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Sometimes we may wonder why is it that we would praise and thank God, yet we find in the psalms the incredible joy that comes from this kind of praise.

We are not always sure if our prayers are life-giving or not, yet there is a way to know that our prayers are life-giving.

Sometimes when we ask why pray we are not recognizing that the real battle is not between people but the unseen battle in the spiritual realm.Sometimes when we ask why pray we are not recognizing that the real battle is not between people but the unseen battle in the spiritual realm.

Sometimes we struggle in knowing why or how to pray, and we find that the struggle diminishes the more we are inside the Word of God.

God tells us that we should pray with open eyes, for open doors, intentionally investing in outsiders. “Prayer is the only entryway into genuine self-knowledge. It is also the main way we experience deep change—the reordering of our loves. Prayer is how God gives us so many of the unimaginable things he has for us. Indeed, prayer makes it safe for God to give us many of the things we most desire. It is the way we know God, the way we finally treat God as God. Prayer is simply the key to everything we need to do and be in life.” – Tim Keller

In the midst of all the unhealth in our cultural moment, there is real health available in God’s design for the church.

How did we get here? THIS MOMENT. It is because the Disciples of Jesus had a Clear Mission to be a witness, and they: 1. started with keeping the main thing, the main thing 2. They remained Dependent upon the Holy Spirit 3. Knew Exactly who they were 4. Trusted in the promises of God

In order to live well as the church today, it is important to understand how we began.

It is good to periodically check our hearts on whether or not we are generous givers in the way that God expressed His generosity to us.

We often find ourselves in pain, difficulty, or crisis and are not sure where to turn, but we have ways to be a help whatever the situation might be.

So many in the world are curious and desperate for good news, and we have the best news of all for those who desire it!

While there are many motivations to serve one another, there is a motivation that Jesus gives that is totally unique to the Christian.

The motivations and desires of our hearts lead to what we live for. What are yours?

Hosea is an incredible story of restoration in the midst of marital unfaithfulness. God uses this picture to show us His radical love for us as He restores us from our wandering and unfaithfulness to Him.

God challenges us to give Him our best. What we give God reflects our attitude toward Him. The Bible says our lives should be a living sacrifice to Him (Romans 12:1-2). What areas of your life (family, job, money, praise and worship, good works, witnessing to unbelievers) are you not giving your full heart to God?

God is just and must judge all sin, but he is also merciful and sent his Son so that we could avoid his divine wrath.

God’s compassion towards certain kinds of people can make us uncomfortable, and even more uncomfortable when He tells us to move towards people we dislike with His same compassion.

For anyone who has strayed away from God, the prophet Joel describes the way back to Him!