In Christian living, all of life is about learning to live as Christ would if He were walking in our shoes. Balance, work, relationships, finances, living our purpose, future goals, all of it is about Christ when we say that we are following Him.
What is THE purpose of life? This question relates to the ones we all ask ourselves. Is this it? Is this all there is? Are we some kind of cosmic accident?
Fasting is a tool, a spiritual discipline, whose whole goal is to bring us closer to the Lord. It does not make us holy, it does not earn acceptance from God, it is a way to break the hold of the world on hearts so that we can give them wholly to God.
Meditation for Christians is far different then the mind- emptying practice of eastern religions. Rather than emptying the mind, Christian seek to fill the mind with thoughts of God.
The Bible speaks of life with God over a period of thousands of years. It was inspired by the Spirit of God and written by the hand of kings and shepherds, rich and poor, on three different continents and as many languages.
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus.Paul is telling the people of Philippi that they could and should think like the Lord. How did the…
In this study from the book of the prophet Nehemiah, we can see the hearts and acts of God and of the people. It is condensed so we can see the main struggle in the people of Nehemiah's day.
Can you imagine walking through your day always being aware of the presence of God? Wouldn't this change your way of thinking, relating, habits and conversations? Do you think you might experience more peace, hope and joy?
Our hearts and minds sometimes really want to follow God, but our bodies, now that can be a whole other story especially with our culture's constant messages.
The church is grappling with what exactly is the role of Christian women in the church and women are trying as best they can to live and serve and grow within the parameters they are allowed. They crave depth in Christ and places to lead and serve, true community and a way to impact the world for Christ, but sometimes are only offered teas, crafts and classes on being a good wife and mother by the church.