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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...

Hell. It’s not just a word. It’s a place—one that stirs up questions, doubts, and fears like no other. Why would God allow such a place to exist, and what does that say about His character? Let’s take an honest look at what we can know about Hell, what we don’t, and why it matters. THE BIG IDEA: God graciously provides one way for us to get to heaven through Jesus.

For many who leave the church, their deconstruction of the faith is due to the way some Christians treat women and minorities. But true Christianity always elevates women and includes everyone, regardless of who they are, because everyone is made in the image of God. The problem comes with those who use the label of Christianity to hide a fake, nominal, toxic religion that isn’t Christianity at al...

In a world where doubt and uncertainty reign supreme and where faith is tested and beliefs are questioned, we find ourselves at a crossroads. Deconstruction in and of itself is not always a bad thing as we peel back the layers of our faith, examining the cracks and flaws that have formed there over time. In this process of breaking down, we can rebuild, reconstructing our faith in a way that is st...

One of the most common thoughts that get the “gears of deconstruction” moving has to do with human sexuality. What if sex, gender, and sexuality were designed to tell a much greater story than we could ever imagine? What does the Bible says about sex, gender, marriage, and sexuality? How can the church engage our sexually evolving culture with grace, love, and truth? THE BIG IDEA: The secular scri...

Life isn’t easy. We’ve all faced troubles in life. If we’re not careful? They can derail us and our faith. Especially when we live our spiritual lives based upon on emotions and feeling. The Big Idea: Anytime your emotions don't follow faith, don't follow your emotions. 

In today’s culture, the definition of manhood is often distorted. Society sends mixed signals—some emphasize power and dominance, while others promote passivity and complacency. But what does true, biblical manhood look like? THE BIG IDEA: Masculinity isn’t about culture—it’s about Christ.

In today’s world, beauty and success are measured by fleeting, external qualities. Social media, advertising, and cultural expectations can pressure women to seek validation in appearance, achievements, or status. But Proverbs 31 paints a different picture—one of a woman whose true worth comes from honoring the Lord. THE BIG IDEA: A woman who honors the Lord will be praised.

We all want to be known for something. But what do you do when you don't measure up—even to your own standards? You'll never become who you want to be unless you are willing to face up to who you actually are. And the only way to do that is to stop worrying about being known for something, and allow yourself to be known by a group of someones. THE BIG IDEA: Managing our image makes us imaginary an...

There are three habits to ensure that the self you’re living with is the self on display, and that what people see is what they’re actually getting. Life is hard on our souls and our inner selves. Healthy souls, if unattended to, become unhealthy. Nothing gets better when left unattended. It’s why we wake up, look in the mirror, and start attending to things like our appearance, performance, and r...

The health of your soul determines your capacity for duplicity. Is the self you’re living with privately the self on display publicly? Is what people see is what they’re actually getting? THE BIG IDEA: To safeguard your soul, surrender your will.

Every Christmas we remember the birth of a King. The birth of the King of Kings, and the promised Prince of Peace. The birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. We so often hear it preached, we read it and we even quote it, but when the world throws a curveball at you, do you really practice Jesus’ reassuring command, “Do not be afraid”? The world cannot give us peace, not like the Prince of...

When you think of a father, what do you think of? Maybe you had a dad who showed up and believed in you. For others, the idea of a father brings negative feelings and painful memories. Wherever you find yourself on the dad spectrum, whatever our image of our earthly father impacts how we view God, our heavenly Father. Our experiences with our dad impact how we trust God, how we interact with God,...

During the holidays, we often don’t know what we need. We spend money on gifts people need that don’t satisfy what they want. But God knows us, and He knows exactly what we need. THE BIG IDEA: Our Mighty God isn’t just powerful—He’s personal.

During the holidays, many times we don’t know what we really need. We spend money on gifts that people really need that don’t satisfy what they really want. But God knows us, and He knows exactly what we need. THE BIG IDEA: Jesus is a Wonderful Counselor who knows us and cares for us.