Sometimes it seems that happiness and Christianity are mutually exclusive. Yet Jesus began his most famous message by talking about what makes people happy.

We call His statements “The Beatitudes,” but they are so much more than statements. They are eternal truths that hold the power to unlock what we all hope for; happiness.

Often we are nervous about the topic of prayer. We know that we don't pray like we should, but we don't know how we should pray. Jesus gave us a clear picture of prayer through the Lord's Prayer. It is encouraging and challenging for everyone. In this message, we hear how Jesus answered the question, “How should we pray?”

Why is it so difficult for us to believe that God loves us and that He cares for us as individuals? This message is to help us learn how to avoid the kind of dangerous thinking that robs us of the security and joy found in our relationship with the Good Shepherd. Why? Because most of our stress in life and struggles comes from not knowing who God really is.