Spiritual Life Archives

We would much prefer a magic mirror that lies to us rather than one that tells us the truth about ourselves. But we all experience moments when we...

The definition of faith is to believe in things that we cannot see. And God rewards and loves faith. But there is plenty to see that builds faith...

One of the biggest challenges in my sanctification thus far has been coming to terms with how fallible my conceptions of goodness, love,...

Lent is not a season for weight loss. Yes, Lent involves a taming of the physical appetites. But the goal is to cultivate a spiritual hunger for...

Over the years, I’ve found that learning to apologize is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do.

Don’t give up. I am living proof that God’s grace can reach those who are blinded by the “angel of light” called Scientology.

Humility, which is the poverty of spirit Jesus talks about in Matthew 5:3, serves as the root of our growth as believers.

On some Mondays, it can be hard to believe that you matter, that God is listening, and that it was really worth getting out of bed.

Oh, I know you're thinking, “Wouldn't a smartphone hinder you from praying?” In fact, it has the capacity to do just the opposite.

Today I was endowed twenty-four hours as a gift from a loving creator.

he deeper you dive into God’s love, the more you realize you hardly grasp it at all!

You might say that as Christians, we are never without hope. And, you are correct. But there are times when we feel utterly hopeless.

Contrary to what many think, one need not always fast from food or drink to achieve the desired goal.

I’m learning to run to the Lord before I run to the refrigerator. I consider what’s really going on in my brain.

In fact, stress has become a common and usual emotion for just about everyone.