Spiritual Life

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  How to Have a Conversation with God How we talk to each other determines the depth of every relationship – including our relationship with God. In conversational prayer, we can connect with God through intercession, confession, and...
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  5 Subtle Ways the Demons from Our Past Are Controlling Us While researching and writing The Masterpiece about two deeply wounded characters, Roman Velasco and Grace Moore, I noticed five ways our past can hold us back:1. You focus on what has been done to... Francine Rivers Feb 15, 2022
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  Can You Be Ecumenical and Still Be a Christian? How do Christians know if a difference in belief or practice disrupts the unity of the church, or if it is to be valued and accepted? To put the question another way, can one be ecumenical and still be a... Rev. Kyle Norman Feb 15, 2022
• Are You Falling Victim to This Deception? When you think of deception it is normal to think about someone attempting to trick you or steer you in the wrong direction. One of the greatest stories of deception that comes to mind is Adam and Eve. As...
• 15 Bible Verses to End Your Day We sometimes joke about waking up on the wrong side of the bed, but we don’t talk nearly enough about going to sleep on the right side. And if we make plans to connect with God first thing in the morning,...
• What Does 'Prudent' Mean in the Bible? A prudent person will use discretion and apply wisdom to any given situation. Who is someone in your life who you respect the way that he or she makes decisions? Spend some time asking this person how they... Emma Danzey Feb 14, 2022
• What Is Serenity and How Do We Get It? The word serenity does not appear in most English translations of Scripture today. However, the idea of serenity is expressed, and we find that through another word, peace. The Bible talks a great deal about... Aaron D'Anthony Brown Feb 14, 2022
• 5 Signs of an Evil Heart to Watch Out For In our culture, the heart holds a prominent role. We give our heart credit for the things we feel, and why we feel them. We consider the heart to be the seat of love, compassion, friendship, and inspiration.... Jason Soroski Feb 14, 2022
• What Is a Crisis of Faith – and How Is it Caused? Each time I questioned why God would allow these things to happen and each time, God was there in the midst of those dark days to remind me how faith blossoms in the dark. Heather Riggleman Feb 11, 2022
• The Greatest Love Story Ever Told Jesus’ death—the momentous climax in the drama of salvation—ultimately marks the lengths that God will go to save His beloved from the clutches of danger.
• An Uplifting Prayer for Joy in Every Circumstance While happiness happens only during good circumstances, joy is possible in every circumstance. Joy is based on a relationship with God, which is reliable in every situation. Still, when you’re facing... Whitney Hopler Feb 11, 2022
• Trust God as You Step Out of Your Comfort Zone God promises us complete strength and complete peace, not a momentary sigh of relief or a temporary rescue. The Bible tells us to pray about everything. God knows and cares about each hesitation, butterfly...