Spiritual Growth
Insights to help guide and develop faith and trust in God.
3 Ways to Grow Your Relationship with God
By Mary Rooney Armand |
A relationship with God is our most important connection. God created us to be in a loving relationship with Him. Being created to connect with God is an amazing honor that offers indescribable blessings. Jesus teaches and models the love, contentment, and joy a relationship with God creates. “You call me ‘teacher’ and ‘Lord’, and…
Read More How to Be Still With God: A Powerful Exercise to Connect with Jesus
By Julie Ademe |
Are you struggling to clear your thoughts and learn how to be still with God? Discover helpful tips, benefits, and an exercise to help you connect with Jesus to find peace and joy. Closing my eyes, I breathe deeply. The days have been long, and I’m worn out. Facing another day on dialysis seems daunting.…
Read More What is the Spiritual Meaning of Perseverance? A Prayer to Help You Persevere
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Perseverance is a powerful word meant to encourage us in our efforts. Understanding the spiritual meaning of perseverance is an essential part of our faith journey. “And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.”…
Read More What Does the Bible Say About God’s Grace? 6 Ways God’s Grace Transforms Us
By Dawn Ward |
Do you find it challenging to understand the meaning of grace? It’s easy to recite the definition of grace as God’s “unmerited favor towards us,” but what does it mean to truly experience God’s grace? God’s grace has the power to save and transform us in every area of our lives. Let’s explore what the…
Read More How to Wait on God During Grief and Sorrow
By Cecille Valoria |
Learning how to wait on God is hard, especially during grief and sorrow. If you are grieving, may you find hope and inspiration in Cecille’s story. I needed to get home fast! I visited this place often, but it still felt foreign. I looked for landmarks and remembered a theater nearby where cabs were accessible.…
Read More What is Godly Wisdom? How to Gain Wisdom for Guidance and Decision Making
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Do you wonder what is Godly wisdom and how it differs from knowledge? Does it feel like everyone else has more wisdom than you? No worries, everyone can gain Godly wisdom because God distributes it equally when we ask. “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and He will give it to you. He…
Read More Spiritual Freedom: How to Stop Negative Thoughts and Break Free
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Is it possible to experience spiritual freedom? How do we stop negative thoughts and break free? I hope this devotional provides insight into spiritual freedom and the joy you find breaking free from negativity. In High School, I participated in an end-of-year field day enjoying the events, camaraderie, and freedom from classwork. However, I dreaded…
Read More 6 Ways to Overcome Negative Labels and Walk in Your Identity in Christ
By Lavonda McCullough |
Negative labels change the way we see others and ourselves. Read how to overcome labels and walk in your identity in Christ. Imagine stepping into one of your favorite stores, only to find it draped in red tags signaling its imminent closure. That sinking feeling of disappointment washed over me when I recently walked into…
Read More How to Be Prepared: 3 Helpful Steps for Preparation in the Bible
By Robyn Rison Chapman |
Read along as Robyn guides us on how to be prepared to face challenges while fulfilling our calling. One of the things I love about my home office is the natural light that a large window and sliding glass doors offer. The more natural light in my space, the better I like it. It makes…
Read More How God Uses Suffering for Our Good: 7 Powerful Ways
By Collene Borchardt |
In this article, Collene powerfully reveals how God uses suffering for our good. My eyes lit up and my heart started to pound as I read the text. It was an invitation to an event with a bunch of friends. An event I really wanted to go to. An event I knew would be an…
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