Spiritual Life Archives

With tougher times still ahead, the American church needs an altogether different way of living life together. Steve Hall outlines a compelling...

Suppose we could strip away all the layers of non-biblical or pagan influence upon the celebration of Christ's birth. What would we have left?

Jesus didn’t live the kind of life that the Christian culture now considers to be a good Christian lifestyle.

Every year we have the best tree ever. Really. It is a beautiful tradition; I decorate to the glory of God.

The current trend is to work harder than ever at finding ways to say “yes” to the world in order to gain a hearing.

Why the overheated complaining about the "War on Christmas" misses the mark

As we celebrate the ultimate gift of the freedom we have in Christ, it's healthy to explore why we feel like we're in bondage in other areas.

Barna Research determined that one out of every four adults does not attend a church, and the “unattached” feel more stressed out and less...

The Bible says there is no condemnation for those in Christ. Why would we be movitivated by feelings of guilt rather than grace?

In these times of economic difficulties, may we all keep in mind what really matters when it comes to creating happy memories.

The basic structure of moralism comes down to this -- the belief that the Gospel can be reduced to improvements in behavior.

If the Apostle Paul suffered greatly and found joy, those of us who suffer lightly in comparison should be able to find the same joy.

Not in the mood to be thankful? Try this soul pick-me-up: letters of gratitude.

Ruth is a very old book. How is it relevant and helpful for life today? John Piper discusses seven reasons why this book of love, ethnicity, and...

Words, often spoken without thought, can construct and create or damage and destroy.