Spiritual Life Archives

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...

Some people choose gratitude. Stress comes into every life. Bad things happen to all of us. Some people return to their old ways. Some people...

Religion is not freedom, but in Christ, we are liberated from the bondage of sin. The cultural measuring stick of worthiness enslaves us. So, what...

Whatever your bedtime routine looks like, you might still struggle with finding peace, or resting, or even falling asleep. May I suggest reading...

When our emotions are in turmoil, it is like a bucking bronco having its own way. We could say vehemence in our souls is balanced by harnessing our...

Many of us might have multiple Bibles in our homes that we do not think twice about the great value and privilege of having them. We may have...

We need to develop specific strategies for our viewing intake to maintain wisdom and employ logical thinking while checking the news. Here are...

If we believe God's Word is true and understand what is expected of us as followers of Jesus, why is it so hard to put love into practice? Why are...

If God is so loving and gracious then these people certainly wouldn’t go to hell, would they? Or will God wait for Christ’s return after all the...