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Why is Sin Bad? (Very Practical!)

Why is Sin Bad? (Very Practical!)

Here's a thought: What if sin isn't bad because it is evil, but rather evil because it is bad? What does that even mean? Most of us think, my sin isn't that bad because it's not hurting anyone. For example, gluttony, intemperance, wasting time, or "private sins"....

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Should I be Searching for a Spiritual Director?

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...

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What is the Purpose of Lent? – Why live Lent?

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...

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Why Seek God? – Benefits vs. Difficulty

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...

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