As Lent commences on Ash Wednesday, we are entering a time of introspection and prayer leading to Easter. Let us reflect on the significance of death preceding resurrection, urging readers to embrace a daily practice of surrendering self in preparation for our spiritual transformation.
Despite being more technologically linked than ever, studies now show loneliness and disconnection are at an all-time high. How does this trend truly affect your spiritual life and personal connection with God?
Every believer agrees that maintaining our integrity is one of best things we could for our spiritual life, but does it have to be so difficult. Read more to find out how to build consistency with maintaining your integrity.
In a broken world that is constantly trying to bring us down, striving for genuine righteousness throughout our lives is not easy, but the good news is… it is possible.
Have you ever experienced the embarrassing moment when one of your young children blurts out something inappropriate? Their minds are like sponges... but maybe we're not so different. In order to protect against unwholesomeness, we must hide ourselves in the Truth.
Financial, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth are things we all want, right? Perhaps not. We want the end result of growth, but many of us are not willing to endure what is required to actually grow. How much do you really want growth?
From blossoming spring flowers, to long summer nights, to the changing fall leaves, to the cozy winter days spent by the fire, every season has something to offer. The same can be said of the seasons of life. The seasons of our lives do not escape God's notice. In fact, He is weaving them into the glorious design and purpose He has for us.
I am grateful God made us to experience romantic love, but the huge emphasis on this kind of love on Valentine’s Day always makes me think of how incomplete it really is. Romance may be fun and sweet, but true love originates from God and is what we really long for.
How is it even possible to pray without ceasing? If we are honest, most of us are probably closer to ceasing to pray than we are to praying without ceasing. I believe continual prayer is perfectly possible if we have a different understanding what that really means.
As with any growing ministry, there comes a certain danger of busyness. There is only one way to maintain peace amidst chaos. We must continually be growing in our intimacy with God. How is your soul today?
We may not know what was happening in Jesus' life one week after his birth, but one thing we do know is that he was wrapped in swaddling cloths. But why would that matter? Perhaps God uses ordinary things communicate extraordinary signs.
Most people don’t like to wait. It is not much fun and often feels like we are wasting time. Scripture doesn’t teach us how to handle automatic answering devices, but it does suggest the attitude we should have when waiting.
As this weekend marks the second Sunday of Advent, let us celebrate, as we prepare ourselves to re-live the moment of indescribable beauty when the God of the universe became a beautiful baby.
Hal Perkins is a true discipleship coach. His focus is on making disciples of Jesus, rather than making disciples for Jesus. In this podcast, Hal discusses his standpoint on the lost art of being and making disciples of Jesus, and the importance of guarding your heart.
Getting in shape takes time and can be painful, but the payoff is worth it. Our relationship with God deserves more effort than our physical bodies. Do you know how to best get in spiritual shape?
Gratitude is a positive leadership trait. Leaders who practice gratitude all year experience greater results in their personal life and leadership. Check out these five reasons it pays to be grateful!
Bill Blankschaen identifies true Jesus followers as "Faith Walkers." Too often, leaders lead from a position of self-reliance rather than a deep, vitalizing faith in God. In this podcast, Bill challenges that reality and offers a great “field guide” for moving into a life of authentic faith.
We all need those mountaintop experiences, those deep, intimate times with the Lord; but God will never allow us to stay there. The test of our spiritual lives is the power to descend.
Jesus said to be on our guard toward deception. But not all scams are evident. How can we easily identify deceit so we are not fooled?
Al VomSteeg is the Senior International Director for ILI. In this podcast, Al describes “the hanger illustration"—a great way to introduce the foundational disciplines of prayer, scripture, and obedience.
Taking a stand for Christ isn't easy. We can flee for our lives, deny our faith, lie, or even kept our mouths shut... Or we can be faithful to the end. Will you take a stand for Jesus?
Finding the right home is a big task. Wouldn't it be nice if someone did it for us? Even if someone was willing, we would never trust anyone to buy a place for us to live. Is there anyone you trust to do your house hunting?
The God of the present tense, “I AM," calls us to present tense obedience. It's never too late to begin obeying. So, what are you waiting for? The time is NOW!
It is great to be physically fit and healthy, but it is even greater to be spiritually so. Spiritual fitness is about having a deep, intimate relationship with God. I think now is a good time to “work out.” What about you?
