When thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
--Gospel of Matthew chapter 6, verses 5-6
For some reason, it really struck me and made sense. Still does.
Although this wording isn't exactly what I remember or memorized, the thought is pretty much the same.
When we lived in Newport Bech it was a twenty minutes or so drive.
We have attended churches locally but I didnt get the same insperational teaching as we get at Saddleback.
The work that Saddleback does locally and thur out the world is whywe choose to drive 250 miles to worship.
I invite anyone within driving distance to come worship with us at Saddleback, or watch a service online.
Saddleback members give so much to the local commuinity.
If someone needs a car donated cars are given at NO cost to them. Need food just ask the food panty.
Toy’s for kids for Christmas how about several 18 wheelers full.