Spiritual Life

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  6 Creative Ways to Avoid Praying Selfishly “Hold your breath. Make a wish. Count to three…”So begins the classic theme song from the 1971 fantasy film, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. It’s a delightful melody—except that many of us have... Mike Nappa May 03, 2022
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  Is Abortion a Sin? Everything we do should be done to honor God (1 Corinthians 10:31). Therefore, when we have conversations with other people, especially with such a delicate topic, we must think of honoring God in these... Aaron D'Anthony Brown May 03, 2022
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  What Does Suffering for Christ Look Like? Our goal should not be to avoid suffering but rather to become reflections of God’s glory as we place our hope in the resurrection of Jesus. His suffering was redemptive for you and me. And our suffering can... Jessica Van Roekel May 03, 2022
• Jesus Is Calling You to Your Own “Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the Ends of the Earth” This message to the disciples is still a command to all believers today. We are called to be the witnesses of Christ to this world. You likely do not live in Jerusalem, so let’s break down what this means...
• Should Christians Watch Movies That Feature the Devil? Many films on the devil depict innocent people fighting his dark power, which may make it feel more acceptable to watch. As Christians, should we set up different parameters for our viewing that exclude...
• Is Love Just an Emotion… Or Is it More? So, is love an emotion with ups and downs like other feelings? Yes, it is. But love is much more than that, as well. God – the source of all love – loves you consistently, no matter what. Whitney Hopler May 02, 2022
• What Are We to Do When it Seems God Is Not Moving? It may be that when it seems that God is not moving, wonderful things are happening that we do not see. God’s plan may not involve our eyes. So, we need to remember that God’s purpose for us may not be over.
• Is God Mad at Me for Being Angry? Scripture reveals God’s anger toward injustice and oppression, toward the things that keep us from being fully connected to him and connected to other people. May our anger reveal real injustices that grieve... Jolene Underwood May 02, 2022
• Is it a Sin to Joke? Joking and laughter can be fun and are a necessary part of our lives. In general, there is no rule that says it is a sin to joke but as we have discussed the object of the joke can make it a sin. As best we... Clarence L. Haynes Jr. May 02, 2022
• What Do We Know about the COVID Vaccine for Pregnant Women? A body of reliable information is finally emerging as more experience has been gained with COVID-19, and as more studies have been completed on both mothers and babies. With the health of two persons at... Dr. Terrill Wade May 02, 2022
• On a Quest for the Truth of the Holy Grail Pop culture is rich with Holy Grail references. Despite its strong ties to Christianity, the grail has remained an object of legend. But whether you associate it more with “Monty Python” or “Indiana Jones,”... Bethany Pyle May 02, 2022
• 7 Ways to Set Boundaries with Grace Because boundary-setting affects others in ways we can’t predict, it’s imperative to approach this matter with grace and truth. Would you like to join me in learning this skill? Here are 7 ways to start... Dr. Audrey Davidheiser Apr 29, 2022