Spiritual Life Archives

Being made new in Christ is seen in submitting to God’s ways and choosing humility over arrogance and pride. That newness is pausing before...

In some religions around the world, it is part of the practice to pray for the souls of the dead. Regardless of what other religions do, as...

I'm sure there were many women in the crowd, and Jesus knew them all. He could have chosen the most beautiful or most gifted woman, but he chose...

We’ve been taught to pray and forgive our enemies but what about prayer against enemies? Should we treat our enemies with the spirit of compassion,...

In our minds and out on social media is far too common. However, the things we say and do on social media give others a glimpse into our walk with...

If you truly love someone, how can your language enrich another person’s life? How can you give them the gift of love? Here are the five love...

Re-starting can be a fresh start, but sometimes starting over isn’t the path we choose for ourselves. There are times in life when God redirects...

I don’t know what a real Christian is, but at the very least, growth will improve our ministry, our faith, and ourselves. If you’re ready and...

How can we effectively pray for our gay family and friends while keeping respect, kindness, and love uppermost in our efforts?

It goes without saying the most important person who has ever lived in all human history is Jesus Christ. I should probably add Jesus is likely the...

Paul makes the case that, paradoxically, weakness itself is a strength. Not yours, not mine, but God's. When we realize and allow God to work in...

Even though we can’t practically verbalize prayers about everything in our lives, we can live in such a way that we’re aware of God’s constant...

The Pharisees had drifted into hundreds of laws which were not from God. Jesus arrived on the scene and simply requested, “follow me.” When we live...

But suffering is unique in a sense. Somehow, it’s one of the most powerful ways God gets our attention. He may not cause suffering, but He...

Ultimately, the way a pastor accepts and responds to questions and criticisms has a lot to say about the authenticity of his or her ministry. If a...