We dive into what it means to bring our best to God as an act of worship in every part of life. Excellence is not about perfection but about honoring God with gratitude for His greatest gift, Jesus. We explore the “best-bandits” that keep us from wholehearted worship and how to live as image bearers who reflect God’s character.

QUESTIONS:

1. What are the “best-bandits” (like laziness, greed, or misplaced priorities) that most often steal your focus from giving God your best?
2. How does remembering that Jesus is God’s best change the way you approach your daily work and worship?
3. In what areas of your life—home, church, or career—do you sense God calling you to raise the standard of excellence?

READ MORE:

• Offering God pure sacrifices in Malachi 1:6–14
• “Do everything as unto the Lord” in Colossians 3:23
• Honoring the Lord with your firstfruits in Proverbs 3:9–10
• Jesus as the perfect sacrifice in Hebrews 10:10–14
• Living sacrifices and spiritual worship in Romans 12:1–2

We explore the power of communication in shaping family culture and discipling children. Drawing from the Shema in Deuteronomy 6, we emphasize speaking God’s truth intentionally and consistently in everyday life. When parents prioritize authentic faith and regular conversations, they set their children up to love God deeply and walk in His ways.

QUESTIONS:

1. How did the communication style in your family of origin shape the way you connect with others today?
2. What intentional practices could you adopt to saturate your home with God’s truth in everyday conversations?
3. How can you model authentic faith for your children without slipping into legalism?

READ MORE:

• The Shema in Deuteronomy 6:4–9
• “Train up a child in the way he should go” in Proverbs 22:6
• “Trust in the Lord with all your heart” in Proverbs 3:5–6
• Parents teaching God’s commands in Ephesians 6:4
• God working in us to will and to act in Philippians 2:13

What if one truth about money could change your life and your marriage? In this episode of The Overflow, Brandon and Susan open up about how learning God’s design for money transformed their family and deepened their faith. Together, they unpack the biblical principle of the tithe, the difference between obedience and sacrifice, and why generosity is far more than a financial act.

READ MORE:

• Malachi 3:8–12
• Malachi 1:6–8
• Luke 12:34
• Matthew 23:23
• 1 Corinthians 16:1–2
• Luke 16:10–13
• Acts 2:44–45
• Acts 4:36–37
• Acts 5:1–11
• Romans 12:1
• Matthew 5:17
• Genesis 3