Sometimes, striving after peace and unity can become an idol and can actually lead to stifled spiritual growth in a congregation.
Sometimes, striving after peace and unity can become an idol and can actually lead to stifled spiritual growth in a congregation.
Like any healthy relationship, a good marriage requires work. No matter how compatible a couple may be or how in love they feel, there will be times when unforeseen challenges arise, and it’s then that the true foundation of a marriage is revealed.
“In the psalms, relationship with God happens out loud. More than 95 percent of the psalms express or invite audible words.”
Once we begin to counter what culture says about body image and immerse our minds in healthy, biblical ways of viewing our bodies, we will likely experience not only greater contentment with the bodies God has given us, but greater spiritual growth.
There are so many things that can affect how much we enjoy church, and they are almost all preferences.
Not attending church can become a bad habit for Christians, and one that may not seem like a big deal.
God created us with the need to share our lives with others.
