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Does God care when I'm going through hard times?
Michael Lockstampfor Michael Lockstampfor

Does God care when I'm going through hard times?

Explore what the Bible teaches about suffering and why bad things happen to good people through the story of Job. Learn how to maintain faith and trust in God even when life feels unfair and your prayers seem unanswered.

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What should I say when tragedy strikes someone I love?
Michael Lockstampfor Michael Lockstampfor

What should I say when tragedy strikes someone I love?

When tragedy strikes, we often wonder if suffering is God's punishment or if life is simply unfair. Discover what the Bible teaches about God's justice, grace, and how to respond when bad things happen to good people.

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Is my suffering a sign that God is angry with me?
Michael Lockstampfor Michael Lockstampfor

Is my suffering a sign that God is angry with me?

Explore what the Bible really says about suffering and whether pain is punishment from God. Discover how Jesus redefines our understanding of hardship and why trusting God through difficult times matters more than having all the answers.

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What does it mean to be sent out by Jesus?
Michael Lockstampfor Michael Lockstampfor

What does it mean to be sent out by Jesus?

Discover why Jesus sends ordinary people on his mission and how praying for others might be preparing you to be the answer to your own prayers. Learn practical ways to depend on God as you're sent out to love the lost, encourage fellow believers, and serve in your community through the 3-2-1 prayer practice.

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Is there something I can only get from church that I can't get elsewhere?
Michael Lockstampfor Michael Lockstampfor

Is there something I can only get from church that I can't get elsewhere?

Discover what makes church different from any other club or organization through the biblical concept of being part of Christ's body, where believers grow together in spiritual maturity and care for one another. Learn about the 3-2-1 prayer practice and how praying for spiritual companions at 2pm daily can transform your understanding of Christian community and spiritual growth.

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What's the point of praying for people who don't want anything to do with religion?
Michael Lockstampfor Michael Lockstampfor

What's the point of praying for people who don't want anything to do with religion?

This blog post explores Jesus's parables about lost things in Luke 15, showing how God celebrates when spiritually lost people find their way to faith. It includes practical steps for praying for non-believers using the 3-2-1 prayer method and encourages readers to participate in reaching people who don't yet know Jesus.

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