Recently, during our Teach Us How to Pray small group, one of our small group leaders, Kirk Rossiter, shared a powerful lesson titled “How to Approach the King.” He challenged us to think beyond simply what we say when we pray and consider how we approach God in prayer. One of the main principles Kirk shared was that our mind, body, and spirit all play a role in how we approach the Lord. Before we bring our requests to the King, we can intentionally prepare our whole selves—o

There is a difference between being in the same room and truly being in community. We can attend the same church, serve on the same team, pray in the same room every Sunday, and still know very little about one another. Community doesn’t happen simply because we gather, we need to being intentional building it. Psalm 133:1 says: “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” God designed us for relationship. Throughout Scripture, we see people praying

Have you ever sat down to pray and realized you didn't know what to say? Maybe your heart was heavy. Maybe your mind was racing. Maybe you wanted to pray for someone but couldn't find the right words. If you've ever experienced that, you're not alone. It has happened to me too, and one of the most common things I hear is, "I don't know what to say," or, "I feel stuck." That is completely normal. I remember when my prayer journey began. I felt ashamed because I didn't pray wit

Have you ever noticed how uncomfortable we become when life slows down? We fill every empty moment with noise, schedules, notifications, and responsibilities. We move from one task to the next, convinced that productivity is measured by constant activity. Even our spiritual lives can become a checklist of things to accomplish rather than a relationship to enjoy. God is constantly remembering us through the Scriptures how important is to take time to rest. He knows that some o

When we think about the Upper Room in Scripture, we often picture a physical place where the disciples gathered in unity, prayer, and expectation. But the Upper Room was more than a location—it was an atmosphere. It was a space intentionally set apart to seek God's presence. Today, we may not gather in that same room, but we can create an Upper Room in our own lives. In the middle of busy schedules, family responsibilities, work demands, and ministry commitments, God is still