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Should I be Searching for a Spiritual Director?
Spiritual direction makes us feel special. We get to talk about ourselves and feel heard. We get to think about how well we are doing and pat ourselves on the back for making such "great efforts" in our spiritual lives. It gives us space to feel bad for ourselves and...
The Actual, Physical Impediment to Growth in the Spiritual Life
Could this be your problem? It is wonderful to have a comfortable relationship with God, to read the Bible and desire His presence and action in your life. It is beautiful indeed to pray and praise with all your heart, soul, and voice. It is commendable to give your...
What is the Purpose of Lent? – Why live Lent?
Lent is coming up quickly. It's so easy to "give up chocolate" or take the cursory but meaningless, "I'll be nicer", approach to Lent (now that "Don't just give up chocolate for Lent" has become popularized). Maybe our goal is to "Read the Bible more" or "Pray 10...
Why Seek God? – Benefits vs. Difficulty
Why seek God? Seek the Lord, while He may be found: call upon him, while He is near. - Isaiah 55:6 Seek ye therefore first the kingdom of God, and His justice, and all these things shall be added unto you. - Matthew 6:33 We live in a culture of self-sufficiency. We...
What to Expect when God brings you Closer to Himself
Wouldn't it be wonderful if we had a tool to help us gauge our growth in the area of union with God? Most people seem to believe that they should gauge their closeness with God by how touchy-feely they get about Him, how many spiritual consolations they receive in...
Why Does it Matter if we Know, Love, & Serve God in this Life?
Can we stop overcomplicating Christianity? Maybe we don't even realize we are doing it, but sometimes all we need are fresh words to simplify and refresh our perspective... and consequently, our enthusiasm. We worry about what we are supposed to be doing. We worry...
