Regular repentance is the key to growing in godliness and sanctification. It requires that we see sin rightly, reorient in faith to God, and know the reward of experiencing the goodness of God.

David teaches us to lament to God by being honest with him, coming with humility to trust him, and being sure of his steadfast love.

Thanksgiving is not rooted in our circumstances but in who God is. We can thank God for what he has done, what he promises to do, and that he is with us now.

Even though God knows what we need before we ask, he still calls us to ask. God in his mercy gives good gifts to his children in response to our prayers and he also offers what we need most--communion with him.

How good can a relationship be if there is no communication? Prayer is learning to talk to God in the midst of your current circumstances with the confidence that God hears.

No matter what has happened or what comes, we are to remain faithful in this fallen world, holding fast to our faith and trusting in God's providence and promises for us now and in the future.

It is important for Christians to regularly celebrate God's deliverance by memorializing our salvation, designating times and ways to remember what God has done and teaching it to future generations.

How does human responsibility balance with divine sovereignty? We can't thwart God's plan, but our faithful obedience can be the vehicle by which God accomplishes his purposes.

Jesus entrusts the work of the kingdom to his followers, sending us into the world to share in gospel ministry through compassion, service, and prayer.