Spiritual Life Archives

Suffering is an unpopular but essential topic for Christians to understand. And it is nowhere more clearly explained than in 1 Peter.

What usually began as confusion and questioning transformed into an experience that not only grew my personal faith but also gave me the answers to...

The words of the psalmist are forthright and unmistakable: “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart” (Psalm...

Pope Francis pronounced this week that the death penalty is “inadmissible,” changing officially the Roman Catholic Church’s teaching on capital...

Myth #1: It won’t happen to me.

Myth #1: Counseling is for the professionals.

“I love Jesus, but I don’t do church.” This is the beginning of a conversation that I have had countless times with people of all different ages,...

God desperately wants us to know and believe that we are not alone.

Life is filled with opportunities, but the big question is what we do with them.

God doesn’t have favorites…right? That would seem impartial or unfair. And yet, look through Scripture and you’ll find ordinary people whom God...

Last year I developed a set of questions to ask myself about every sermon before I preach it. This helps me to evaluate its tone, content, and...

Changes can be hard. But they can be life giving and life-altering. What should you do during this time? Keep your eye on the Rock.

The last great spiritual awakening in America was the Jesus movement, which took place about 40 years ago. I was there, and I think we can not only...

Here are three ways to overcome the temptation to resist the urge to ignore rest:

There’s no pdf or app that comes with a baby. How are you supposed to do this parenting thing? And if you’re ever dealing with a brand new, shiny...