Spiritual Life

I didn’t fully understand the depths of grief until the year my family lost two sisters and a brother within eight months.

You can turn to Jesus when you’re stressed and find the resilience and peace you need to manage any stressful situation – even the most intense stress you go through.

While the entire Bible stresses certainty and assurance, there's one section of Scripture that stakes out this theme as its central focus—the letter of 1 John.

Beyond the rhinestones and chart-topping hits, Dolly Parton's extraordinary life reveals a profound alignment with gospel-filled virtues of humility, joy, and beauty.

As we look back on Dolly’s wonderful legacy, we can learn some key lessons that can help us in our own faith journeys. Here are 5 lessons we can learn about Christian faith from Dolly’s inspiring life.

Grief is an inevitable part of life in this fallen world. For those of us in Christ, death does not have the final word. That does not make loss any less painful. So in times of deep grief, is there one book of the Bible that stands out in offering comfort, hope, and the peace of Christ?

Whenever we’re immersed in the wonder of nature, we’re reminded that we have a wise and loving Creator who sustains all of creation – including us – in powerful ways.

We know we won’t be perfect in this lifetime, but there are some habits that, if tackled, could make a big impact on our faith and the faith of others.

A viral debate questions whether integrating faith into social media's 'chic' trends elevates sacred practices or diminishes their reverence. This article offers a compelling counter-perspective, exploring how embracing modern platforms can authentically invite others toward Christ without succumbing to condemnation or conformity.

Slowing down and stepping outside to connect with God and nature transformed my life. Here are five benefits of carving out time to spend in creation with the Creator:

Before you ask God to speak again, try asking yourself these three questions.

While traveling can disrupt your usual devotional routines, you can stay spiritually connected to God by intentionally packing spiritual tools, finding quiet moments for devotion, practicing daily prayer and meditation, noticing God’s wonders around you, and staying in touch with your faith community.

Our culture presents us with so many versions of Jesus, letting us make Him in our own image. Maybe you've come to depend on a false Jesus and didn't even realize it.

“One of the questions that often comes up is, ‘Can I commit a sin that God cannot forgive?’. The very fact that you’re reading this article is a tremendous indication you’ve not committed the unforgivable sin described in the Gospel of Mark. Here are 10 things you should know about the "unpardonable sin."

The Christian faith calls us to see a life overflowing with opportunities that many people would otherwise overlook. This is a Kingdom-minded perspective. I find this part of the Christian faith so joyful, and yet it seems to be the very thing missing within the health and wellness space.

Here are 10 songs from the 90s that still inspire deep worship. Whether you grew up singing these songs in church or are discovering them for the first time, you can enjoy using them to help you worship God.

As a Christian neuropsychologist, I have spent decades helping people untangle the thoughts, beliefs, and emotional patterns that keep them stuck. I have seen how shame affects the brain, the body, relationships, and spiritual life. But I have also seen the freedom that comes when people replace shame with the truth of who God says they are.

If your heart is to please God and eternally reap the benefits of such a heart and life, here are eight prayers to help you lessen your love for this world.

When someone is being spiritually manipulative, they often focus on the vulnerabilities of a person or group of people. They may even use the Bible for personal, not kingdom, benefit. Spiritual manipulation can even morph into spiritual abuse.

The story of David and Goliath reminds us that the giants we face are not bigger than the God who fights for us. This article shares three faith-filled “stones” for facing life’s battles: identifying the real giant, asking God for His perspective, and speaking His truth over fear, trials, and impossible-looking circumstances.