Spiritual Life

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  The Power of Quiet Moments “Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in Him” (Psalm 62:5).Quiet moments are worth fighting for. Cutting across the water at sunset, the lake like glass and the sky bursting into its...
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  "Not Today Satan" - Is it Okay for Christians to Use This Phrase? As much as the secular community wants to lay claim to this phrase, they indeed cannot take credit. The phrase can be referenced to passages within Scripture. Though it is not a direct phrase, it comes from... Heather Riggleman Nov 04, 2021
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  Why Is the Gift of Humility Important in the Life of the Christian? Being made new in Christ is seen in submitting to God’s ways and choosing humility over arrogance and pride. That newness is pausing before speaking and responding rather than reacting with our emotions. It...
• Are Prayers for the Soul Biblical? In some religions around the world, it is part of the practice to pray for the souls of the dead. Regardless of what other religions do, as Christians we must ask are prayers for the soul biblical? Clarence L. Haynes Jr. Nov 03, 2021
• How to See Yourself through the Eyes of God I'm sure there were many women in the crowd, and Jesus knew them all. He could have chosen the most beautiful or most gifted woman, but he chose the most broken woman. God has always used flawed vessels to...
• Is it Okay to Use Prayer against Our Enemies? We’ve been taught to pray and forgive our enemies but what about prayer against enemies? Should we treat our enemies with the spirit of compassion, love, and forgiveness? Or should we feel happy and... Heather Riggleman Nov 03, 2021
• Things to Consider Before Posting on Social Media In our minds and out on social media is far too common. However, the things we say and do on social media give others a glimpse into our walk with the Lord, so be careful. Jennifer Maggio Nov 03, 2021
• How Each “Love Language” Type Can Give Love to Others When Gary Chapman published his first love languages book (The Five Love Languages) in 1992, he launched a communication revolution. By categorizing how people give and receive love, Chapman’s research... Sue Schlesman Nov 02, 2021
• Trusting God through Every Fresh Start and Restart Re-starting can be a fresh start, but sometimes starting over isn’t the path we choose for ourselves. There are times in life when God redirects our attention in a direction we did not plan to, and might not...
• 4 Ways Christians Should Rethink How to Approach Foster Care and Adoption What is necessary is not a shift away from adoption, but a new framework on how Christians approach this topic. We are there to love and serve, not push and take. Here are a few ways we can better address...
• What Christians Need to Know About Reformation Day Though we live in a tumultuous time, so did Luther. It didn’t stop him from seeking Christ first and putting God at the center. Now is our time. We’ve been set in this generation, purposefully, to... Meg Bucher Oct 30, 2021
• Are You Growing as a Christian? Are you growing as a Christian? That question popped into my mind on a recent fall afternoon. I listened to a relative criticize people who claimed to be believers. By his standard, they presented themselves...