Month: September 2025

Most of us don’t wake up thinking, “Today, I’ll change the world.” We’re just trying to get to work, love our families, and maybe find a little peace.

But what if that’s exactly where transformation starts?

Transformational Christianity isn’t about doing something flashy or famous. It’s about letting Jesus shape our everyday lives—and letting that change spill into the world around us.

In Acts 2:46-47, we see this in action. The early believers “broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.” And the result? “The Lord added to their number daily.” Their faith wasn’t just personal—it was practical, visible, and contagious.

That’s the beauty of transformation. It doesn’t begin in a’ church building. It begins at your kitchen table, in a conversation with a coworker, or when you choose integrity even when no one notices.

Romans 12:2 says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” That kind of renewal doesn’t just change what we believe—it changes how we live, how we love, and how we lead.

When our hearts change, our habits follow. We start handling conflict differently. We become more patient, more present, more open to others. That shift—over time—transforms our homes, our workplaces, and our friendships.

And here’s the good news: this isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence. It’s about showing up, day after day, with a willingness to be shaped by God and used by Him—right where you are.

You don’t need to be a pastor to live out your faith in a way that brings change. You just need to be willing. Willing to love someone who’s hard to love. Willing to make time when you’d rather not. Willing to trust God when things are unclear.

That’s transformational Christianity. Quiet. Consistent. Powerful.

You don’t have to change the world. But with Jesus, your life can change someone’s world.

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Questions:

1. What’s one area of your life that God might want to “transform” from the inside out?
2. What distractions or pressures make it hardest for you to live out a transformed life?
3. Have you ever seen someone else’s quiet faith make a big impact? What stood out to you?
4. How can transformation in your own life overflow into your family, workplace, or community?

Last week we talked about bringing gameday excitement to faith. And this week, we’ll look at it from another perspective.

There are seasons when following Jesus feels alive and electric. The Bible speaks to you, prayer flows, and God feels near.

And then there are the dry seasons.

Maybe you’ve been there. You open your Bible, but the words don’t hit. You pray, but it feels like silence. You keep going to church, but something feels flat. It can leave you wondering: What’s wrong with me?

Here’s the truth: spiritual dryness is normal. And it’s not a sign that God is far away. It’s often a sign that He’s doing something deeper in you—something that doesn’t depend on feelings.

Even King David felt it:

“O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you…”
—Psalm 63:1

He wasn’t full of answers. He was full of hunger. And that hunger is part of faith too.

Dry seasons don’t mean your faith is weak. In fact, they can grow it. Why? Because when we keep showing up—when we keep praying, serving, and trusting even when we don’t feel much—we’re learning to walk by faith, not by sight.

That’s maturity.

So what can you do in the dry seasons?

• Be honest with God. He can handle it. Tell Him what you’re feeling—or not feeling.
• Stay in the rhythms. Keep reading, praying, and showing up. Don’t let dryness push you into isolation.
• Lean on community. Sometimes others carry the spark when yours feels dim.
• Remember the truth. God’s love isn’t based on how inspired you feel. He’s with you, always—even in the quiet.

“Let us not grow weary of doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
—Galatians 6:9

The dry season won’t last forever. But even in it, God is growing something in you.

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Questions:

1. Have you ever been in a spiritually dry season? What did it feel like?
2. What helps you stay connected to God when you are just not feeling it?
3. How do you think God uses silence or dryness to grow our faith?
4. Is there a habit or rhythm that you tend to let go of in these seasons?
5. How can this group help each other stay encouraged when our spiritual tank feels low?