Spiritual Life Archives

Hosea depicts God’s persistent love for His people. The Book of Hosea demonstrates how the people of Israel were once close to God but then fall...

What I’d like to do is briefly discuss a few ways that being a part of the church is not only beneficial but necessary for us as we grow in our...

Praying alone can help keep our focus on God and allow him to meet our needs and grow our faith. Here are 8 ways the practice of solitude can...

What are your fears? Are they thunderstorms, the dark, or something else? Whatever they are, I challenge you to try to overcome them with the help...

In Christian circles, it is very common to hear terms without truly understanding where they came from or knowing what is their purpose. The term...

Whether you’re an extrovert or an introvert, praying in public can be a daunting task. Before we get to how to pray in public without anxiety,...

But your prayers don’t have to be singsong exercises in personal gratification. See for yourself—try one (or all!) of these 6 creative ways to pray...

Everything we do should be done to honor God (1 Corinthians 10:31). Therefore, when we have conversations with other people, especially with such a...

Our goal should not be to avoid suffering but rather to become reflections of God’s glory as we place our hope in the resurrection of Jesus. His...

This message to the disciples is still a command to all believers today. We are called to be the witnesses of Christ to this world. You likely do...

Many films on the devil depict innocent people fighting his dark power, which may make it feel more acceptable to watch. As Christians, should we...

So, is love an emotion with ups and downs like other feelings? Yes, it is. But love is much more than that, as well. God – the source of all love –...

It may be that when it seems that God is not moving, wonderful things are happening that we do not see. God’s plan may not involve our eyes. So, we...

Scripture reveals God’s anger toward injustice and oppression, toward the things that keep us from being fully connected to him and connected to...

Joking and laughter can be fun and are a necessary part of our lives. In general, there is no rule that says it is a sin to joke but as we have...