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1st Jan 2025

Five Questions to Consider in the New Year

Andy Mason, with Heaven in Business, offered this list of five, which I like very much.

1. Reflect on the Past Year: Take time to identify the key changes, challenges, and victories from this year. What patterns or lessons emerge? Write them down and ask God for clarity on their purpose.

2. Identify Your Core Focus: Where do you want to build momentum in the coming year? Narrow your focus to a specific area—whether it’s discipling others, launching a project, or expanding your influence. Momentum grows fastest when your energy is concentrated.

3. Activate Bold Faith: What bold step can you take this week? Is there a leader you’ve been hesitant to reach out to, a project you’ve been delaying, or a prayer you’ve been afraid to ask? Step out and trust God with the results.

4. Build a Strategic Prayer Rhythm: Dedicate time each week to strategic prayer. Record testimonies of growth, set clear targets for prayer, and stay grounded in the big picture. Invite others to join you in this process.

5. Invest in Relationships: Whether it’s mentoring a rising leader or connecting with peers, prioritize relationships. Momentum accelerates when you’re surrounded by a strong community.

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Make Prayer Beautiful
Because Everything in Life Is Better with Prayer
I quit praying for eight years because the amount of resistance wore me down. But prayer is so transformative, I want you to be able to pray in health and power.

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Amy Lykosh

I was raised on a steady stream of missionary biographies and discipleship materials, blessed with godly mentors, was privileged to review hundreds of books in my role at Sonlight Curriculum (a homeschool company).
Despite all these advantages, I had almost a decade in her adult life where I didn’t pray much at all. It scared me. I didn’t understand it. I had a lot of guilt and shame, and questions about whether it was pointless. (Or maybe it was me … and I was the failure.)
After a miraculous healing of a chronic skin rash, and an even more dramatic immediate deliverance from the spirit of death, I want to encourage others on their journey, and enjoy the riches of prayer that the Lord offers us.