Break Bad Patterns

Maybe you picked your church because it’s where you grew up, or maybe you just found one you like. But with so many to choose from—Baptist, Lutheran, Catholic, Nondenominational, and more—how do you know if your church is actually right? And if Jesus wants his followers to be united, why are there so many differences?

Politics. It’s a loaded topic, right? Make one “wrong” comment and things can get awkward—or downright messy. So are we supposed to stay out of politics, or is there a better way for Christians to engage?

Between work, sports, plays, competitions, errands, and scrolling...is family time becoming a thing of the past? Or is it time to fight to get it back on the calendar?

Nobody can hurt you quite like family. Sometimes the wounds leave you wondering what comes next—distance, resentment…maybe even cutting ties is on the table. But what if forgiveness could change the story without ignoring the hurt?

Social media gets your attention. Sports get your weekends. Work gets your energy. And somehow everything else is supposed to thrive on what’s left. It’s time to reclaim what matters most—your marriage, your kids, and your faith.

“I’m turning into my parents.” It’s funny when you fall asleep in the recliner. It’s less funny when it shows up in the way you handle conflict. But the patterns you grew up with don’t have to become the patterns you pass down. There are choices you can make—and a God who can set you free.

You got the job, now you want the boat. You got the boat, now you want the bigger house. If there’s always something bigger, better, or newer out there, what does it take to finally be content?

Your kid isn’t answering their phone. Your boss says, “Can we talk?” The doctor wants to run one more test. Your brain has a way of turning “I don’t know yet” into “This is going to end very badly.” When anxiety takes over and fills in all the gaps, where do you go to find rest?

A bad day turns into a bad week. A bad week turns into a bad month. And somewhere along the way, you look down and realize your hope tank is running on empty. But empty doesn’t mean the story is over. Sometimes, that’s exactly where a “But God” story begins.

Your GPS always knows when you've missed the turn. It’ll reroute you in seconds. In life, it's not always that obvious. So, what do you do when you realize you’re not on the right path—and how do you get back on it?