spiritual formation

Encouragement comes from knowing that even the greatest heroes of faith were also flawed and broken—wrecked, weary, restless, and sometimes tortured sinners—even at their spiritual peak.

The New Testament often tells us to be "filled with the Spirit." Do you ever wonder how to unleash the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in your life?

"Politics is not just about policies and leaders," says Kaitlyn Schiess. "It's about the direction of our spiritual formation."

I might lean toward believing all that hooey about the health risks of mobile phones, but that's not where the real danger lies.

As you consider your kids' need for spiritual direction, says Lacy Finn Borgo, recognize that “children have all of what they need to have an encounter with God."

Distraction from a mind filled with thoughts is one of the greatest obstacles to spiritual formation.