Have you ever noticed how quickly your mood shifts, your desires change, and your discontent grows after a few minutes of scrolling? Technology and social media are designed to shape our appetites, constantly fueling a craving for physical pleasure, endless consumerism, and comparison. In this deep dive into 1 John 2:15-17, discover why attention directs affection and how our screens quietly calibrate our hearts. Learn practical steps to reclaim your time, guard your attention, and experience the transformative truth that following Jesus is simply learning to love better things.

Have you ever looked at your weekly Screen Time report and wondered how thirty minutes of your evening just vanished into social media or the news? Technology is never neutral, and your phone is constantly shaping your life one swipe at a time. Drawing from the wisdom of Matthew 6 and Hebrews 12, discover why your eyes are the window to your soul and how to stop letting the algorithm calibrate your heart. Learn how to practice looking away from digital distractions and giving your first attention to Jesus instead.

When life feels completely out of control and suffering is all around you, it's natural to ask, "God, why is this happening?" But in week three of our Game Changers series exploring Romans 8, discover a radically different perspective. Drawing from the powerful truth of Romans 8:28, learn why God's promise isn't a guarantee of a comfortable life, but an assurance that He acts like a master weaver—taking the painful ingredients we never would have chosen and using them to make us more like Jesus. You don't have to pretend your pain is good to trust that God isn't finished with your story in 2026.

We spend so much time asking, "What should I believe?" or "What should I do?" but what if the most important question of all is actually, "Who am I?" In week two of our Game Changers series exploring Romans 8, discover why you no longer owe a debt to your sinful nature. Moving past the exhaustion of trying to earn your worth through career, status, or perfection, learn what it truly means to be adopted as a child of God. Uncover how embracing your secure identity in Christ can break the power of past family wounds and give you the freedom to live from grace rather than performance in 2026.

In football, it only takes one play to completely flip the outcome of a game—and the same is true in life. If you've ever held back from following Jesus because of your past, the fear of exposure, or the exhaustion of repeated failure, Romans 8 offers a radically hopeful perspective. In this exploration of the heart of the Gospel, discover why your past doesn't define you, how to trade the pressure of self-reliance for grace, and how the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead can provide real power to transform your day-to-day life.

What if everything you thought you knew about "faith" was only a fraction of the story? We often treat faith as a mental agreement or a list of religious facts, but in the first century, the Greek word pistis meant something far more radical: loyalty and allegiance to a King. Drawing from the compelling "Red Ferrari" illustration and the history of early Christians choosing Jesus over Caesar, discover why faith isn't about being your own co-pilot. Learn how to move from mere belief to active, daily surrender—handing Jesus the keys on Monday morning instead of letting status, control, or comfort call the shots.

Feel like August is the "Sunday of summer" and dreading the overwhelming stress of fall routines? You're not alone—nearly 4 in 10 adults face daily anxiety, constantly collapsing under the heavy weight of modern life. But there’s a big difference between being physically tired and deeply weary. In this deep dive into Matthew 11:28-30, discover why Jesus doesn't offer a quick-fix escape, but rather a "training yoke" to carry life's heaviest burdens with you. Learn how making prayer your first response instead of your backup plan can turn emotional exhaustion into lasting peace and true rest for your soul.

Have you ever returned from a powerful spiritual retreat, camp, or mountaintop experience full of energy, only to slip back into your old habits a week later? It's easy for a powerful miracle to slowly fade into a distant memory as the busyness of life takes over. In this exploration of Joshua 3 and 4, discover the biblical secret to capturing and keeping your spiritual momentum. Learn how to build practical "stones of remembrance" to help you recall God’s faithfulness, trust Him through the next life transition, and sustain your faith long after the emotional high has worn off in 2026.

Discover the remarkable 159-year history of The Summit Church and how generations of faith, resilience, and God's unwavering provision have shaped its legacy in Lee's Summit. Explore why Christian generosity is fundamentally different from every other belief system—rooted not in obligation, but in a heartfelt response to the ultimate gift of grace. Learn how breaking free from financial anxiety and stepping up as a "Waymaker" allows you to be part of writing the next chapter of God's story

Are you feeling exhausted, empty, and trapped in a relentless cycle of striving, achievement, and burnout? If you are hoping your next promotion or vacation will finally make you feel settled, the problem might not be how hard you are working—it might be the order of things. Discover what it truly means to abide in Jesus, why proximity to Him changes everything, and how shifting your focus from performance to connection will yield a rich, fruitful life. Stop trying harder on your own and learn how to stay connected to the true vine today.

Is your faith confined to a Sunday morning service, or is it shaping your life every day of the week? Discover how to move your spiritual journey from the "porch" of curiosity to the "kitchen" of active service. Learn how the early church model of devotion, community, and radical generosity can help you stop just "attending" church and start living a faith that transforms your neighborhood and the world.

Becoming like Jesus isn't an overnight transformation—it’s a lifelong process built on daily habits. If you’ve ever wondered how to move your faith beyond a Sunday morning commitment, the early church in the book of Acts provides the perfect roadmap. Discover the four essential practices that lead to true spiritual formation and learn how small, consistent steps of devotion can reshape your character, your relationships, and your entire perspective on life.

What if the most important aspect of your faith happens outside the church walls? Discover how the ancient story of Paul in Athens reveals that living out your faith in the "public square" of everyday life is the key to lasting impact. Learn how to move your faith from the neighborhood to the kitchen table and why one intentional conversation can change everything for those around you.

What if the most important aspect of your faith happens outside the church walls? Discover how the ancient story of Paul in Athens reveals that living out your faith in the "public square" of everyday life is the key to lasting impact. Learn how to move your faith from the neighborhood to the kitchen table and why one intentional conversation can change everything for those around you.