Spiritual Archives

Worship as a Lifestyle: The 4 Elements of Worship

What are the elements of worship that should be present whenever and however you worship God? How can you practice worship as a lifestyle? Worship is bringing pleasure to God and connecting with him relationally. Since we are to worship God at all times, worship can’t just be singing or showing up at a church service. Those are acts of worship. It’s important to understand the elements of worship that should be present in all acts of worship. Read more to learn about the four elements of worship.

The 5 Purposes in the Purpose-Driven Life

What are the five purposes in The Purpose-Driven Life? How do you keep them all in balance? The purpose-driven life is what God planned for you. When you live out his five purposes, you experience the abundant life he promised. Once you identify how you can live out each purpose, you must learn how to keep all of them in balance throughout your life. Keep reading to learn more about The Purpose-Driven Life.

Overcoming Victim Mentality as a Christian

What do you need to know about overcoming victim mentality as a Christian? How will letting go of a victim mindset improve your well-being? According to Jennie Allen, the author of Get Out of Your Head, one of the biggest mental obstacles facing Christians is a victim mentality. Overcoming victim mentality can be achieved by choosing gratitude over self-pity. Keep reading for tips about overcoming victim mentality as a Christian.

When God Seems Distant: The 4 Ways to Reconnect

What do you do when God seems distant? How can you feel his presence again? When you experience difficult circumstances, you may feel that God has abandoned or forgotten you in some way. Bringing him pleasure will likely be the last thing on your mind. However, it’s vital to continue your worship in the hard moments when God seems distant—because this is when God is testing your character most. Read more to learn four things you can do when God seems distant.

Bible Scriptures to Help You Overcome Complacency

What is said about complacency in the bible? How can you manage complacency? In her book Get Out of Your Head, Jennie Allen argues that complacency leads to a useless and ultimately soul-killing life of self-indulgence and mediocrity. Here are some key complacency bible scriptures and some tips for managing complacency. Keep reading for examples of complacency in the bible.

Humble Yourself Before God: How to Practice Humility

Why should you humble yourself before God? Why is humility so important? Rampant in 21st-century consumer culture, self-importance is the idea that you’re awesome, and even more: that fixating on your own awesomeness is a great thing. To combat this, it’s important to humble yourself before God. Humility involves having a proper estimation of yourself through recognizing that God is awesome and that your calling on earth is to serve other people. Keep reading to find out how to humble yourself before God—and why you should.

The Purpose Driven Life Study Guide

Have you read The Purpose Driven Life? Have you successfully applied the concepts to your life? Pastor Rick Warren wrote The Purpose Driven Life to help you find your purposes and learn how to fulfill them. We’ve put together several exercises to help you apply the principles in the book. These can be done individually or with a group. Keep reading for these practical exercises.

The 6 Reasons to Embrace God’s Purpose for Your Life

What is God’s purpose for your life? Why should you embrace it? Understanding and fulfilling God’s purpose for your life is central to your existence. The Purpose Driven Life author Rick Warren shares six reasons why you should embrace God’s purpose. Read on to learn why you should accept God’s purpose for your life.

The Conversion of St Paul: Lessons From the Bible

What happened during the conversion of St Paul? What inspired his spiritual transformation? What can we learn from this story? The biblical story of the conversion of St Paul chronicles the transformation of Paul the Apostle from persecutor and heretic to a devout follower of Jesus. The conversion of St Paul was set off after an encounter with the risen Christ on the famous road to Damascus, leading to the realization that his doubt of the messiah was misplaced. Here’s what happened during the conversion of St Paul.

The 5 Benefits of Living a Purpose Driven Life

Are you living a purpose-driven life? What difference would it make if you did? When you live a purpose-driven life, you benefit in five ways. It gives you meaning, simplifies your life, focuses your energy, motivates you, and prepares you for eternity. Keep reading to learn more about the advantages of living a purpose-driven life.