INTIMACY
My relationship with God
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The Reality of Living Marriage as a Calling
No one ever told me this would be easy, but I never knew that it could be this hard" - "Brave" Moriah Peters . Truer words were never spoken of marriage. First, let me give a tiny disclaimer: I am married and I would do it all over again an infinite number of times....
Why Reparation is Necessary for Intimacy
“I’m sorry” Two simple words with such deep layers of meaning.... and yet we toss them about flippantly, seldomly stopping to contemplate the other side. "I’m sorry", has become synonymous with "Oops... aren’t I cute anyway? How can you stay mad at this face? Don’t...
Why and How to Overcome a Fear of Silence
For the heart that desires peace or any sort of spiritual life at all, a lack of silence is the worst plague of modern society. It's a bold claim, but the average modern American household has three plus televisions, to which we have approximately 6+ hours of exposure...
Is it Possible to Stop Sinning? – The Simple Antidote
Today was a horrible day. Some would judge me and say I am oppressed by religious guilt over being human, maybe I even need counseling to help myself believe that the "petty things" I regret are truly petty. But, I know it's more than that. It's not about the actual...
For When You Just Don’t Love God…
Someone very dear to me confessed to me once 'but I just don't love God like that! if heaven is all white robes, playing harps and praising God all day, I'm not even sure I want to go there" This may be a trite and imperfect description of heaven uttered in a huff of...
4 Attitudes Preventing Your Strong Relationship with God
How do you know if you have a strong relationship with God or not? Do you feel like you are growing in your relationship with God… or is it stagnant? Is your prayer life invigorating, changing you, or making a difference in your life… or is it something you fight?...