January 28th, 2026

Several years ago, while watching the news, a newscaster made what I thought was an incredible announcement about a well-known celebrity. The celebrity stated, “I’m going to take a year off from all my duties and travel the world to discover the meaning of life.”
 
He did exactly that—he traveled the world for a year. Yet, upon his return, he never revealed what he discovered. This leaves us with an important question:
 
Did he find the meaning of life, or did he realize that this world does not hold the answer he was seeking?
 
To discover the meaning of life, one doesn’t have to travel very far—except to a bookstore. We need the Bible!
 
The Bible is God’s blueprint for understanding the meaning of life and how to live victoriously here on earth. From the very beginning, starting with the book of Genesis, we see God’s original intent for mankind laid out clearly.
 
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” — Genesis 1:1
 
Life did not begin with us—it began with God. And until we return to Him, life will never fully make sense.
 
Within the pages of Scripture, we learn:

• The importance of family
• How to manage money
• How to renew our minds from negative thinking
• The power and importance of love
• The reality of eternal life
• God’s judgment against sin
• The destructive nature of sin
• Why many choose the wrong path
• The rewards of choosing the right path
• God’s love and provision for His creation
• That we are created with inherent gifts and abilities
• Our God-given purpose
• How to handle conflict

 
The above list is only a small glimpse of what is contained in God’s Word—yet it is enough to remind us that we cannot successfully live this life without Him.
 
Although the Bible remains the number one best-selling book in the world—and is sought after even in countries where it is prohibited—many still miss two key ingredients found throughout its pages.
 
The answer the celebrity was searching for, and the answer mankind continues to seek, is found in Scripture: love and forgiveness.
 

• This is where true reset begins.
• This is where real transformation starts.
• This is how we restart life God’s way.

 
To be continued next week — Part 2: “The Meaning of Life.”
 
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Reflection Questions: The Meaning of Life – Part 1
 1. Have you ever searched for meaning in places other than God (relationships, success, travel, possessions, approval)? What did you discover?
 
 2. When you hear the phrase “the meaning of life,” what comes to mind right now? How has that definition changed over time?
  
3. Genesis 1:1 reminds us that life begins with God. In what ways have you tried to build your life without fully including Him?
 
4. Which area of your life currently needs a reset—your thoughts, relationships, finances, or purpose?
  
5. As you reflect on the list of what the Bible teaches, which topic stands out to you the most and why?
 
Rev. Georgetta
Empowerment & Budgeting Coach
 
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