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We don’t have to feel burdened about spiritual growth when we remember that growth is given by God (1 Corinthians 3:6–7) and powered by the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22), and that our job is simply to journey with Him and follow His lead.
5 Ways to Rekindle Joy in Our Time with God
If you find yourself needing to break out of boredom and rekindle the joy of spending time with God, here are some ideas to try or revisit
What If I Find My Hobbies More Fun Than the “Christian Things”?
When spending time with God feels like a chore (like having to finish your homework before you can play/watch TV)—could it be because we’ve separated God’s joys from ours, and we think that He only wants us to do the serious, “Christian” stuff all the time?
Two Battles I Face Every Day: Sleeping and Staying Awake
I face two battles every day of my life: the battle to sleep and the battle to stay awake.
How to Bring Joy Back Into Our Everyday Life
We often think a joyful life is one that’s filled with fun activities around the clock. Yet while life isn’t a series of happy events, there are things we can do to make life more joy-filled.
Ways To Enjoy God
When it comes to our relationship with God, we all know what's the right thing to do: read your Bible, pray everyday, walk in constant obedience...and the list goes on. But when was the last time we stopped to really enjoy God’s presence, take stock of the gifts He has given us, and to revel in how much He delights in us?
5 Things to Ask God for in Prayer (When You Don’t Know What You Need)
Philippians 4:6 tells us that we can bring anything and everything to Him in prayer—but what do we pray when we don’t know what we need?
When the Thrill of Success Wears Off
Again, my heart soared as I held the newspaper in my hands. And again, my excitement faded quickly. What was the problem?
I started to wonder if I was in the wrong major. Was I really meant to be a writer? To think that I had it wrong terrified me. If not writing, then what?
When My Joys Don’t Line Up With God’s
"I try to pray and read the Bible, but I’m not the kind of person who posts Bible verses or articles about Jesus. I just feel guilty that I still find my hobbies, like searching for cute collectibles, a lot more fun. Is it wrong?”