Holy Discontent: A Catalyst to a Deeper Connection With God
Image by cookie_studio on Freepik What pushes you to become better – be it in your job or simply life in general? While bearing some negativity, dissatisfaction brings improvement, such as in religion and the concept of holy discontent. While people are encouraged to...
Automatic Negative Thoughts Influence The Self And Society
Photo by Soragrit Wongsa on Unsplash Everybody struggles with automatic negative thoughts, even the brightest of people. However, nurturing and holding onto them isn’t the best decision. “You are your own worst enemy.” When people are left alone with their thoughts,...
From Ruin To Restoration: Ways To Reconnect With God
Photo by Milada Vigerova on Unsplash Righting wrongs has always been humanity's forte. However, when it comes to religion, this endeavor can become challenging. How do people reconnect with God? Life gets busy. In the years that people are thrown into existence, they...
Beginning Our Journey With God: Taking the First Steps
Photo by revac film's&photography Beginning our journey with God starts by taking the initial actions to develop a connection with Him and make it grow sevenfold. Rev. Robert Mendonca, author of Joy for the Journey (a book about Christian joy), wants everyone to...
Navigating the Royal Road to a Joyful Connection with God
Photo by Patrick Fore In the midst of what seems like a joyless Church, the pages of Rev. Robert Mendonca's book, Joy for the Journey, unfold as a radiant beacon of hope. With the keen insight of a priest, convention leader, and retreat master, Mendonca addresses...
To Have Christ in Your Heart: Showing Piety and Devotion
Photo by MART PRODUCTION Showing piety and devotion is how to form a deeper connection with God so the spirit feels lighter and the soul more polished and bright. The road to salvation begins with prayer. As Christians, our connection with God is one of the most...
The Role of Joy in Christianity and Why It’s Missing in Some Churches
Photo by Surface on Unsplash The Bible consistently emphasizes the role of joy in the life of a believer and its relevance in sharing the gospel. Joy in Christianity plays a central and vital role in our walk with God since it reflects the essence of the faith's...