No matter who you are, you’re surrounded by relationships. Friends, family, colleagues, acquaintances…they all play a part in our lives, for better or worse.
How to Grow Spiritually
What Jesus Meant by “Take Up Your Cross”
Whether you’ve spent a day or a decade around Christian circles, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “Pick up your cross.”
What Does it Mean to Have Faith in Jesus?
To have faith in Jesus means we place our spiritual hope, trust, belief, and priority in Him as our loving Savior.
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Is It Normal For Christians to Experience Doubt?
Yes, it is completely normal for Christians to experience periods of doubt in their spiritual life.
A Christian’s Guide to a Joyful Life (Even When It’s Hard)
Joy. It’s something you long for, yet maybe you’re not sure how to truly experience it on a day-to-day basis. Sure, you have moments of joy—but how about the rest of the time?
Bible Verses For When You’re Discouraged
Life is never easy, but sometimes things become extra difficult, painful, or disheartening. And sometimes it’s hard to know where to turn, who to turn to, or what to do when we’re overcome with exhaustion, loneliness, confusion, frustration, helplessness…
What Jesus’ Example Can Teach Us About Prayer and Fasting
Fasting and prayer were a big part of Jesus’ ministry on Earth. Let’s learn how Jesus’ example can teach us how to have a deeper relationship with God.
Relationships
The relationships of our lives can range from blissful to rocky, easy to difficult, fun to boring…
Prayer
Prayer is a simple act of faith with powerful life-changing effects. It’s talking to God and opening your heart to Him, just like you would open your heart to a friend.
How the Bible Defines Love
Everyone talks about it, but do we really know what it means?
What Is Peter’s Ladder of Virtues, and How Does It Work?
Peter’s ladder of virtues is a phrase that refers to eight characteristics to be developed as a person grows in their relationship with Jesus Christ. It can be found in 2 Peter 1.
What the Bible Says About Resolving Conflicts
While it’s the main ingredient in a good story, it unfortunately can spoil things in real life. It might start from minor differences of opinion. But unchecked, it can turn into what feels like a full-blown war.
Is it necessary to attend church to draw closer to Christ?
What Does the Bible Say About Going to Church?While you certainly don’t have to go to church to develop a relationship...
What Are the Beatitudes (And What Do They Mean)?
What Are the Beatitudes (And What Do They Mean)?The Beatitudes, found at the beginning of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount...
What Is the Fruit of the Holy Spirit in the Bible?
When we cultivate our relationship with Jesus, the Holy Spirit gives us traits that help us in our day-to-day activities and interactions. These are the fruit of the Spirit.
Does Prayer Work? If So, How Are Prayers Answered?
Prayer is how human beings reach out to a higher power. For Christians, it’s how we communicate with God. But does it really work? Is it true that God actually intervenes in situations when we call out to Him for help? And why are some prayers answered immediately, while others seem to go unanswered or not get answered for a long time?
Prayer—How Do I Do It?
Prayer is intentional communication with God. And the way you go about it is much like how you’d communicate with your best friend. You can reach out anytime and anywhere, in the way that’s most natural between the two of you.
15 Examples of Prayer in the Bible
Prayer is the primary way we maintain our relationship with God. It’s our method of communication, and He miraculously hears every word that comes from our hearts.
The Armor of God as Described in Ephesians
In Ephesians 6, the Apostle Paul was helping people understand what it means to defend themselves within a spiritual war (Ephesians 6:10-18).