Spiritual Life Archives

Pervasive presentations of private sexual acts have, to a degree, desensitized even those of us committed to a distinctly Christian sexual ethic....

One of the most jarring feelings I’ve had as a believer is knowing a fellow Christian and hearing them say God is okay with something the Bible...

Technically, “no rest for the wicked” doesn’t appear in the Bible. It’s a corruption of a phrase in Isaiah 57:20-21.

Every year at Easter, Christians refocus on the cornerstone of our faith: the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. However, it’s easy to forget...

According to the research of the Barna Group, there is one quality above all others that non-Christians and lapsed Christians look for in a person...

Though sensitivity is on the rise and offensiveness is being taken at the most innocuous words or gestures, we as Christians can take a stand. We...

Do you ever worry that one horrific tragedy could rip your faith in two, smashing apart the carefully laid foundations you have spent years...

Maybe we aren’t supposed to build heaven here on earth. Maybe we’re supposed to live it. But how do we live like we’re in heaven when we so clearly...

Jesus made disciples out of the original twelve apostles by living with them and experiencing life together. He did this in addition to sharing His...

Imitating God’s unfailing love is what we are called to do even with our many sins and shortcomings. One step at a time we can grow in love because...

Syncretism is when you attempt to combine different forms of belief or practice. It can also mean the blending of two different ideas or concepts...

Remembering God’s attributes and choosing an eating lifestyle to honor them seems wise. Enter "intuitive eating."

When we focus on the greatest gift that can ever be given to us instead of our wrongdoing, how can we do anything else but feel loved? God placed...

Recently, I reached out to a fellow writer and university graduate for his thoughts on the topic of shame. The many experiences of life have left...

Considering that the Old Testament Scriptures were entrusted to the Jewish people, wouldn't it be safe to assume that most or all Jewish people...