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Best Apologetics Books, Websites, & Podcasts: Equip Yourself

Do you feel equipped to answer challenges to your faith? How could you do a better job of explaining what you believe and why? Apologetics are sound arguments designed to justify your beliefs. You need facts and reason at hand to solidify the foundation of your faith and respond to questions and challenges from others who see things differently. Here’s some good news: established facts and reasoned arguments for biblical Christianity exist, and many people have already done a lot of the hard work to bring them together. I’ve assembled what I think are the best apologetics resources. Keep reading

How to Unlock Spiritual Creativity in 4 Ways

What is spiritual creativity? How can you be more creative through your faith? In Seeking Wisdom, Julia Cameron says that you should absorb God’s messages, gifts, and signs and channel them into your creative endeavors. Her book lays out how to fuel creativity through spirituality. Read below four ways to unlock spiritual creativity, according to Cameron.

3 Prayers of Appreciation for God’s Gifts

What are prayers of appreciation? Who should you show gratitude to? Prayers of appreciation show gratitude for God, the people in your life, and the things that you have. Julia Cameron, the author of Seeking Wisdom, says showing appreciation can help you realize what’s truly important in your life. Here are three prayers of appreciation to express your love.

The 2 Prayer Requests That Will Strengthen Your Spirituality

What are prayer requests? What should you request if you need help in life? Requesting from God can be difficult because it’s so tempting to ask for selfish things. However, Julia Cameron recommends two prayer requests that can help you without sounding selfish: humility and a better mood. Read below the prayer requests that Cameron talks about in her book Seeking Wisdom.

2 Prayers of Appreciation to God That Show Your Thanks

How can you show gratitude to God? What are prayers of appreciation to God? Julia Cameron says that praying can help you harness God’s creative energy. Her book Seeking Wisdom recommends reciting prayers of appreciation to claim positivity and goodwill. Read more to learn two prayers of appreciation to God that you can recite.

The Creative Benefits of Having Faith in God

What are the benefits of having faith in God? How is your creativity boosted by faith? Julia Cameron’s book Seeking Wisdom explains how to fuel your creativity through spirituality. One of the most effective ways to do this is to have faith in God and the future. Keep reading to learn how your creative projects can benefit from having faith in God.

How to Stay True to Yourself: Brianna Wiest’s Advice

You can heal with love. Discover how the love you feel in your heart can improve your physical health and help you overcome illness.

What does it mean to “be true to yourself”? What does staying true to yourself entail in practice? People inherit values and beliefs about the world from their family and society at large—this is a natural part of socialization. The problem is that some people never question these values, beliefs, and ideals, even if they are in stark opposition to what feels right to them. Though social conditioning is pervasive, you can overcome it, learn to think for yourself, and feel better about yourself and your experiences. With that in mind, here’s how to stay true to yourself.

Daydreaming: The Psychology of Zoning Out

Do you zone out a lot? What is the psychology behind daydreaming? Daydreaming is a mundane act, but it can reveal a lot about your subconscious. According to Brianna Wiest, the author of 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think, your daydreams are the projection of the things that you feel you most lack and are relying on others to fulfill. Here’s what your daydreams may reveal about your subconscious needs and desires.

Challenge Your Beliefs: Are They Yours or Society’s?

Why is it important to challenge your beliefs? How do you know whether your beliefs and opinions about the world are true? What are the consequences of living with blind beliefs? Challenging your beliefs is an important step in self-growth. The more you question the validity of your thoughts and beliefs, the less likely you are to accept other people’s opinions as your own. The following questions will help you question your beliefs to see whether they align with who you really are.

The Importance of Being Optimistic About the Future

Why Having No Hope for the Future Causes Depression

Why should we be optimistic about the future? Why is infinite knowledge vital for our future? There are so many pessimistic predictions about the future, but there are based on our current knowledge. Accepting that there is more to learn can better improve lives and create an optimistic outlook for the future. Read why The Beginning of Infinity‘s author David Deutsch says infinite knowledge creates infinite optimism.