Spiritual Growth
Insights to help guide and develop faith and trust in God.
Finding God in Grief: How to Draw Closer to God While Walking Through Loss
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Grief is the expression of deep sadness and sorrow. It erupts from the loss of something you value and love. Finding God in grief allows you to freely grieve while holding onto hope and a promise that is bigger than any loss you are experiencing. When you experience grief, God’s presence comforts you regardless of…
Read More How Does Faith Impact Your Life? 10 Examples of How Faith Changes Everything
By Mary Rooney Armand |
How does faith impact your life? It changes everything. I have learned from experience, that faith changes you; not a cliche of false hope but the truth. Incorporating faith into your everyday, ordinary life will impact every part of your life. Your thoughts, your decisions, and your relationships will change. As Hurricane Ida swirled around…
Read More 4 Powerful Keys for Overcoming the Sprit of Fear with Faith
By Mary Rooney Armand |
I have lived with fear most of my life. Even as a young girl, I nursed fears and illogical outcomes on a daily basis. Overcoming the spirit of fear always seemed like a good idea but living free from fear felt unattainable. Fear was my constant companion. -Going to sleep meant overcoming the spirit of…
Read More What is My Spiritual Gift? 7 Powerful Spiritual Gifts and How to Identify Your Spiritual Gift
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Have you wondered, what is my spiritual gift? What does the Bible say about spiritual gifts and why is it important to identify your spiritual gift? When I first learned God offered spiritual gifts the next question was what is my spiritual gift? And then I thought how amazing that the creator of the world…
Read More Trusting God in Making Decisions: 3 Ways to Make Godly Decisions
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Is it possible to get better at trusting God in making decisions? Does God care about every decision you make? When making decisions, can you learn to release control and believe God will guide you? When making decisions is there more than one choice that could be right? Most of us probably ask ourselves these…
Read More Who Am I in Christ? 6 Amazing Qualities of Jesus
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Who am I in Christ? Are you questioning your identity especially as it relates to your spiritual life? I didn’t contemplate my identity or who I was in Christ until it seemed everything was falling apart. I thought I knew who I was in Christ and understood my relationship with God until things began to…
Read More What Does the Bible say About Faithfulness?
By Mary Rooney Armand |
I love the word faithfulness. It is like comfort food for the soul. When someone is faithful it is affirming and validates our sense of belonging and worth. Faithfulness is an unfailing loyalty that is repeatedly demonstrated. When I study what does the Bible say about faithfulness, I become aware of how faithful God has…
Read More 8 Helpful Keys to Spiritual Growth For a Closer Walk with God
By Mary Rooney Armand |
A relationship with Jesus awakens your spirit and changes every part of your life! Because your spiritual health is directly related to your relationship with God, there is no exact formula for spiritual growth. There are helpful keys for how to grow spiritually that help you enjoy a closer walk with God. When I was…
Read More What is Spiritual Fatigue? 5 Ways to Overcome Spiritual Weariness
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Are you feeling discouraged, disconnected, or disillusioned with your faith? If so, you may be experiencing spiritual fatigue. Spiritual fatigue is feeling tired or exhausted in your Christian journey. Spiritual fatigue is also referred to as spiritual weariness or a lack of strength to push forward; in other words, when you feel spiritually drained, defeated,…
Read More 4 Powerful Ways to Pray Specifically
By Mary Rooney Armand |
I have prayed to God my entire life, but have not always thought to pray specifically. When I keep my talks with God vague, it is because to pray specifically exposes my vulnerability; similar to when a friend asks how you are doing and you don’t reveal the whole truth. When we pray we are…
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