Photo by Wallace Chuck With its rhythmic whispers and potent imagery, poetry has long been a refuge for the burdened soul. It cradles anxieties, amplifies joys, and paints landscapes of longing, loss, and love that resonate across the human experience. In its embrace, we find solace, understanding, and perhaps, even a glimpse of the divine….
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For the Mind That Overthinks, Faith Is the Only Remedy
Photo by Zeyad Taha on Unsplash Nervousness is a normal part of the human experience, but this is typically followed by the often pestilential practice of overthinking. God has planned the future, the past, and everything in between, as stated in Isaiah 46:10: “Only I can tell you the future before it even happens.Everything I…
Strategies for Overcoming a Joyless Church Experience
Photo by Vince Fleming on Unsplash It’s not impossible to overcome the lack of joy in a church; these strategies might help when your church is down low. As we’re drowning in turmoil and uncertainty, one would hope the church, a place of spiritual solace and community, would be a bastion of joy. However, many individuals find themselves…
God’s Gaze: Where Do Women Stand in the Eyes of God?
Photo by Briana Tozour on Unsplash Is everyone truly made equal, or is this what religion only wants us to believe? Today, there is a disparity between men and women, the supposed equal children of God. “There is neither male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Similar sentiments are scattered around…
Spirituality Isn’t Always Positive, How It’s Detrimental
Photo by Daniele Franchi on Unsplash Spiritual beliefs are supposed to improve well-being by bringing people closer to God. However, when misused, these can also lead to the contrary. Christians are already encouraged to participate in religious activities as early as childhood. They’re persuaded to attend mass and other religious-centered activities to get closer to…
To Sam It All Up 