Spiritual Life Archives

These three realities of God’s work and presence give us hope and encouragement in our spiritual lives. We can give thanks, always and in all...

We all long for justice, and we can all tell that the world is not a just place. But should we leave justice up to God, or seek to achieve it...

Millennials have a great challenge because they are far more accustomed to communicating via texts, emails, and blogs than they are orally. The...

You have a purpose today for which God has been preparing you all your life. Everything is set in place by Him for today. If God presents a...

It is always difficult to leave a friendship, but if they have not been supportive of you, have lied to you, have been jealous of you, made you...

We hear a lot of arguments about different denominations, but how do we pick the right one? Consider these factors.

Paul is serious about joy! He tells us always to be joyful - not happy. Stay with me here. Paul is not calling us to be happy. Happiness comes from...

With Thanksgiving heading our way faster than we'd like, autumn is the perfect time to dig deep into gratitude. Try a Thankfulness Jar, where...

In John 10, Jesus tells his hearers that he is the good shepherd who lays down his life. Why is this so important? Why does it matter that Jesus...

The complexities of mental health issues, however, strain pastors and churches in some very practical ways. While we want to help, we are not...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It’s a good time to remind ourselves of why we, as Christ-followers, should care about this issue.

Determine to believe the best about your pastor's wife and make sure she knows you are committed to do so. She is doing the best she can.

If loneliness describes your state of being today, then take heart. There is a way out, not immediately, but in due time. In God’s time. And in the...

A card is encouraging. A hug is nice. But deciding to uphold your pastor's children by acknowledging them, respecting their family time,...

Should we avoid Halloween or anything close to it because of its historical precedent? Which pagan holidays, as Christ-followers, should we...