Communal Hot-tub

Dr. Stephen Marshall

Most people want a big life, but they are looking for it in the wrong places. Jesus described two paths: a wide gate that feels easy and appealing but leads to destruction, and a narrow gate that feels tight and uncomfortable but leads to real life.


Being truly big means being Boundless in God, experiencing His version of big healing, big provision, big purpose, and big relationships. The problem is that too many people settle for counterfeits, chasing religion instead of relationship, quick fixes instead of genuine healing, and crowds instead of intimacy with God. No community, event, or religious activity can replace the personal relationship God is calling each person into.


Choosing the narrow gate is not a one-time decision but a daily habit that requires recognizing the difference between the two paths, pursuing wisdom, letting go of approval, resolving expectations, and embracing the squeeze. The life God has planned is genuinely big, and it starts with the courage to walk through the narrow gate.