Spiritual Life Archives

We sometimes joke about waking up on the wrong side of the bed, but we don’t talk nearly enough about going to sleep on the right side. And if we...

A prudent person will use discretion and apply wisdom to any given situation. Who is someone in your life who you respect the way that he or she...

The word serenity does not appear in most English translations of Scripture today. However, the idea of serenity is expressed, and we find that...

With all this emphasis on the heart, what does the Bible have to say? What is the difference between an evil heart and a faithful heart? How can we...

Each time I questioned why God would allow these things to happen and each time, God was there in the midst of those dark days to remind me how...

Jesus’ death—the momentous climax in the drama of salvation—ultimately marks the lengths that God will go to save His beloved from the clutches of...

Here’s why it’s important to pray for joy in the midst of pain, and some prayers you can use as a prayer for joy in any circumstances.

God promises us complete strength and complete peace, not a momentary sigh of relief or a temporary rescue. The Bible tells us to pray about...

When I look at Leah’s life, there are a number of lessons I learn that I can apply to my own life, which, I think, would surprise even Leah...

Jesus stands with us; his power and grace are extended into our lives. Growing in the way of love is simply another way to say growing deeper in...

Don't put words in God's mouth, and don't get ahead of Him in what He gives through direction. Humbly come before Him knowing what He gives you...

Our waking hours are a continuous series of decisions, from deciding when to get out of bed in the morning and what to eat for breakfast, to when...

As you know, when you drive a car you cannot drive forward if all you do is look through the rearview mirror. Eventually you will crash. The...

Since the Lord is aware of everything that happens in my day, He no doubt sees the times I am doubled over in a good laugh—and I like to think He...

Are there sins so vile that God cannot forgive? Will God forgive me no matter what? Is there anything that God will not forgive?