June 08, 2025 Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 8:1-2; Ephesians 2:10 What if the struggles we face, the habits we can’t break, and the emotions that keep surfacing aren’t the real issue—but symptoms of something deeper? In this honest and revealing series, The Thing Beneath the Thing, we’ll peel back the layers of our reactions, wounds, and defenses to uncover the deeper truth of what’s driving us. This series is rooted in the 7 primal questions—the deep, soul-level questions every human heart is asking: Am I safe? Am I secure? Am I loved? Am I wanted? Am I successful? Am I good enough? Do I have purpose? These questions shape how we see ourselves, relate to others, and even how we relate to God. Each week, we’ll explore one of these core questions and invite Jesus to speak to the thing beneath the thing—to bring healing where we’ve been hurt, truth where we’ve believed lies, and freedom where we’ve been stuck. It’s time to stop managing symptoms and let God transform the source. Next Steps: Shift from striving for acceptance to living in God’s grace. Meditate on Ephesians 2:10: “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Remind someone this week of their strengths and gifts. Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info