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Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

May 24, 2026 by jeffstapleton

Is discomfort a sign that God has abandoned you, or is He actually repositioning you for something greater? This week, we look at Acts chapter 8 to show how the early church expanded not through comfort, but through disruption and persecution. When everyday believers were scattered, they didn’t run in fear—they planted seeds of the gospel in uncomfortable places.

Learn how to reframe your trials, break out of your comfort zones, and choose spiritual surrender over cultural self-sufficiency. Plus, hear incredible local stories of impact through our Bibles and Backpacks initiative.

Seek a Higher Power

April 19, 2026 by jeffstapleton

Are you tired of “boring” faith? In Week 2 of our series “Acts: The Invitation,” Eric Bryant explores the powerful arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Discover how the Spirit empowers ordinary people for an extraordinary mission and why surrendering to God is the key to unlocking true spiritual power. Whether you are just […]

That Young & Free Life

February 15, 2026 by jeffstapleton

The way we show up in relationships is shaped by how we are raised and the relationships that formed us. When sin entered the world, brokenness affected families, and ever since, that has changed how we engage with others in relationships. God’s redemption provides a way out of the brokenness life brings.

The Exchange

January 5, 2026 by jeffstapleton

We’ve just come out of a season of exchanges — gifts, decorations, food, and time off. We give and we get. But the greatest exchange we can ever make isn’t found under a tree or wrapped in paper. It’s The Great Exchange. The one where we give up our way of doing things — our […]

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