In the midst of difficulty, why is it that some people move closer to God, and others move farther away? In today’s message, Pastor Ron Zappia shares the 5 stages of the downward spiral when we reject the Lord’s discipline.   This message was originally preached at Highpoint Church on Sunday, February 22, 2026 Title: The Downward Spiral Passage: Hebrews 12:12-17   For more info about Highpoint Church, or to find a location near you, visit our website at https://highpoint.church.    Connect with Pastor Ron on Instagram @ronzappia, or find more Bible teaching at https://ronzappia.com