People say the first step is the hardest. And...maybe. But you’ve started a million different things, and first steps aren’t really your issue, follow through is. Maybe like mine, your life is peppered with unfinished projects, undeveloped ideas, false starts, and first drafts. You have so many good intentions but get sidetracked so easily. Being consistent is exhausting, challenging, and sometimes boring. How do you keep going when obstacles appear and excitement fades? If you're new with us, l...
Jun 29, 2025
We all want our lives to count. We want to feel like what we do matters. But we can’t all matter, right? I mean, there’s 8 billion of us. Just because we want our life to count doesn’t mean it does. In a world of big business, algorithms, and AI, is anything you do actually going to make much of a difference? How could the little you’re able to do possibly amount to much of anything? The Scriptures insist that our actions ARE significant. But is that true? If so, in what way? If you're new with ...
Jun 22, 2025
At the beginning of every year, we cross our fingers and hope for our best year yet. We imagine the places we’ll go, things we’ll achieve, and person we’ll become. But by the time you hit June, real life has kicked in—things came up, plans changed, you got off track. You still have the same goals; you just don’t have the time to invest in them. Why does this keep happening? Is it possible to change it? If so, where would you start? If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for you...
Jun 15, 2025
Everybody has spent time daydreaming about what they’d do if they suddenly came into a lot of money. We imagine all the ways we could make our lives better. “I’d buy this. Go there. Support that.”. But we’re not entirely selfish. We also imagine the ways we’d make other people’s lives better. We’re big-hearted, generous people, we just don’t have the money to do what we want to do. We definitely would if we could. But would we though? If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for ...
Jun 08, 2025
When everything falls apart, everybody calls out to God. We beg Him for help, guidance, miracles. We promise we’ll do things His way if He’ll just put us back on the right path. But when life is good, a lot of us don’t even think about God. We’re doing fine and don’t really need God. At least not like we used to. But is that true? We’ve all seen stories of successful people blowing their lives up. How do we keep from being one of them? If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for...
Jun 01, 2025
Did Jesus really spit in a disabled guy’s mouth? It seems wrong on so many levels, I don’t even know where to start. Is Jesus ridiculing or demeaning this guy? If He was trying to help or heal him, couldn’t He have chosen something a lot less embarrassing? Was Jesus just being a jerk? How do we make sense of this? If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for you, we invite you to fill out an online Connect Card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/91...
May 25, 2025
Did Jesus really call church people “children of the devil”? What did He mean by that? And why is He getting into a name-calling shouting match in the first place? What did these people do to deserve that? Even if it was pretty bad, couldn’t He have handled it differently? Did He lose control or is He doing this on purpose? If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for you, we invite you to fill out an online Connect Card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/peopl...
May 18, 2025
Did Jesus really tell people to hate their mom & dad? I thought we were supposed to love everyone. How does this fit with all that “love your enemy” stuff? Is Jesus really commanding us to hate people? What are we missing? Why is He using such harsh language? And why in the world would you bring this up on Mother’s Day? If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for you, we invite you to fill out an online Connect Card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/peopl...
May 11, 2025
Did Jesus really say God might not forgive you if you don’t forgive others? I thought salvation was a free gift from God. Is His forgiveness conditional? If so, how many conditions are there? What if you can’t live up to all of them? Does this mean—if someone hurts you and you can’t put it behind you, you don’t get to go to heaven? If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for you, we invite you to fill out an online Connect Card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.c...
May 04, 2025
Did Jesus really smash up someone’s business? If He’s so kind and loving, why would He break displays, damage merchandise, and run off customers? Isn’t that vandalism? I thought Jesus was anti-violence. Didn’t He tell us to love, serve, & pray for our enemies? Why would He destroy their livelihood? Is it ok for me to? If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for you, we invite you to fill out an online Connect Card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/...
May 01, 2025
If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for you, we invite you to fill out an online Connect Card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/91550 — If you are looking for what is next for you, we invite you to fill out an online “Next Steps” card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/672517 To give with us select the Give tab on the Church Center App or visit https://southhills.org/giving/ and select the Corona Fund or Corona...
Apr 20, 2025
If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for you, we invite you to fill out an online Connect Card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/91550 — If you are looking for what is next for you, we invite you to fill out an online “Next Steps” card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/672517 To give with us select the Give tab on the Church Center App or visit https://southhills.org/giving/ and select the Corona Fund or Corona...
Apr 20, 2025
If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for you, we invite you to fill out an online Connect Card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/91550 — If you are looking for what is next for you, we invite you to fill out an online “Next Steps” card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/672517 To give with us select the Give tab on the Church Center App or visit https://southhills.org/giving/ and select the Corona Fund or Corona...
Apr 20, 2025
If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for you, we invite you to fill out an online Connect Card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/91550 — If you are looking for what is next for you, we invite you to fill out an online “Next Steps” card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/672517 To give with us select the Give tab on the Church Center App or visit https://southhills.org/giving/ and select the Corona Fund or Corona...
Apr 13, 2025
Sometimes it’s hard to fully enjoy when things are going good, because in the back of your mind you’re wondering, “How long is this going to last?” You probably shouldn’t relax too much, enjoy too much, share too much. Because something is going to happen and it’s all going to evaporate. Sure, you’re grateful for what you’ve got, but you’ve got to be on your guard. You want to be open, encouraging, and giving, but within reason. Isn’t leaning too far in that direction just an invitation to be ta...
Apr 06, 2025
We all have certain things we have a hard time keeping in check—bad habits, thought patterns, coping mechanisms, unhelpful desires, unhealthy relationships. It’s usually not something we’re proud of. We want to deal with it, but quietly. Which is code for—alone. But somehow, protecting our pride seems to make the problem worse. What do we do with the parts of us that have gotten out of control? Where do we take them? Who do we talk to? How do we get help? Is healing even possible? If you're new ...
Mar 30, 2025
Everybody’s afraid of something. For some of us, it is spiders, snakes, or spoiled milk. Most of these things we can avoid. But what about the other stuff? The big stuff. The stuff there aren’t exterminators or sniff tests for. Things like failure, rejection, abandonment. The fear of these things stands between you and everything you want. They deal death blows to opportunities, relationships, and dreams. How do you keep them from killing yours? If you're new with us, let us know how we can be p...
Mar 23, 2025
Ever wonder if you’re doing the right thing? How do you know what opportunities to take, friendships to pursue, issues to address? And in what order? And what do you avoid? How do you know if what you’re doing is going anywhere good? There’s got to be a better way to make decisions than polling our friends and scrolling TikTok for advice from strangers. What do you do when you’re trying to figure out what to do? If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for you, we invite you to f...
Mar 16, 2025
Seems like if you ask most people how they’re doing, you’re likely to get one of two responses—tired or busy. And of course we are. We have so many responsibilities, dreams, demands, and expectations on our shoulders. We’ve got to hustle if we’re going to make it all happen. But should we be this exhausted all the time? Anxiety and insomnia are on the rise. What would it look like to slow down, rest, & refuel (without a tropical vacation)? Is that even possible? How do you find daily peace i...
Mar 09, 2025
There are so many things we want, and nonstop advertising makes us want even more. We strive to get what we want and worry we’re not going to have what we need, when we need it. We get nervous over rumors of the economy tanking, our industry shrinking, layoffs happening, prices rising, or disaster lurking. What if we can’t make ends meet? How do we handle the anxiety around not having enough or losing what we have? If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for you, we invite you t...
Mar 02, 2025
We’ve all had a moment where someone pushed our buttons and that pushed us over the edge. We said and did things out of defensiveness, anger, and aggression. We tell people we’re working on it, but we’re not even sure what that would look like. People say it’s all in your mind but if that’s true, why does your blood pressure rise, face flush, and rationality go out the window? What if it’s not your brain getting you into trouble, but your body? And if that’s true, how do you keep the way you fee...
Feb 23, 2025
we’re constantly being bombarded with stories, images, and online experts telling us we should be dreaming bigger and doing better. We want to have and do it all. But that desire doesn’t match our day-to-day. When our lives don’t turn out the way we hoped they would, or should, it’s hard not to drag that disappointment into our relationship. Is it possible to pursue your dreams while holding on to reality? How do you feel good about yourself in your relationship when it becomes clear you’ll neve...
Feb 16, 2025
We’re all busy. It feels like we’ve got more to do than can possibly get done. The moment you feel like you’ve locked in your schedule, something else always seems to come up. Then you scroll through social media and learn you’re doing almost everything wrong, everyone else is winning, and there’s at least three essential life goals you’re already behind on. It’s hard to know what to do and in what order. It’s easy to live distracted and overwhelmed, leaving your core relationships with whatever...
Feb 09, 2025
Couples fight, relationships become strained and sometimes break apart. That’s clear. The question is—why? Our assumption is we picked the wrong person, don’t have the right chemistry, or have somehow fallen out of love. But what if it’s less about your relationship with them and more about your relationship with stress? The world is moving faster and becoming more unpredictable and pressure filled. Could it be we’re mislabeling and mismanaging the real issue? What if you could get to the root o...
Feb 02, 2025
Of course we care about other people, we’re not monsters. We’ll pray for them; we just don’t want to get personally involved with them. That feels like too much. You’re just one person. You can’t meet everybody’s needs. If you do something once, they’re going to expect it all the time. And that just sounds exhausting. Sure, you want to help people. But how do you know who to help, and when, and how, and how much? If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for you, we invite you to ...
Jan 27, 2025
We tend to be drawn to people who seem similar. It’s not hard to like someone who’s like you. But often, our neighbors aren’t at all like us. They look different, talk different, dress different, believe different, vote different. But Jesus doesn’t tell us to show love to those we feel close to, but to those we live next to. How does that work with people you have nothing in common with? Some of these people don’t just seem different, they seem dangerous. When Jesus tells us to love our neighbor...
Jan 19, 2025
You’re busy. Who isn’t? Your To-Do list grows faster than you can check it off. There’s work and school and bills and goals and kids and…at least seven other things you’re forgetting. Isn’t this what’s annoying about the words of Jesus—He invites us to do things even though we’ve already got too much to do. How do you care about other people when you can barely find the time to take care of yourself? Is there some secret? How do you juggle it all? Is it even possible to live out these ancient ex...
Jan 12, 2025
Jesus famously told his followers to love their neighbors. It’s a noble idea, but there’s a catch: it’s hard to show love to someone you’ve never spent time with. Statistically, most of us don’t know our neighbors. We’re not intentionally avoiding them; we’ve just got our own stuff going on. We keep our heads down and mind our own business. And so do they. It’s sort of our unspoken agreement. How interested or involved does Jesus want us to be in the lives of those who live next door? Are his ex...
Jan 05, 2025
If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for you, we invite you to fill out an online Connect Card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/91550 — If you are looking for what is next for you, we invite you to fill out an online “Next Steps” card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/672517 To give with us select the Give tab on the Church Center App or visit https://southhills.org/giving/ and select the Corona Fund or Corona...
Dec 29, 2024
If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for you, we invite you to fill out an online Connect Card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/91550 — If you are looking for what is next for you, we invite you to fill out an online “Next Steps” card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/672517 To give with us select the Give tab on the Church Center App or visit https://southhills.org/giving/ and select the Corona Fund or Corona...
Dec 26, 2024
