Spiritual Life

5 Ways Remembering 9/11 Can Help Us Grow Closer to God

Whether we personally remember the events of 9/11 or we know about it only as an important time in history, here are 5 ways remembering 9/11 can help us grow closer to God.

Where Is the Line Between Sharing the Gospel and Performative Faith?

The seriousness of the gospel gives us a greater reason to speak, but it doesn’t give us less reason to think about how we speak. We need to be careful not to add unnecessary stumbling blocks between the person and the message.

Why Is the Name of Jesus So Taboo?

The name Jesus just feels different, doesn’t it? But why? Why is it… at least somewhat taboo? I think there are a few reasons.

10 Roles of the Holy Spirit in Our Lives

Through the power of the Holy Spirit, believers are saved, filled, sealed, and sanctified. The Holy Spirit reveals God’s thoughts, teaches, and guides believers into all truth, including knowledge of what is to come. The Holy Spirit also helps Christians in their weakness and intercedes for them.

Does God Accept the Worship of Every Religion?

A Biblical Examination of Worship, Revelation, and Divine Acceptance

4 Ways to Resist the Rapture of Riches

When it comes to popularity, the sad truth is that, in many cases, money matters. Consider four ways to recognize and resist the rapture of riches.

7 Bible Verses About Work and Rest for Labor Day

Labor Day offers Christians an opportunity to consider both the value of faithful work and the necessity of God-given rest. Through seven passages—including Genesis 2:2, Colossians 3:23, Psalm 90:17, Matthew 11:28–30, and Hebrews 4:9–10—this article explores how believers can honor God by working honestly, practicing generosity, accepting their human limits, and finding rest for their souls in Jesus. It also reminds readers that their worth does not depend on constant productivity and that a lasting Sabbath rest remains for God’s people.

10 Fall Outdoor Activities to Grow Closer to God and Each Other

Just as Autumn brings the beauty of falling leaves, going outdoors frees us to shed busyness and draw closer to God and each other.

4 Rhythms That Quiet the Soul in a Noisy World

Pastor Tommy Brown helps us find a way to slow down and follow Christ with purpose in his book, The Speed of the Soul.

4 Steps to Silencing the Lies That Steal Your Confidence

There’s a battle going on in our thought lives. Let’s see how to silence the lies that steal our confidence, take every thought captive, and renew our minds with the truth.

Rediscovering God’s Design for Work This Labor Day

In the beginning… God worked. And then He rested. He was finished with His creative plan, but what did He have in mind for people? What was God’s design for work?

Why Tech Can Be Good, but It Can Never Be Enough

Despite its power to connect us, technology often falls short of meeting our fundamental needs for genuine community and spiritual fulfillment. True belonging thrives in embodied, face-to-face interactions.

10 Scriptures about Death to Comfort the Grieving

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

5 Faith-Based Techniques to Manage Stress with Grace

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.

5 Birthmarks of the Born Again Christian

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.