Both prayer journals and spiritual diaries can lead to a more spirit-filled life – but what’s the difference between the two? Truth be told, I didn’t even know there was a difference until I read “Keeping a Prayer Diary” in Prayer: The Hidden Fire: Journal and Companion Guide! But there is — and it’s very …
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Christian or not – how do you love God with all your heart? These tips for loving God are based on my four decades of loving God, leaving God, returning to God, and falling in love with God all over again… Before the tips, a quip (or three)… ”Love the Lord your God with all …
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Research on how prayer helps women cope with domestic violence reveals the benefits of praying, and how prayer can be harmful. Praying helps abused women stay strong, faithful, and spiritual…but it can also keep them stuck in an unhealthy relationship. First, what is prayer? “Prayer is exhaling the spirit of man and inhaling the spirit …
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Knowing how to pray as a couple can strengthen your marriage and spirituality. These tips for a spiritual marriage will keep you praying together – because even the most Christian couples get off track sometimes! “Talking to God – even with your husband or wife listening – should be as natural as talking to a friend on …
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Learning how to pray when you’re distracted takes practice! Use these mindful prayer tips to stay focused and connected to God when you’re praying. In fact, I invite you to go beyond “praying to God”! Instead, savor your connection with your Lord and Creator — read my second tip for details. If you get distracted when you …
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These Christian weight loss tips are more emotional and spiritual than physical. Here’s how spirituality can improve eating habits and help you live a happier, fitter, healthier life. Before the tips, a quip: “The spiritual journey is individual, highly personal. It can’t be organized or regulated. It isn’t true that everyone should follow one path. Listen to …
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Biblical prayer is different than centering prayer, meditative prayer, or other types of prayer. God-centered prayer has certain qualities that set it apart – and here are six of those characteristics. “This, then, is how you should pray,” said Jesus in Matthew 6:5-15. “Our Father in heaven, hallowed by your name, your kingdom come, your …
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Do you wish your family was more spiritual, peaceful, and fulfilled? These five tips for spirituality are effective and easy to incorporate — and they’ll quickly become healthy habits for you and your family! Before the tips, a quip: “Live out of your imagination, not your history.” ~ Stephen R. Covey. It doesn’t matter if your family isn’t …
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Like Christmas, Easter is a Christian holiday that has lost its spiritual or Christ-centered focus for many people. If you want to create a more spiritual Easter, try these tips for making this holiday more meaningful for you and your family… “The resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over …
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Do you want to connect with God or a Higher Source of Power, but find yourself easily distracted when praying or meditating? I know I do! Here are my three suggestions for overcoming distractions when praying, plus Gini’s three tips for staying focused while meditating. And, we’d love to hear what works for you in …
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