Category: spiritual growth

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Here’s What to do When God Seems Silent

People sometimes go through seasons when God seems silent. Is there something wrong with God? Is there something wrong with me? Did I do something wrong? Will I ever experience God’s presence again? How should I respond? What should I do when God seems silent? In order to prepare to experience God again, there are…
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March 2, 2023 2

How to be a Spiritual Gardener

What in the world is a spiritual gardener? There are allusions to nature throughout scripture. In an oft quoted passage in Galatians, we read of the fruit of the Spirit. But that is not the most important thing in that passage. I live in a part of the world where I am surrounded by orchards…
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January 19, 2023 0

8 Characteristics of Wisdom

Is wisdom a descriptor of your life? Asking God for wisdom is consistent with his will. And since we all want to be wise, we should all ask God for it. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James…
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January 12, 2023 0

8 Marks of Spiritual Maturity

Nobody wants to be immature. Growing up, one of the insults I hated the worst was to be accused of being immature. When we identify marks of spiritual maturity, it allows us to not only measure how we are doing but also to know what to work on. Here are eight scriptural marks of spiritual…
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January 5, 2023 0