Most of us don’t need more information—we need real transformation.

We’re continuing Theology for the Rest of Us with a practical message called, “How Do I Apply the Bible to My Life?” We’ll talk about how to move from simply reading Scripture to actually living it—letting God’s Word shape your identity, motives, emotions, and actions.

You’ll learn a simple way to ask, “So what does this mean?” and “Now what is God asking me to do?” We’ll also walk through practical steps like making time, meditating on Scripture, and memorizing God’s Word so it becomes strength when pressure, temptation, fear, and anxiety show up.

If you’ve ever read the Bible and walked away confused, unchanged, or unsure what to do next, this message will help you experience Scripture in a fresh way.

What if the Bible wasn’t just something you read—but something so much deeper - the way you stay connected to God every day?

Today, we’re diving into how to read Scripture in a way that helps you hear God’s voice, know His heart, and walk with Him in real life.

You’ll discover the power of being connected to God through His Word—and how it brings clarity, strength, and direction in every season.

We’ll give you simple, practical steps to help you understand the Bible and actually experience God through it.

If you’re ready for a deeper, more personal connection with God— not just more information—this message is for you.

Leah and Rachel both lived lives marked by deep pain, unmet expectations, and comparison.

Leah was unloved. Rachel was barren.

Both spent years longing for what the other had, and their comparison kept them from seeing the goodness of God already present in their lives.

But in the middle of their pain, God saw them both.

Their stories remind us how easy it is to spend our lives focused on what’s missing instead of recognizing what God is doing right now.

Comparison blinds us to gratitude, and striving can keep us from peace.

The challenge of the message is this:

What are you naming this season of your life?

Will you continue naming your pain, disappointment, and suffering.

Or will you choose praise before the circumstances change?

God can transform pain into purpose, suffering into praise, and your story into something far bigger than you can currently imagine.

Message by Diane Petrie