One means of grace that we may take for granted is the confession of sin to one another. Each week in our public worship, we set aside time to confess our sin to the Lord. But James 5:16 commends us to "confess your sins to one another." Listen to Pastor Brett's exhortation for more.

Pursuing joy is not optional because God's glory is not optional. But with all this talk about joy, what about the biblical call to self-denial? Such a call is patterned after Jesus, is never an end in itself, esteems eternity, and seeks the approval of Christ. Listen to Pastor David's sermon on Mark 8:34-38 for more.

As Westview marks its fifth anniversary as a church, listen to a few member testify of God's faithfulness and give attention to Pastor David's exhortation to adorn the doctrine of God through our own faithfulness.

You should be a hedonist. The God of the universe means for you to find unending pleasure in the only thing that can so satisfy: God himself. This is what the gospel is about. Do you make that connection between finding your satisfaction in God and the gospel? Listen to Pastor Brett's sermon on 1 Peter 3:18 at the outdoor service marking Westview's fifth anniversary as a church.

Is there ever a situation or context where it is good and right for you to say, "No," to the Lord? Consider that our God made humanity in a "garden of yes" or that the Lord Jesus always said, "Yes," to his Father's will. Listen to Pastor Zach's exhortation to never say, "No."

How is it that you decide to do what it is that you do? You could use a framework of comparative virtues and vices or one focused on adhering to stated rules. But could you make a decision from your own joy in doing the thing? Would such a motive undermine the inherent value or goodness of the deed? Listen to Pastor Brett's sermon on 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 and 9:6-8 to hear how we are encouraged to do good for others for our joy.

Titus 3:1–7 roots our kindness toward others in the saving grace of God toward us. Listen to a parable of this in Pastor David's exhortation.

There are two ways you can evaluate an idea or experience—you can look at it or you can look along it. In considering why we should seek happiness, we do well to do both as we are commanded, promised, and modeled to be most satisfied in God that he would be most glorified in us. Listen to Pastor Brett's sermon on Philippians 1:20-23 for more.

Here is an article titled, "Finding Identity," written and read by Annie Chase. You can read this article at https://westviewchurchmn.com/blog.

If God needs nothing, ultimately acts for his own glory in all things, and eternally delights in himself, why should we worship? Listen to Pastor Zach's sermon on John 4:23-24 for more.