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Scripture Anchor: Luke 24:1-8 Girlfriends, let’s be real for a moment: They showed up grieving. They showed up disappointed. They showed up expecting to tend to what was dead. Not one of them came looking for a miracle. Luke 24 shows us something powerful. The women came with spices to anoint Jesus’ body, but instead, they encountered an empty tomb and a living Savior. What they expected did not match what God had already done. “Why do you look for the living among the dead?

Key Truth: What you remember determines what you pursue. When you remember God’s Word, you activate resurrection movement. Scripture Anchor: Luke 24:1-8 Consider This: The turning point was not the empty tomb, it was their remembrance. Jesus had already told them what would happen. The promise was spoken before the pain ever came, but it was not until they remembered that everything shifted. When Scripture says God “remembered,” it was never about Him forgetting. It was about

Key Truth: You cannot pursue resurrection while clinging to what God already left behind. If it’s empty, God has already moved. Scripture Anchors: Luke 24:1–8 Consider This:   The women showed up at the tomb carrying spices for a body that was no longer there. They came prepared for death, but God had already released life. Yes, they were doing a good thing, but it wasn't a God thing. When they arrived, they were met with one question: “Why are you looking for the living amo

Key Truth: When you pursue Christ fully, the legacy you build will bless people you may never meet. Scripture Anchors: Psalm 78:4 2 Timothy 2:2 Consider This: What does life look like when the cycle stops with you? It looks like peace where there used to be chaos. It looks like wisdom where there used to be confusion. It looks like prayer where there used to be silence. It looks like a woman who decided, “It ends here.” Because you pursued healing, chose obedience and said

Key Truth:   Legacy is not only what you pass down. It is what you refuse to pass down. Scripture Anchors: Psalm 147:3 2 Corinthians 5:17 Consider This:  I have always struggled with the term “generational curses,” especially when referring to those who are covered by the redeeming blood of Christ. But I thank God for not only having a church home, but a Pastor who studies to show himself approved. He gave language to something I have wrestled with for years. He shared that w

Key Truth:   Pursuing God’s heart will require perseverance. The barriers we face are not signs to stop. They are green lights to press closer to Jesus with faith, courage and unwavering devotion. Scripture Anchors: Mark 14:3-9 Hebrews 12:1 James 1:12 Consider This:  You can overcome the barriers that attempt to block you in pursuing God’s heart. The question is, are we willing to persevere through them ? In Mark 14:3, the woman with the alabaster box did. She faced social pr

Key Truth:   Pursuing God’s heart requires surrender that releases control and makes room for deeper intimacy with Jesus. What feels costly in the moment often becomes the very offering that draws us closer to God’s will. Scripture Anchors: Mark 14:3 Romans 12:1 Jeremiah 29:13 Consider This:  Breaking the jar was not just about perfume. It was about release. For the woman in Mark 14, the jar represented value, identity and security. For us today, breaking the jar may look lik

Key Truth:   Pursuing God’s heart often begins with choosing to be present with Jesus over the comfort of staying unseen. Scripture Anchors: Mark 14:3 Psalm 27:8 Matthew 6:33 Consider This:  In Mark 14, a woman walks into a room where Jesus is seated. She carries costly oil, but more importantly, she carries a heart fixed on Him. This month we are focused on pursuing God’s heart and her first act teaches us something powerful. Pursuit requires movement. She did not wait until

Key Truth:   Pursuing God’s heart shifts our desires, sharpens our discernment and aligns our lives with His will. When we seek Him first, everything else finds its proper place. Scripture Anchors: Psalm 27:8 Jeremiah 29:13 Matthew 6:33 Consider This:  Seeking God's heart is not about following a set of rules. It is about a relationship that prioritizes His desires over our own. There have been many times when I wanted what God's hands could provide, but not the heart that wo

Key Truth:   Distraction may cause you to dip, but it does not have to cause you to drown. Christ is close enough to catch you and powerful enough to climb into your situation and still the storm. Scripture Anchors: Matthew 14:30-32 Consider This:  We are closing our study on the water. We have learned that pursuing God’s plan requires us to leave the boat and ignore the wind. But we must also address the reality of our humanity. Sometimes, the wind gets loud and we look away

Key Truth:   Pursuing God’s plan will test your faith, but when your focus is fixed on the Creator of the plan, you are guaranteed to be triumphant. The wind is temporary, but the Word is eternal. Scripture Anchors: Matthew 14:27, 30-31 Isaiah 40:8 Hebrews 12:2 Consider This:  Last week, we found the courage to leave the boat. But as every Water Walking Woman learns, the miracle doesn't stop the storm. Matthew 14:30 tells us that Peter was doing the impossible until he "saw t

Key Truth:   Pursuing God’s plan often requires the courage to leave the crowd and your comfort zone. You cannot walk on the waves if you are unwilling to leave the safety net. Scripture Anchors: Matthew 14:28-29 Isaiah 43:18-19 Consider This: We often focus on the miracle of the walking, but we forget the weight of the leaving. There were twelve disciples in that boat, but only one had the audacity to make the request. To pursue God’s plan, Peter had to be okay with being t

Key Truth:   God’s plan for your life does not have an expiration date. Whether you are 37 or 70, the "Water Walking" season of your life is not behind you; it is unfolding right now as you trust His voice over the wind. Scripture Anchors: Matthew 14:28-29 Jeremiah 29:11 Consider This: In the middle seasons of life, it is easy to believe the lie that our "adventurous" faith is over. We often settle into the "boat" of routine, past experiences or even the exhaustion of our da

Key Truths: A new year does not require a new you. A new year opens the door to a deeper walk with the God who already covers you. This shows you that your pursuit of Him is both needed and necessary. As 2026 begins, we are not striving for transformation. We are responding to an invitation. Covered in Christ and anchored in His love, we step forward with purpose, ready to pursue God with our whole hearts. Scripture Anchors: Psalm 27:8 Philippians 3:12-14 Jeremiah 29:13 Prove

Key Truths: Joy is a gift that Christ covers us with, not a feeling we manufacture. His joy strengthens us and lifts our spirits in every season. Scripture Anchors: Nehemiah 8:10 John 15:11 Psalm 16:11 Consider This: Holiday joy is often external, but Christ’s joy is internal. It flows from His presence and not from perfect circumstances. Reflection Questions: What robs your joy most often during December? How does Christ’s presence remind you that joy is still possible? Wh

Key Truths: Hope is not wishful thinking. Hope is Christ Himself. The same God who brought salvation into the world still brings light into our darkness. Scripture Anchors: Romans 15:13 Isaiah 40:31 Hebrews 6:19 Consider This: The holiday season can stir both joy and grief. Yet our hope is anchored in a Savior who came to remind us that darkness does not win. Reflection Questions: What part of your life needs fresh hope right now? Where have you seen God revive hope in the p

Key Truths: Christ’s love covers every insecurity, fear, and flaw. This season reminds us that love came down and made His home with us. Scripture Anchors: 1 John 4:9 Romans 5:8 Ephesians 3:17 to 19 Consider This: Christmas lights brighten our homes, but Christ’s love brightens our souls. His love didn’t come because we were perfect. It came because He believed we were worth redeeming. Reflection Questions: In what ways do you need to receive Christ’s love more fully? How can

Key Truths: When life gets loud, Christ covers us with a peace the world cannot give. His peace protects our minds and steadies our hearts. As we enter a busy holiday season, His covering becomes our calm. Scripture Anchors: John 14:27 Philippians 4:7 Isaiah 9:6 Consider This: The Prince of Peace didn’t come to remove every storm. He came to cover you in the middle of it. Peace is not the absence of chaos but the presence of Christ. Reflection Questions: Where have you been f

Key Truth: Gratitude recognizes the Source and releases generosity. God fills our cup, then invites us to pour. Scripture Anchors: Psalm 23:5 Psalm 107:1–2 Luke 17:11–19 2 Corinthians 9:8–11 Consider This: Jesus noticed the one leper who returned to give thanks. Gratitude does not forget. Gratitude returns. When God prepares a table for us, He is not only feeding us, He is forming us. Thankful hearts become open hands. As our homes fill with loved ones and plates are passed,

Key Truth: Gratitude matures when we practice it in community. Thanking God for people and telling them builds unity, heals fractures, and strengthens love. Scripture Anchors: Colossians 3:15–17 Hebrews 10:24–25 Proverbs 18:21 Romans 12:10 Consider this: Community can be beautiful and messy. Gratitude helps us see people as gifts, not projects. When we let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts and let the word of Christ dwell in us richly, our words change. We become encoura