Is the depth of love measured by its cost? If so, where do we look—to what do we aspire? Consider this ice breaker as you gather for the Spotlight.What do you miss about kindergarten? See what this Sp...  Read More

Have you ever noticed that the harder you try to find love—whether in romance, friendship, family, or even with God—the more elusive it seems? Could it be that the very act of "trying" is part of the ...  Read More

"I am strong." Consider the reality-shifting events that have to take place for someone who is weak to speak these words. No matter how weak you are, God promises you that, with God, you can say them ...  Read More

Dependence isn’t evidence of weakness. Dependence on God pulls on his power. Consider this ice breaker as you gather for the Spotlight.What is your go-to lunch at work? See what this Spotlight—and...  Read More

God’s work through Jesus subverts every expectation of humanity. Where we would expect acts of strength and dominance, force and control, glory and victory, we instead see the submissive, wounded, sac...  Read More

Too often, a person doesn’t realize how weak they are until they find themselves in too deep to get out....  Read More

You don't typically hear people shouting their weakness from the mountaintops, but maybe we should. If it's true that God wants to let the weak say "I am strong," then it seems like being weak is a so...  Read More

Let the Lord go with you—because you can't go it alone. Consider this ice breaker as you gather for the Spotlight.What is the strangest Christmas present you have ever received? See what this Spotligh...  Read More

Let the Lord go with you—because he’ll keep you balanced on your way. Consider this ice breaker as you gather for the Spotlight.What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? See what this Spotligh...  Read More

Let the Lord go with you—because his patience gives you no reason to fear what lies ahead. Consider this ice breaker as you gather for the Spotlight.What is your favorite holiday? See what this Spotli...  Read More

Excess is not “more than you can handle.” Excess is “more than you need.” Consider this ice breaker as you gather for the Spotlight.What is your favorite seasoning? See what this Spotlight—and series—...  Read More

Let's consider what it means to become incomplete—and to need another to be completed. Consider this ice breaker as you gather for the Spotlight.What is your favorite type of sandwich? See what this S...  Read More