Have you ever read the Bible and felt like it was speaking directly to a current situation in your life? God’s Word is full of clear commands for us to follow, from how we fulfill our job roles to how we raise our children. When these commands are perfectly in line with “common sense,” they’re easier to follow. But what about the times when God’s Word doesn’t make sense to us? How do we wrestle with this tension in the critical moments of life?

An unexpected tragedy can often feel worse than anticipated suffering. One minute, everything seems normal: breakfast is served, the day begins like any other—and the next, our world is collapsing around us. For mothers especially, these moments can feel unbearable. The health crisis, the wayward child, the crumbling marriage, the financial devastation, the isolation of single parenthood. In the Book of 2 Kings lies a story of a mother experiencing the worst kind of tragedy: losing her child. How does she respond and what can it teach us today? Join us as we learn how even in our darkest moments, we can turn to God and know that all is well.

A lot can change in a few years. After Solomon’s death, the nation once united under the Lord divides into two kingdoms, with each successive king more evil than the last. Under King Ahab’s rule, it seems like Israel has passed the point of no return—erecting altars, worshiping false gods and spreading wickedness across the land. But Israel’s story is not so different from our own. Join us as we learn how to put idolatry to death and discover the One True Provider.

Fill in the blank: The problem with this generation is _____. Whether you’re Gen Z, Millennial, or a part of the Baby Boomers, every group tends to think less of the generations before them, and the ones after. We often believe that our elders had it easier, and that the young people today are lazy and misguided. But what if we focused more on raising up the next generation in the ways of the Lord rather than all the ways they could be better?

“I just don’t have enough faith.” If you’ve ever thought that to yourself, you’ve likely wrestled with the thought that you’re not really saved, and that somehow, God might lose His grip on you. In the race of life, we often never see the end of a difficult sprint. We lose sight of the finish line, thinking we should just have more strength to run across it. Join us as we learn how to really run this race, and why faith ultimately doesn’t depend on us at all.

Do we trust the promises of God as much as we trust our GPS? For many of us, the honest answer is uncomfortable. We'll follow turn-by-turn directions from a satellite without question, but we struggle to trust the eternal promises of the God who created the universe. We'll believe a device when it tells us to take an unexpected route, but we hesitate when God's Word calls us to walk a path that contradicts our logic or cultural norms. The maturity of our walk with Christ is directly proportional to how much we trust God's promises and follow the commands that accompany them. Conversely, it's also measured by how seriously we take God's warnings and their consequences.

Be honest: are you content with everything you have? Most of us have had moments where we look at our lives and feel like we could do better. Our eyes wander to the nice cars that pass by on the street, the mansions in far-away neighborhoods, and the expensive clothing we wish we could afford. These thoughts are often quiet and seemingly innocent. But left unchecked, they often transform into the gripping sin of coveting. Join us as we continue our study through the Old Testament and learn the simple cure to a covetous heart.

When you think of “freedom” what comes to mind? Perhaps you believe that freedom is the ability to pursue whatever you want, to keep your options open, and to avoid full commitment. What if that view of freedom is actually keeping you in bondage to this world? Join us as we learn what true freedom looks like, and how it’s only found in one source.

History is filled with stories of people who spent their entire lives in pursuit of what they believed would bring them peace, prosperity, and lasting security. Still today, some search for romantic feelings that will complete them. Others pursue financial breakthroughs, believing security lies in a certain bank balance. Many chase career success, hoping the next promotion will bring fulfillment. Some turn to hobbies, family life, or the endless quest to stay young and attractive. What actually brings true fulfillment? The answer lies in the resurrection of Jesus.