Spiritual Life Archives

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.

Joy-to-the-world begins with each of us individually. Therefore, we must guard against our output exceeding our intake.

Attending church can become routine, but this is one routine worth cultivating.

Avoiding eye contact, not offering greetings, and other anti-social behavior is common, but hardly Christian. How do we overcome natural...

Sometimes my soul needs a good deep cleaning.