Spiritual Life

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  5 Critical Findings from Open Doors’ 2022 World Watch List This week, Open Doors released the new 2022 World Watch List that ranks the top 50 countries where Christians face persecution because they follow Jesus. The list is part of an in-depth research report that... Open Doors Jan 19, 2022
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  3 Reasons Christians Need to Stop Insulting One Another Online We are called to rise above a fractured society, not reflect it. When we see bitterness and hatred today—especially online, where we spend so much of our time—our role is to be examples of Christ’s love and...
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  How to Manage Your Emotions We can learn how to use our emotions in a healthy way. Emotions can either be stepping stones or quicksand. It really depends on how we use them and if we invest the emotional energy they require.
• How Is God's News Bad for Good People, and Good for Bad People? God’s news for all people is a bit surprising, and seems totally backwards at first; but when we understand why it’s this way, it (should) make us run to Him with a heart that is incredibly broken, but also... Kile Baker Jan 17, 2022
• 5 Prayers to Help End Our Lingering Fear of COVID There’s reassurance to find, not in people, or even ourselves, but in Christ. With a strong foundation of faith we can lay our fears to rest. Finding God’s perfect peace is what allows us to live. Here are 5...
• The Meaning of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. We commemorate as well the timeless values he taught us through his example. Coretta Scott King Jan 17, 2022
• 3 Ways Emotional Health Can Be Tied to Spiritual Wellbeing I used to feel somewhat offended when people tied emotional health to spiritual wellbeing. Not only did it make me feel weak in my faith, but it also seemed too simplistic for the complexity of emotions that... Jennifer Waddle Jan 17, 2022
• What Does Jesus’ Baptism Tell Us about Our Baptism? The baptism of Jesus, therefore, declares that our baptism is but the beginning of our life of ministry and service. In our baptism, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit for this purpose.
• What Are the 3 Worst Times to Make a Decision? The good news is, you’re not alone if you’ve made a bad decision in life, and it’s not too late to turn towards making a wise one. Quite possibly the wisest thing you can do, is to avoid making a decision... Kile Baker Jan 13, 2022
• 5 Winter Boosts to Improve Your Mental Health The winter can be a tough time of year for our mental health. Here are five great ways to combat anxiety and depression during the dark winter months.
• 7 Things to Know About Ash Wednesday and Wearing Ashes on Forehead For Christians, Lent is a 40-day season of fasting, reflection and penance culminating in Holy Week and the Easter Sunday commemoration of Jesus’ Resurrection. Religion News Service Jan 13, 2022
• What Are Mortal Sins and How Are They Different from Venial Sins? Are we saved through works, or grace through faith? Asking what are mortal sins cuts to the core of this complicated question. Stephen Baker Jan 12, 2022