Spiritual Life

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  How to Pray for Homosexual Friends and Family Members How can we effectively pray for our gay family and friends while keeping respect, kindness, and love uppermost in our efforts? Deirdre Reilly Oct 29, 2021
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  4 Ways the World Drastically Changed When Jesus Died for Our Sins It goes without saying the most important person who has ever lived in all human history is Jesus Christ. I should probably add Jesus is likely the most controversial person to ever live as well. You can ask... Clarence L. Haynes Jr. Oct 29, 2021
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  6 Ways to Find Strength at Your Weakest Paul makes the case that, paradoxically, weakness itself is a strength. Not yours, not mine, but God's. When we realize and allow God to work in our strength, He gets the credit, not us. Kile Baker Oct 28, 2021
• How to Do as Philippians 4:6 Says and 'Pray about Everything' Even though we can’t practically verbalize prayers about everything in our lives, we can live in such a way that we’re aware of God’s constant presence with us and we’re trusting God to help us moment by... Whitney Hopler Oct 28, 2021
• What Does It Mean to Drift? The Pharisees had drifted into hundreds of laws which were not from God. Jesus arrived on the scene and simply requested, “follow me.” When we live our lives within the love of Christ, the change in us is...
• 5 Reasons Suffering Is Both Terrible and Meaningful But suffering is unique in a sense. Somehow, it’s one of the most powerful ways God gets our attention. He may not cause suffering, but He absolutely doesn’t waste it either. He uses it to draw us closer to... Kile Baker Oct 27, 2021
• Is it Wrong to Question My Pastor? Ultimately, the way a pastor accepts and responds to questions and criticisms has a lot to say about the authenticity of his or her ministry. If a pastor does not welcome questions, this may be a red flag... Rev. Kyle Norman Oct 27, 2021
• How to Choose Gratitude When Stressed Some people choose gratitude. Stress comes into every life. Bad things happen to all of us. Some people return to their old ways. Some people retreat into themselves. Some people rebel and run. Some people...
• What Does the Bible Say about Obeying Government? There has been a lot of conversation recently about the role of government and how much they should be involved. I will save that conversation for the talking heads; my concern is what God says. What does... Clarence L. Haynes Jr. Oct 27, 2021
• Living the Bold Life for Christ Religion is not freedom, but in Christ, we are liberated from the bondage of sin. The cultural measuring stick of worthiness enslaves us. So, what if you let Christ hold sway over your life? If no one else...
• 5 Ways Nighttime Bible Reading Will Help You Sleep Whatever your bedtime routine looks like, you might still struggle with finding peace, or resting, or even falling asleep. May I suggest reading your Bible? I’ve found these five ways Bible reading at night... Sarah Frazer Oct 26, 2021
• 5 Ways to Conquer Our Negative Emotions I have ridden horses a few times in my life, but I am by no means a professional. But I have learned from those who are experts that the way to dominate a horse is to rule its head.For a horse to lie down,... Barbara Latta Oct 25, 2021