nor wasted, but as something God redeems for the good of others and the advance of the gospel. Rooted in the hope of Christ in you, this passage shows that Christian suffering is never isolated—it becomes a visible witness of God’s love, power, and reconciling grace at work in the world.

In Colossians 1:15–23, Paul lifts our eyes to see Jesus as He truly is—not merely helpful or inspiring, but supreme over all creation, the source, sustainer, and goal of everything that exists. This exalted Christ is also the reconciling Savior, who entered our rebellion, laid down His life, and now presents us holy, forgiven, and free from accusation—reordering every part of our lives around His...