Spiritual Life Archives

Christ said “I came to call sinners.” One reason for the assumption that “Christians have it all together” is Christians’ tendency to forget our...

In a paper I wrote on Weaving Evangelism into Discipleship, I suggested, for some churches and ministries, evangelism is an awkward...

Abuse causes fear, shame, withdrawal, and depression. But our God is greater, and mighty to save. Here are 5 ways to heal from the damaging effects...

Even though bad things happen, and people don’t always act like they should, I tend to see the world in a positive light. In the beginning, God...

"Gypsy” is often considered derogatory as it connotes illegal behavior and a wandering lifestyle, instead of an identifier for a race of people:...

Even in moments when you're afraid God has abandoned you, He is with you: protecting, guiding, and delivering you. Here are 7 verses to give you...

Leaving your familiar church and searching for a good fit can be an awkward experience. From denomination, to worship style, to size and more, here...

Dear Roger, I would like to know about my unsaved family and friends. Will I know they’re missing heaven?

Maybe you’ve been stuck in a career or some other pursuit you felt you couldn’t turn down. Maybe you’ve wrapped your hands so tightly around your...

When I was a new Christian, hearing and knowing God’s voice were the two things I struggled the most with. We can grow to learn and...

What makes us feel 'happy' isn't always good for us. Happiness is an emotion regulated by our sinful nature. As Christians, we must instead feed...

Many of us love this favorite scripture verse. But in a work-world full of demands, disappointments, and overload, how do we not only love the...

Death is nothing to fear; in fact, we Christians can look forward to it with eager anticipation.

Do you live to lead and win awards? Or do you serve for the reward of being on the team helping others? If you prefer the latter, rest assured....

A certain event that took place in Genesis 3 served as a catalyst that would affect all of humankind from the Garden of Eden onward. Although some...