Life has meaning beyond achievements, possessions, and worldly success when we follow Jesus and deny ourselves. We can search for purpose everywhere, but the answer is found when we follow God's plan for our lives.

• Purpose is the reason for which something exists or is done
• People of all ages seek purpose, even if they don't talk about it openly
• Solomon had everything but still found life empty without God
• Jesus taught that we must deny ourselves and follow him to find true purpose
• Our identity should be in Christ, not in what we do or accomplish
• Purpose isn't about specific activities but about the heart behind them
• God cares about our hearts and motives more than our achievements
• Many struggle to accept that God truly loves and delights in them
• Changing the "why" behind our actions transforms how we live

If you want to understand where meaning is, you have to know who God is, fear him, and obey him. Your purpose is found by following Jesus. Deny yourself of this world and allow yourself to follow what Christ would have for you - and there is purpose galore for your life.

When painful questions arise about cremation, suffering, and why bad things happen, biblical truth offers comfort beyond our limited human perspective.

• Cremation is biblically acceptable as our bodies are temporary vessels for our eternal souls
• When we die, our souls leave our bodies to be with Jesus regardless of burial method
• Each person should grieve in the way that best helps their healing process
• Evil exists because humanity chose sin, breaking our perfect relationship with God
• We face consequences not only from our own sins but from living in a fallen world
• According to God's law, all humans are "children under wrath" in need of salvation
• God demonstrated His love by sending Jesus to bear our punishment and redeem us
• Romans 8:28 reminds us that God works all things together for good according to His purposes
• Sometimes we need loving Christian community more than perfect theological answers

Let the love of Christ fully engulf you - it's interesting how many questions begin to fade when we focus on being loved by God rather than understanding everything.

We explore what the Bible says about tattoos by examining the context of Levitical law, understanding the heart behind our choices, and addressing the fundamental question of God's existence.

• Analyzing Leviticus 19:28 which appears to prohibit tattoos but is part of ceremonial law
• Comparing this prohibition to other Levitical rules that Christians generally don't follow today
• Understanding that God cares more about the heart behind our choices than external appearances
• Sharing personal experiences with tattoos and their potential as conversation starters about faith
• Examining evidence for God's existence through creation, human morality, and biblical testimony
• Recognizing that simply believing God exists isn't enough—even demons believe
• Emphasizing the importance of personal relationship with Jesus beyond intellectual assent

Come worship with us at Georgetown Baptist Church where you'll find people from all walks of life pursuing relationship with Jesus together. We care more about your heart than your appearance.