'Simplified living is about more than doing less. It's being who God called us to be, with a wholehearted, single-minded focus.' Bill Hybels

Simplifying our finances and how we use money is one of the key areas to address when aiming to simplify your life. The 5 main points Ps Carl shared on this topic were:1. All I have comes from God. It is all from and belongs to him.2. Choose to live joyfully within God's current provision for my life. Practice gratitude to build the contentment levels in your life.3. Honour God by giving the 1st tenth of your income. This is a step of obedience and builds your faith.4. Save for emergencies and the future.5. Give generously when prompted.

Our guest Andy Fyffe provides some insight into families and how even in the bible it was common for many of these relationships to get messy.

The treadmill of life has a tendency to get faster and busier but there is something you can do about it.Time to simplify, schedule and prioritise who you want to become in this next season. What matters most to you?

Exhausted, overwhelmed, too much on! There is another way to live. Week 1 of the Simplify series starts with the story of Mary and Martha and bringing our focus back to what really matters.

We can all be more intentional to share the hope that we have in Jesus. 1. Be ready to risk. 2. Hear their story 3. What does God want you to do? 4. Do it. 5. What is next?Pray diligently. Stay alert, with your eyes wide open in gratitude. Don’t forget to pray for us, that God will open doors for telling the mystery of Christ, even while I’m locked up in this jail. Pray that every time I open my mouth I’ll be able to make Christ plain as day to them. (Col 4:2 The Message)

Why do we hold back from getting involved, step outside of our comfort zone?

How do can you have rest while you are serving? What does God do to rest and what does this mean for us?

We all face challenges and obstacles in life but Ps John shares some keys to overcoming the giants in your life. The things that without God will never be defeated.