If you’ve ever been on a boat when the waves suddenly pick up, you know that uneasy feeling of wondering whether things are actually okay or if you should start panicking. Water has a way of reminding us how small we are—and how little control we really have. That’s why the stories of Jesus calming storms and walking on waves hit so deeply: they show us a God who isn’t rattled by the chaos that shakes us, and who reaches for us the moment we start to sink.

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If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably had at least one day where you suddenly realize you’ve gone hours without drinking any water. Our bodies depend on it more than we realize—and maybe that’s why the story of the woman at the well hits so close to home. Just as water keeps us alive physically, Jesus meets this woman with the promise of living water—the kind that restores, renews, and reaches the parts of us that feel worn out, overlooked, or spiritually thirsty.

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Some people can turn any moment into a celebration—like the friend who always has a spare cake mix and a fridge full of “just in case” party supplies. But even the best hosts know the panic of running out of something essential, which is exactly what makes Jesus’ first miracle so surprising and so comforting. In a story where a simple shortage could have ended the celebration, Jesus steps in to show us that God cares about the everyday moments we worry about and delights in meeting us with unexpected abundance.

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We’ve all had that moment—sipping a cozy cup of coffee, only to feel it suddenly dripping down our hands or soaking our lap. It’s funny how something as simple as a leaky mug can remind us how much we crave things that hold steady. This week, as we look at the waters of baptism and the way Jesus steps into every part of our human experience, we’re reminded that while our cups may crack, His promises never do.

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Matthew 6:13 can be a tricky passage for some, me included. An important note here: God doesn't tempt us with wrongdoing, just so we can be punished when we choose it. Rather, He gives us opportunities to train us so we can tackle whatever we face throughout our lives, and our faith can be refined.

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When have you experienced debt? I know my body feels tense when I think about that, and an urgency to resolve it. Matthew 6:12 gives us strong imagery of debt, not as a financial debt, but a moral one. 

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There are a lot of references to food in the Bible, and one food especially: bread. Today's verse from the Lord's Prayer is all about just that. Join me as we dig into Matthew 6:11.

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What helps you with surrender? Is it open hands? Is it remembering Jesus's example, or remembering other ways God has come through for you? Let's dig into Matthew 6:10 and find out what the Lord's Prayer tells us about surrender.

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What's something you can recite without even thinking about it? This week we'll be going over some verses many people know by heart. It's right up there with John 3:16...

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Some days I feel victorious, but most days I’m just trying to keep all the plates spinning—getting the kids where they need to be, checking off the to‑do list, squeezing in a little creativity, and maybe ending the day with enough energy left to breathe. Victory can look like accomplishment, quiet, learning something new, or simply making it through without falling apart. But John reminds us of a deeper truth: in Christ, we’re already victorious, not because we’ve mastered our lives, but because God’s love has already overcome everything that tries to wear us down.

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