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Today, we’re kicking off a brand-new series called Reframed: The Power of a Changed Perspective. Let me ask you something: How do you view the struggles in your life? The truth is, none of us are immune to struggles. We wrestle with our emotions, face challenges in our relationships and finances, and struggle to make the right decisions. But what if the way we see our struggles could change the way we experience them? What if, instead of seeing our difficulties as obstacles holding us back, we began to see them as opportunities to draw closer to God? In Genesis 32, we meet Jacob in a moment of uncertainty, wrestling with God. And through his struggle, he discovers something life-changing about God's faithfulness. Here's what I want you to know: Your struggles are real, but they don't have to define you. God can use them to change your perspective and draw you closer to Him. So join me as we journey through Genesis 32 and discover how a changed perspective can transform the way we think, respond, and live.

Have you ever felt like you’re in distress and no one hears your cry for help?    Our desperation can lead us to Jesus, or it can tempt us to give up.    This week, walk through the anguish Hagar felt as her deep need threatened her life. Discover how God heard her plea for help and see how He responded to Hagar and Ishmael. Do you know the God who hears? We only need to ask.   Helpful resources:  📗Lina Abujamra’s new book All Your Life   📲 Follow on IG: @linaabujamra   ☕️ Learn more about Lina Abujamra: livingwithpower.org

We’ve all had seasons of uncertainty – when we don’t know what to do next or where to go.  It’s difficult to know who we can trust and where to look for answers. Hagar’s uncertainty took her to the desert where she encountered the Lord. Despite a world that claims to know what is best for us when we lose our way, there is only One who holds all the answers.  Discover the truth Hagar experienced; there is a God who leads us well if we will follow.   Helpful resources:  📗Lina Abujamra’s new book All Your Life   📲 Follow on IG: @linaabujamra   ☕️ Learn more about Lina Abujamra: livingwithpower.org

Where do you turn when the money runs out, the job ends, or you feel alone and afraid?  The uncertainties of life plant seeds of fear, and when allowed to grow, they produce a harvest of anxiety and panic.  This week, we find Hagar on the run, years after her initial attempt to leave Abraham and Sarah. She is plagued with fear and irrational thoughts. It’s in the desert that Hagar once again encounters God. This time, it’s the “God who provides” making Himself known.  Are you desperate for your needs to be met? Are you tired of being tethered to fear? Discover the life-changing power of a God who cares.   Helpful resources:  📗Lina Abujamra’s new book All Your Life   📲 Follow on IG: @linaabujamra   ☕️ Learn more about Lina Abujamra: www.livingwithpower.org

Over the next 4 weeks Lina will be sharing a bible teaching called “Breathe: Finding Rest in the God Who Sees.”  Life can feel overwhelming—sometimes exciting, sometimes exhausting—and it’s easy to get swept up in emotions that leave us feeling unanchored. But Scripture is full of stories about people just like us, wrestling with the gap between what they see and what they feel. The story of Hagar in Genesis depicts a woman who was frantic with fear and uncertainty. She was a pawn in someone else’s game of self-control. Hagar experienced the God who sees in the midst of her wandering and His words transformed her. He offers the same for each of us – the promise that He sees us and we are not alone.

How do you build a meaningful life when you’re not even sure what your future will look like? There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world right now, and it can be tempting to think you need to have your whole life figured out before you can start building something meaningful. In this episode of the Gen Z Series, Lina talks about what it looks like to build your life intentionally while still holding your plans loosely. She shares four biblical principles to help you navigate an uncertain future. You may not know exactly where your life is headed, but you can choose how you build it today. Build intentionally. Hold your plans loosely. Follow Jesus faithfully.   Helpful resources:  📗Lina Abujamra’s new book All Your Life   🎥  Watch the conversation on YouTube here    📲 Follow on IG: @linaabujamra   ☕️ Learn more about Lina Abujamra: www.livingwithpower.org

What happens when a few college students say YES to God? On September 14, student-athletes at the University of Toledo organized a Night of Worship and Baptism, and nearly 400 people showed up. They expected about five people to be baptized. By the end of the night, 50 had stepped into the water. “How the night came to be, was a mighty work of the Lord,” said Ben Sahakian. In this special episode, Lina talks with her nephew Ben Sahakian, one of the catalysts behind the event, about how a simple vision became a night of worship, testimonies, the Gospel, and lives changed. Living With Power had the privilege of helping sponsor the night, but this story is really about what can happen when young people are willing to step out in faith and let God do the rest.   Helpful resources: Sports Spectrum article about the UToledo Baptism Night  Lina’s new book All Your Life Watch the conversation on Youtube More about Lina: www.livingwithpower.org

We all want our lives to mean something. We want to accomplish something, make an impact, and know that what we’re doing matters.  But what does success actually look like when you follow Jesus? In this episode of the Gen Z Series, Lina talks about why biblical success is rooted in faithfulness, not achievement.  She explores what Kingdom success really looks like, why our accomplishments were never meant to validate us, and how following Jesus’ example changes the way we define a successful life.   Helpful resources:  📗Lina Abujamra’s new book All Your Life   🎥  Watch the conversation on YouTube here   📲 Follow on IG: @linaabujamra   ☕️ Learn more about Lina Abujamra: www.livingwithpower.org

What do you do when your life looks nothing like you thought it would? Maybe your plans changed. Maybe everyone else seems ahead of you. Maybe you’re starting to wonder if God really does have good plans for your life. Here’s the truth: a changed plan doesn’t mean a failed life. Romans 8 reminds us that God works all things together for good, and Genesis 50 shows us that He can even take what was meant for evil and use it for His purposes. In this episode of the Gen Z Series, we talk about four things to remember when life doesn’t go according to plan. Your life may not be turning out the way you expected, but that doesn’t mean God isn’t at work. There is purpose even in the changed plans. Helpful resources:    📗Lina Abujamra’s new book All Your Life   🎥  Watch the conversation on YouTube here   📲 Follow on IG: @linaabujamra   ☕️ Learn more about Lina Abujamra: livingwithpower.org

What happens when the money runs out, or when you don’t have enough? For Gen Z, financial pressure is real. Rising costs, uncertain jobs, and the possibility of having to move back home can make not having enough feel overwhelming. But what if seasons of lack are also opportunities to learn deeper dependence on God? In this episode, Lina talks about what to do when you don’t have enough and unpacks three biblical responses.  You’ll learn how to bring your needs honestly to God, do the next faithful thing with what He has given you, and allow God’s people to help carry the strain. If you’re worried about having enough for your future, this conversation will remind you where your security ultimately comes from.   Helpful resources:  📗Lina Abujamra’s new book All Your Life   🎥  Watch the conversation on YouTube here   📲 Follow on IG: @linaabujamra   ☕️ Learn more about Lina Abujamra: livingwithpower.org

The Gen Z POV: I’ve got to make enough money to set my family up. But what if the extra you have isn’t just for you? In this episode, Lina talks about what it means to handle money from a biblical perspective. God gives us resources not simply to raise our standard of living, but to expand our capacity for generosity. You’ll discover that what God has given you is both a gift to enjoy with gratitude and a responsibility to steward well. You’ll also learn why guarding your heart from the love of money matters, no matter how much or how little you have. Helpful resources:    📗Lina Abujamra’s new book All Your Life   🎥  Watch the conversation on YouTube here    📲 Follow on IG: @linaabujamra   ☕️ Learn more about Lina Abujamra: livingwithpower.org

How much money is enough? It’s easy to believe that the more money we make, the more we can do for God. But what if God isn’t nearly as concerned with how much we have as He is with how much we trust Him? In this episode of the Gen Z Series, Lina talks about the lie that God needs our money and why contentment is about far more than settling for less. She unpacks what it looks like to trust God to meet our needs, find contentment in every season, and surrender our finances to Him one day at a time. If you’ve ever wondered how much money you really need—or struggled with the pressure to always have more—this conversation will help you rethink money through the lens of faith, contentment, and trust in God.   Helpful resources:    📗Lina Abujamra’s new book All Your Life https://www.amazon.com/All-Your-Life-Really-Means/dp/1514015609/   🎥  Watch the conversation on YouTube here  https://youtu.be/AN0mDK6ljzI    📲 Follow on IG: @linaabujamra  https://www.instagram.com/linaabujamra/   ☕️ Learn more about Lina Abujamra: livingwithpower.org  https://www.livingwithpower.org/

“If I don’t have money, I can’t be happy.” Money has a powerful pull on our lives. We want enough of it to feel secure, successful, and free, but what does our relationship with money reveal about our relationship with God? In this episode, Lina unpacks why money matters so much in the life of a Christian. Jesus talked about money often because it’s more than a financial issue, it’s a window into our hearts. If you’ve ever wondered how to think about money, success, security, and generosity as a follower of Jesus, this conversation is for you. And if you want to dig deeper into this topic, read chapter 9 of All Your Life.    Helpful resources:  📗Lina Abujamra’s new book All Your Life https://www.amazon.com/All-Your-Life-Really-Means/dp/1514015609/   🎥  Watch the conversation on YouTube here  https://youtu.be/Cw3fHzYk9ng    📲 Follow on IG: @linaabujamra  https://www.instagram.com/linaabujamra/   ☕️ Learn more about Lina Abujamra: livingwithpower.org  https://www.livingwithpower.org/

This week we celebrate the release of All Your Life: What It Really Means to Live for Jesus (InterVarsity Press, Aug. 4, 2026). In this special episode, Lina reads Chapter 8 of the book, "Your Influence." In a world obsessed with followers, platforms, and personal brands, it's easy to believe that influence is measured by numbers. But is that how God defines it? If you've ever wanted your life to matter, wondered how to make a difference, or struggled to navigate today's influencer culture, this episode will help you discover a biblical vision of influence.  You'll learn why true influence isn't about becoming well-known but about faithfully reflecting Jesus wherever He has placed you.   Helpful resources:  📗Lina Abujamra’s new book All Your Life   🎥  Watch the conversation on YouTube here    📲 Follow on IG: @linaabujamra   ☕️ Learn more about Lina Abujamra: livingwithpower.org

In a world where followers, views, and influence seem to define success, it's easy to believe that if your platform isn't growing, neither is your impact. But is that really how God's kingdom works? In this episode of The Gen Z Series, Lina and Micah unpack the difference between building a platform and building God's kingdom.  Is it wrong to want influence? Where's the line between healthy ambition and self-promotion? And how can something that starts with good intentions slowly become centered on ourselves instead of Christ? If you've ever wondered whether your desire to make an impact is pointing people to you or to Jesus, this conversation is for you.   Helpful resources:    📗Lina Abujamra’s new book All Your Life   🎥  Watch the conversation on YouTube here    📲 Follow on IG: @linaabujamra   ☕️ Learn more about Lina Abujamra: livingwithpower.org