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.
While we may not love what we see in the mirror, most of us would never leave home without first checking our appearance to make sure everything was in order. Paul also instructed the Corinthians to “Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves" (II Cor. 13:5).
The idea of making a joyful noise to the Lord is often associated with singing, but our "noises" don't always have to be audible. When we live a life pleasing to God, we truly begin living loud.
We all have personal struggles we cannot always understand or control, but God is not overwhelmed by our chaos. Where are you at in your walk with God?
Our neighbor’s house, spouse, servant or ox would be no temptation if we were truly and completely content in our circumstances and life situations. It is as though we could rephrase the tenth commandment by saying, “Be content.”
The deeper and broader we look, the more we can see the hand of God moving over the earth in power and authority. How do you see God at work in the world?
We all go through periods of "dryness" in our spiritual lives, those times in the dry desert when we feel empty, alone, and far from God. Though it may seem counter-intuitive, the remedy for spiritual dryness is quite simple.
Maybe even the worst of times aren't far from the best of times when we trust our unfailing God all of the time. Do you believe God is working all things together for your good?
Billions of people are waiting to hear the Gospel, but, "If you don’t know, then you don’t know that you don’t know." Will you tell those who don't even realize they need the Good News of Christ?
Every day, we make significant investments of our time, resources, and energy. We may not be climbing Mount Everest, but we do constantly take risks. The question we must ask ourselves is: Is it worth it?
The “land between” is the place in life where God seems silent, even absent; but the resurrection teaches us that if all seems lost, God is still at work. Perhaps, this is even when He is doing His greatest work...
Two Sudanese refugees share the story of their conversion to faith in Jesus Christ after receiving "crates of food from the heavens." See how God was glorified as relief was offered to those in need in Sudan.
The God whose name is present tense, “I AM," calls us to a present tense obedience. It's never too late to begin obeying.
Jesus is more than a commodity; He is our Savior. But when we choose our pleasures over His will, can we honestly say we are treating Him as Lord?
Memorial stones are important to help us recall God's faithfulness in our lives. What memorial stones will you raise for the next generation to see?
Living a healthy life is important to all, but perhaps our main focus is on the wrong kind of health. Are you leading a healthy spiritual life?
Caught up in our vision for the end goal, it can be easy to grow impatient with the baby steps along the way. But little by little, those baby steps get you where you're going. What small steps can you take toward your goals?
Easter Sunday marks the greatest event in history, Jesus conquering death. While celebrating Easter is good, we must remember the events that led to this climactic victory so we don't miss the depth of the its meaning.
Hope is a critical component to life. It inspires us to continue to work, to struggle, to try. But what is more than hope is the source of our hope. Is your hope anchored to the infallible promises of God?
Are you looking to go deeper in your intimacy with God, but struggling to find the right motivation? Consider these five simple steps to help you get back on track!
