Do you feel experiences of hurt and pain are like weights holding you down? If you've carried that weight for a long time, do you identify with that pain?

If you sprain an ankle or break a finger, are you more likely to see a doctor or pretend the injury doesn't exist? What about when it comes to a broken relationship, addiction, or loss of a loved one?

Have you ever made a decision that was supposed to be inconsequential but instead turned out to be monumental? Maybe a decision was made for you that moment changed everything!

Have you ever felt like your need for prayer has been based on what kind of week you’ve had? Maybe when you're feeling confident and successful you're more willing to go to God in prayer, but maybe in your darker moments you feel unworthy? In today's message we'll take a look at what Jesus thinks about two different examples of prayer. We'll see some key distinctions between humble bragging and actually drawing near to God. Ultimately we'll find comfort in knowing that God wants us to talk to him openly, honestly, and unedited.

What's your biggest pet peeve? What bothers you the most? Maybe relationships when other people don't live life the way you would prefer?

Do you ever wonder if Jesus really understands how you feel? If he was never married, how can he relate to having fights with his spouse?

What is the right way to eat a Cinnabon? What does that have to do with prayer?

Where does your family come from? What are some of the great, and not so great, stories from your family line?

We continue the story of Ruth by studying a person she meets named Boaz. We take a look at his model of character, honor, and faith as we consider how to move forward in our relationships.

Have you ever had an experience where you thought going to THAT place or with THAT person would give you a certain satisfaction, but it didn’t work out the way you expected? Did you set out full and hopeful but now find yourself now coming back empty and in despair?