Remixed from Pastor Tommy Kyllonen Crossover Church

Story: The Boy and the Starfish

One morning, a man walking along the beach saw thousands of starfish washed up on the shore after a storm. In the distance, he noticed a boy bending down, picking them up one by one, and tossing them back into the ocean.

The man approached and said, “There are miles of beach and thousands of starfish. You can’t possibly make a difference.”

The boy picked up another starfish, gently threw it into the waves, and replied: “I made a difference for that one.”

The boy couldn’t do everything—but he could do something. And that’s exactly how Jesus calls us to live. He didn’t try to solve every problem in the world during His earthly ministry, but everywhere He went, He did something—healing the sick, teaching the crowds, and investing deeply in His disciples.

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Key Insight: By actively reshaping how we perceive experiences, we enhance not just emotional well-being but also spiritual growth.

How does God want us to regulate our emotions so that we would not quench the Holy spirit?

This image shows the "Wheel of Emotions" developed by Dr. Gloria Willcox, which categorizes core human emotions and their intensities. It’s a helpful tool for emotional awareness and regulation — something that is deeply aligned with how God invites us to live by the Spirit and not quench Him (1 Thessalonians 5:19). Paul gives some instruction and smack in the middle he say….16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt 21 but test them all; hold on to what is good, 22 reject every kind of evil.

We are guided by the Holy Spirit to discern however we can suppress the working of the Holy Spirit when we allow the old man to rise with all of his emotional baggage.

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God enough

We live either in constant state of want, just to miss out on peace because we are looking for the next thing.  When is thelast time you remember being content? WhenI get the next pair of shoes, outfit material possession then I will be content; only to be dissatisfied looking for the next thing: Once I have that special someone in my life or change who I am to appeal to others then I will have enough. 

 The question on the table, is God enough? Does he complete you or simply fill in one of the gaps in your life? 

 In 2nd Corinthians 9:8 Paul shares with the Corinthians his gratefulness for their giving spirit as he is picking up resource and financial help for the needs of saints in Jerusalem, he expresses to them “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, youwill abound in every good work.” 

 True fulfillment is when we live in a state of being grateful with all that we need verses all that we want.  When Our heartsopen to giving, we can now reach a state of love towards others outside ourselves in order to live content. God’s blessings flow with an open hand, however we must be willing to help others without expecting anything in return, why? Because God is simply enough.

 If today you are feeling disconnected or discontented withlife and the situation you are in, consider is God enough.  You got this!

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Is God enough?

We live either in constant state of want, just to miss out on peace because we are looking for the next thing.  When is thelast time you remember being content? WhenI get the next pair of shoes, outfit material possession then I will be content; only to be dissatisfied looking for the next thing, Once I have that special someone in my life or change who I am to appeal to others then I will have enough. 

 The question on the table, is God enough? Does he complete you or simply fill in one of the gaps in your life? 

 In 2nd Corinthians 9:8 Paul shares with the Corinthians his gratefulness for their giving spirit as he is picking up resource and financial help for the needs of saints in Jerusalem, he expresses to them “And God is able to bless youabundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” 

 True fulfillment is when we live in a state of being grateful with all that we need verses all that we want.  When Our heartsopen to giving, we can now reach a state of love towards others outside ourselves in order to live content. God’s blessings flow with an open hand, however we must be willing to help others without expecting anything in return, why? Because God is simply enough.

 If today you are feeling disconnected or discontented withlife and the situation you are in, consider is God enough.  You got this!

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Is God enough?

We live either in constant state of want, just to miss out on peace because we are looking for the next thing.  When is thelast time you remember being content?

 When I get the next pair of shoes, outfit material possession then I will be content; only to be dissatisfied looking for the next thing,

 Once I have that special someone in my life or change who I am to appeal to others then I will have enough. 

 The question on the table, is God enough? Does he complete you or simply fill in one of the gaps in your life? 

 In 2nd Corinthians 9:8 Paul shares with the Corinthians his gratefulness for their giving spirit as he is picking up resource and financial help for the needs of saints in Jerusalem, he expresses to them “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” 

 True fulfillment is when we live in a state of being grateful with all that we need verses all that we want.  When Our heartsopen to giving, we can now reach a state of love towards others outside ourselves in order to live content. God’s blessings flow with an open hand, however we must be willing to help others without expecting anything in return, why? Because God is simply enough.

 If today you are feeling disconnected or discontented withlife and the situation you are in, consider is God enough.  You got this!

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Lesson Summary:

Our perception of events plays a crucial role in shaping our emotional well-being. The way individuals interpret experiences determines their emotional responses, leading to vastly different reactions to the same situation. Psychological research supports this concept through cognitive appraisal theory, which explains how individuals evaluate events as positive, negative, or neutral.

Key Discussion Points:

1.     Cognitive Appraisal (Lazarus, 1991)

2.     Biblical Example: The Twelve Spies (Numbers 13:25-33)

3.     Cognitive Distortions (Beck, 1976)

4.     Practical Applications for Managing Perception:

5.     Biblical Example: Paul’s Perspective on Suffering (Philippians 1:12-14)

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Perception not only influences emotions but also playsa role in personal and spiritual development. Many philosophical and spiritual traditions emphasize the importance of mindfulness and self-awareness inshaping a more positive outlook on life. By recognizing how perception affects inner peace, individuals can cultivate a more fulfilling and meaningful existence.

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Lesson Summary:Our perception of events plays a crucial role in shaping our emotional well-being. The way individuals interpret experiences determines their emotional responses, leading to vastly different reactions to the same situation. Psychological research supports this concept through cognitiveappraisal theory, which explains how individuals evaluate events as positive, negative, or neutral.

1.     Cognitive Appraisal (Lazarus, 1991)

2.     Biblical Example: The Twelve Spies (Numbers 13:25-33)

3.     Cognitive Distortions (Beck, 1976)

4.     Practical Applications for Managing Perception:

5.     Biblical Example: Paul’s Perspective on Suffering (Philippians 1:12-14)

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Introduction: Your Interpretation Shapes Your RealityOur perception of the world is not purely objective—it is shaped by our emotions, biases, experiences, and beliefs. Cognitive psychology shows that the way we interpret situations directly influences our emotional and spiritualwell-being. In other words, how we react to challenges reflects our level of maturity—both spiritually and emotionally.

In this lesson, we will explore how cognitive biases—such as confirmation bias, anchoring bias, and hindsight bias—impact our decision-making and perception. We will also examine how perception affects emotions and spiritual growth, using both psychological research and biblical narratives to reinforcethese insights. By understanding how our minds shape reality, we can learn to manage our thoughts, regulate emotions, and develop a stronger faith-driven perspective.

By the end of this lesson, participants will be able to:

1.     Understand the Role of Biases in Shaping Perception

2. Recognize the Emotional Impact of Perception

3.     Apply Biblical and Psychological Insights to Personal Growth

4.     Develop Strategies for Managing Perception for Spiritual and Emotional Well-Being

What the research says: Cognitive psychology shows thatperception is subjective, influenced by biases, emotions, and experiences. The way we interpret situations defines our emotional and spiritual state.  In other words, the way you react to a situation will demonstrate our level of maturity either spiritually or emotionally. 

The Only One Who Truly Defied Gravity

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He defied the laws of earth and eternity—not with spectacle, but with divinepurpose. While others faced brokenness, He remained whole, fulfilling prophecy.

"He protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken." — Psalm34:20, echoed in John 19:36
(For these things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: “Notone of His bones will be broken.”)

At the cross, where bones were often shattered to hasten death, His remainedintact. Even in agony, He fulfilled every word spoken of Him.

When the grave was supposed to silence Him, it could not hold Him. The stone was notjust rolled away—it was cast aside by resurrection power.

"Heis not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where helay." — Matthew 28:6

Death lost its grip, and the tomb lost its claim. What was meant to be a finalresting place became a doorway to eternal life. Hedescended into the depths, entering the realm of darkness—not to be conquered,but to declare victory. He ministered even to the imprisoned spirits and tookback what the enemy had stolen.

"After being made alive, he went and made proclamation to the imprisonedspirits..." — 1 Peter 3:19
"He disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle ofthem, triumphing over them by the cross." — Colossians 2:15

He took the keys of sin, death, hell, and the grave, stripping them of powerforever.

"I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive forever and ever! And Ihold the keys of death and Hades." — Revelation 1:18

Then, He ascended—not just rising into the skies, but returning in glory to the righthand of the Father, where He reigns in majesty.

"After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of theMajesty in heaven." — Hebrews 1:3

But the story is not over. He will return, not as the suffering servant, but as theconquering King, riding on a white horse.

"I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider iscalled Faithful and True." — Revelation 19:11

And in that moment, those who believe will be caught up in the clouds to meet Him,gravity defied once again by the One who conquered all.

"Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in theclouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with theLord." — 1 Thessalonians 4:17