Spiritual Life

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  Knowing God’s Voice Intimately For many of us praying to God feels like yelling within a great canyon. Sometimes it may seem like someone’s joining the conversation, but how can we be sure that other voice isn’t just an echo of... Addison Bevere May 17, 2023
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  4 Ways to Resist the Rapture of Riches When it comes to popularity, the sad truth is that, in many cases, money matters. Consider four ways to recognize and resist the rapture of riches. Wendy Patrick, PhD May 16, 2023
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  5 Myths about Angels He will send angels to help you at times, but the glory and praise belong to God—not to the angels.  Vivian Bricker May 16, 2023
• Are You Casting Your Anxiety on Jesus or Carrying it Alone? We have two choices when we are experiencing worry and anxiety. We can carry it alone or cast it on Jesus and share it. Toddlers carry all their anxiety alone and try to do it themselves. Mature Christ...
• What Have We Done for the Lord Lately? Have we talked to the Lord daily like we talk to our family and friends, and not just when we need something? Have we given the Lord our time, our personage, or our lives at all? What have we done for Him...
• 5 Steps to Finding Strength in the Battle Strength is necessary for conquering any battle. Here are 5 key steps for finding strength in the midst of your battles. Jennifer Maggio May 15, 2023
• Guilt and the Great Deception in the Christian Life If you left the church because of how guilty that community made you feel, please consider the difference between shame that does not belong to you and guilt that convicts you of your sin in order to restore...
• 3 Contemplative Practices You Can Start Today Before you get stressed about another thing you have to do to be a “good” Christian, know that contemplative practices are nothing but an invitation: an invitation into knowing God deeper and seeing him in...
• 10 Things to Know about Recovering from Spiritual Trauma When your world feels shaken up because all you thought to be true (about who you are, who God is, and how God works in this world) got twisted up and used to harm you, you may have experienced spiritual... Jolene Underwood May 12, 2023
• How to Embrace the Awkwardness of Your Small Group If your group feels stale, shallow, or just plain awkward, try these 4 practicals to pump lots of love and patience into your group, and see what God can do!
• 12 Ways Christians Can Relieve Stress I’ve come to see that through God’s strength, I can break the hold stress has on me when it hits. And sometimes, the simplest things are the most effective. Here are some ways I’m learning to handle those... Heather Adams May 11, 2023
• How to Decide Where to Serve in Your Church There are always needs within a church, and all good needs, too. The opportunities are innumerable and can be overwhelming. Where does one start? Denise Kohlmeyer May 10, 2023