Fruit Wars: Reclaiming Your Spiritual Garden
The sweetest fruit grows slow — and it’s often stolen before it ripens. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness — they’re not gone, just stunted. The enemy can’t steal what God plants, but he can distract us from abiding. Stay close to the Vine. Guard your spiritual garden. What the Spirit grows in you, no thief can truly take.
You Need To Abandon God To Find God
Many people feel lost in their faith because they cling to the image of God they learned as children. But what if the journey to deeper belief requires letting go of that old view? Spiritual growth means reshaping our understanding of God — moving from fear to love, from sinner to saint. Abandoning outdated ideas of God can open us to a fuller, richer relationship with him.
Six Reasons Why I Keep a Journal
Journaling is more than just a way to document your day — it’s a powerful tool for spiritual growth and self-reflection. By slowing down and writing honestly before God, you create space to confront your fears, express your gratitude and see the truth of your journey in a new light. This practice grounds you, helping you to notice where God is at work in your life, both in the struggles and the blessings.
Rainer Maria Rilke: A Spiritual Journey By Poetry
While not explicitly Christian in his writings, Rilke’s poetry and prose delve into the depths of human existence, touching on themes of spirituality, love, and our relationship with God. His work continues to offer readers a unique perspective on the human condition, encouraging them to explore their own faith and understanding of God in new and profound ways.
The Secret of Supernatural Living — Intent
The path of spiritual growth in the riches of Christ is not a passive one. Grace is not opposed to effort. It’s opposed to earning. People are more active than when they have been set on fire by the grace of God.
Journaling: Written Reflection & Contemplation
Jim Martin keeps a daily journal and has for a number of years. The practice has been one of the most significant contributors to his spiritual growth and has become a crucial component in his relationship with God.
What is Christian Travel?
What exactly is Christian travel? Most people think of study tours in Israel, mission trips to volunteer in Mexico, or sightseeing the great cathedrals of Europe, but I’m championing a different perspective.