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Not everyone is going through the same thing as we walk through an emotional and mental health crisis in our world, but everyone is going through something. The Bible promises that when we acknowledge our struggles and get them out in the open, we have an advocate with God in Jesus Christ who wants to redeem every broken thing within us. Depression can be the “check engine light” of our souls. God can and will use it to draw us into a deeper relationship with Him if we allow it. 
Aaron Brockett • Let’s Talk About It • Psalm 42, 1 Kings 19

All of us have fallen down in one way or another this past year, and anxiety has managed to drag many of us into feelings of hopelessness and despair. The message the world has communicated to us is to isolate. But God has a different desire. While we can’t always choose what we go through, we can choose what we think about. God wants to guard our hearts and minds with peace. Focus on His promises. Allow Him to walk with you through your anxiety.
Aaron Brockett • Let’s Talk About It • Lamentations 3

The church should be a safe place for us to talk about the mental and emotional health issues that many of us are facing right now. Research shows that in this season, addiction is on the rise. New addictions are being developed and old ones are resurfacing. But God’s Word is clear – He created us to crave and desire, and He wants us to find our satisfaction in Him alone. When we are at our worst, He offers His best because we are worthy of His love. 
Ryan Bramlett • Let’s Talk About It • 1 John 2:15-17, 21

Just behind the global pandemic happening in our world right now, another pandemic rages – the mental and emotional health pandemic. Public health challenges, economic strain, social tension, and political division have led to increased anxiety, depression, addiction, and anger. And while anger itself isn’t necessarily a sin, anger that isn’t handled and processed in a godly way can be destructive. The call of Christ on our lives is to give up control to the One who is in control. The antidote to anger is grace. 
Aaron Brockett • Let’s Talk About It • Exodus 17:1-7

Staying motivated in the daily, atomic habits that lead to big change can feel daunting. The good news is, as followers of Jesus, we never have to rely on our own willpower or strength to carry out the good works He planned for us long ago. The act of justification and the process of sanctification are both works of grace in our lives. Stay motivated for the journey by seeing each day as a gift, staying committed to intentional discipleship, and taking time to celebrate all the ways God has worked in your life. 
Ryan Bramlett • Atomic Habits • Ephesians 2:8-10, 2 Thessalonians 1:11

While forming good habits can be challenging, forming bad habits seems to come easily. Bad habits can stunt progress toward establishing new routines, so it’s important to attack the bad habits as well. The good news is that we don’t have to rely on our own strength to overcome bad habits. God has made a way to give us new life, and we have a choice to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus daily. He also desires to surround us with others who can encourage us to turn to His transformative Word, which informs our identity and influences our behavior. 
Aaron Brockett • Atomic Habits • Romans 7

When experts study habit formation, we learn that not all habits are equally beneficial. Some habits are known as keystone habits – a habit that ends up improving every other area of our lives. Repeated studies and life experience show that the single greatest instigator for spiritual growth is Bible engagement. God’s Word gives us light for our path and transforms us from the inside out if we allow it to do its work in and through us.
Aaron Brockett • Atomic Habits 

As we begin 2021, New Year’s resolutions and goal setting abound. It can be easy to get discouraged as you look across the canyon of “where I am” to “where I want to be.” But by changing your habits, and focusing on small, daily improvements, you can literally change your life. Start with who you are and then move on to what to do and how.
Aaron Brockett • Atomic Habits • Galatians 6:9, Romans 12:2

2020 has felt a bit like the story of Acts 27 – a giant storm and subsequent shipwreck. The sailors did everything in their power to keep the ship on course to no avail. As we close out 2020, it’s important to take time to reflect on the year, grieve losses, and give thanks for the places you saw God at work. As a new year dawns, stay courageous and hold on to hope. God is never done working.Aaron Brockett • Acts 27

Aaron Brockett • Anxious Christmas • Luke 2

Around this time of year, and especially in the midst of our present circumstances, it can be so easy to feel alone. Jesus came to show us that we are not alone. He came to fulfill God’s promises, accomplishing prophecies that were spoken hundreds of years before His birth. He is called Immanuel; He is God with us. When we feel alone, we can take comfort in knowing that He is present, and we can draw near to Him.
Ryan Bramlett • Anxious Christmas • Matthew 1:23, Luke 1:26, Matthew 28

For thousands of years, God’s history with His people is one of rescue, faithfulness, and never forgetting. Through Isaiah, God told His people that one day, the lights would turn back on through the work of a child called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. In our darkness and moments of feeling forgotten, we too hold onto our faithful God, trusting in His creativity to fulfill His promises.

Ryan Bramlett • Anxious Christmas • Isaiah 9:2-7, 49:16

Waiting is something we aren’t typically very good at. And sadly, 2020 has felt like one giant waiting room. When we look at the Bible, one of the longest seasons of waiting happened when God’s people waited for the fulfillment of the promise of a coming Messiah. The story of Christmas shows us that just because we find ourselves waiting doesn’t mean that God isn’t working. God always fulfills His promises at just the right time. 

Aaron Brockett • Anxious Christmas • Luke 2:1-7

Like it or not, the topic of money is a subject that touches every single one of us. It flows into our lives and eventually flows right back out. But as it flows out, it does something to our hearts. How can we be assured we’re serving God and not money? Jesus says it happens by recognizing that we aren’t the owners of anything, but rather the managers of it.Aaron Brockett • Flow • Luke 16:1-13

Like it or not, the topic of money is a subject that touches every single one of us. It flows into our lives and eventually flows right back out. But as it flows out, whether through spending, giving, saving, or investing, it does something to our hearts. What we do with our money says a lot about our hearts, and our hearts are Jesus’ primary concern.Aaron Brockett • Flow • Luke 12:13-34

Jesus has an interaction with an “unworthy” Roman officer whose slave needed healing. Jesus healed the slave in response to the officer’s faith, not because of all the great things he had done. Trusting in God isn’t blind faith. It gives you access to God. Faith is choosing to focus on what you know to be true. It’s making a bold move based on reliable information. Ryan Bramlett • The Gospel of Luke: Strengthened in Spirit • Luke 7:1-10

Jesus closes out His manifesto sermon with strong words for His listeners: if you call yourselves my followers, you’ll put my words into practice. Storms of life are inevitable. Jesus calls each of us to examine our hearts and ask the question, “What foundation am I building my life on?” Daily decisions determine the strength of our foundation.Aaron Brockett • The Gospel of Luke: Strengthened in Spirit • Luke 6:46-49

Jesus says a lot about the subject of words, specifically the words that come out of our mouths. Using the analogy of a tree and its fruit, Jesus tells us the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. Our words reveal what we’ve allowed to take root and grow inside our hearts. It’s not about watching our mouths. It’s about guarding our hearts and allowing God to transform us from the inside out.Aaron Brockett • The Gospel of Luke: Strengthened in Spirit • Luke 6:43-45

Jesus has just finished teaching His disciples how to love their enemies by offering mercy and grace to people who treat them badly. And now, He moves on to another difficult teaching about not judging others. But does that mean we should never judge? By following Jesus, we learn the delicate balance of when to be silent and when to speak up. We learn how to judge rightly from a heart of love, compassion, and grace. Aaron Brockett • The Gospel of Luke: Strengthened in Spirit • Luke 6:37-42

As Jesus continues to teach His followers about the new Kingdom He’s come to bring, He lays down one radical statement after another—blessed are the poor, the persecuted, and the hungry, woe to the rich and the prosperous. What Jesus teaches next is one of the hardest commands His disciples will ever have to obey: “Love your enemies.” He freely gives us this limitless love, and He calls us to extend it to others. Limitless love points the world to Jesus. Kyle Riley • The Gospel of Luke: Strengthened in Spirit • Luke 6:27-36