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Enough of That

Discontentment and ungratefulness only breeds anxiety and fear--extinguishing the hope we have in Je

November 5, 2023 • Pastor Chad Garrison

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Exposing what blocks our contentment by cultivating a greater gratitude.

We spend so much of our time chasing after careers, people, or possessions that never satisfy us in the end. When is enough, enough? This four-week series examines the biblical concept of contentment and gratitude, and how we can find it in Christ.

Question for the Road:

Think of at least one, or several, things you are most grateful for in your life currently, or in your past. Then imagine what would be different in your life if you did not have these things, people or circumstances. Write out how acknowledging these gifts from God changes your thinking to greater thankfulness to God.

Enough to Remember

November 12, 2023 • Pastor Starla Smith

Remembering what God has done in the past brings perspective to our current circumstances. We spend so much of our time chasing after careers, people, or possessions that never satisfy us in the end. When is enough, enough? This four-week series examines the biblical concept of contentment and gratitude, and how we can find it in Christ. Questions for the Road: 1. Practice this week: rejoicing, prayer, and giving thanks to God. 2. Have you written down or how will you begin to capture what God has done in your life? How will you remember? 3. Where are the places of your life that have been imbued with meaning by what God has done? How can you set up symbolic remembrance rocks for you, your children and your children's children? 4. We spend time acting on life but how much time do we spend speaking and reflecting on what God has done?

More than Enough

November 19, 2023 • Pastor Chad Garrison

Shifted Perspective + Contentment = Generous Living We spend so much of our time chasing after careers, people, or possessions that never satisfy us in the end. When is enough, enough? This four-week series examines the biblical concept of contentment and gratitude, and how we can find it in Christ. Questions for the Road: 1. Question: What do I have that I didn’t receive? Exercise: I am thankful to _______, for _________. 2. Question: Why Me? Exercise: What can I freely give?

Enough to Keep Going

November 26, 2023 • Christina Hernandez

Gratitude is a learned skill and must be cultivated to recognize God's continued work in our lives. We spend so much of our time chasing after careers, people, or possessions that never satisfy us in the end. When is enough, enough? This four-week series examines the biblical concept of contentment and gratitude, and how we can find it in Christ. Questions for the Road: 1) Why does God command us to be grateful? 2) In what ways can you relate to Jonah? In what ways can you relate to Paul? 3) How does Philippians 4:13 have a different meaning in your life when you say “all this,” rather than “all things?” 4) What are some practical things you can do to start re-wiring your brain towards gratitude? 5) Takeaways: 1. Gratitude is POWERFUL 2. To cultivate true gratitude, we must TRAIN OUR BRAIN 3. Gratitude requires PRACTICE