Early stages of spiritual growth require personal effort & choice. Mature spirituality is also intensely social for it is a life shared with all creatures in heaven and earth.
Tag: love
God Calls for Historical Repentance / Spiritual Meditations
We can see that all is not okay in the world. Loving those in need has a way of creating within us a righteous discontent, causing us to seek causes and explanation; prompting us to see patterns and connections.
God’s Love-A Rhapsody of Particulars/Spiritual Meditations
An enlightening explanation of the multitude of ways that God loves us as unveiled in the Old Testament. You may never have realized what is revealed but you will surely recognize it.
Her Rejection Forced My Forgiveness / Spiritual Meditations
God used Anna breaking up with me, the worst pain I ever experienced, to help me rebalance myself spiritually and emotionally, and at the same time giving me the best spiritual experience of my life – my own Pentecost.
Longing to Reciprocate God’s Astonishing Love /Spiritual Meditations
Longing to Reciprocate God’s Astonishing Love/Spiritual Meditations The supreme surprise of God’s love is that it has nothing to do with you. God loves you because He decides to.
Unwrap Your Spiritual Gifts / Spiritual Meditations
Every Christian has received at least one spiritual gift through God’s grace. Discover yours and make it a significant part of your purpose for being in this world.
Living in the Kingdom of God /Spiritual Meditations
Your Wondrous Kingdom of God Matures We cannot see this transcendental Spirit, hear it, taste it, touch it, or smell it, yet it is here, and it is now – we feel it, and we know it.
What’s Hiding Behind Generosity? / Spiritual Meditations
Psychologists advise us that generosity provides numerous benefits, not only for others, but for ourselves. Generosity also includes kindness, hospitality and service to others; acts that everyone has the resources to provide.
The Key to Loving Your Enemies / Spiritual Meditations
No part of the Sermon on the Mount is more challenging than it’s teaching to love our enemies. Here are some tips to help you attain that love.
The Magic of Courageous Love / Spiritual Meditations
Extolled as the greatest virtue, love is fascinating and complex, and takes courage to reach its pinnacle. The highest and most radical love is agape or selfless love. Even when staring injustice and cruelty in the face, we can choose to love.