Prayer does not have to be complicated. In “Simply Praying,” part of the Back to Basics series, we return to Philippians 4:6–7 and discover how trust lies at the heart of prayer. God invites us to bring everything to Him—our greatest concerns, our smallest needs, and everything in between—with faith and thanksgiving. When we trust God’s character and remember His faithfulness, prayer replaces worry with a peace beyond our understanding. Whether you have struggled to pray, stopped praying, or simply feel like giving up, this message encourages you to keep asking, keep seeking, and keep trusting God.

In the opening message of Back to Basics: Renewing the Foundations of Our Faith, we return to where the Christian life begins: God’s Word. Drawing from 2 Timothy 3:16–17, Howell explores how Scripture reveals God, transforms our lives, and equips us to live faithfully for Christ. We are challenged not only to read the Bible, but to obey it and build our lives upon its unchanging truth.

Howell teaches us how to remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the love He has for us. He also talks of the character of Judas and how he was with Jesus but completely missed who Jesus is. Relating this to our lives, we can remember Jesus and draw closer to Him while also beckoning others to come into God's fold.

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