By Kathryn Lupisan, Mental Health Coach Christians are not immune from various mental health issues. Many people including pious Christians today are plagued by mental health challenges related to self-perception and social triggers. Our world is a fallen world, therefore ill-health, including mental ill-health, are challenges we may face. There is nothing to be ashamed of. MentalContinue reading “Mental Health Resilience”
Category Archives: Spiritual Life
Solitude: Facts & Best Practices
In a world that has become so busy, having some time alone can be often difficult to achieve. Many do not even see the need to create time to be by themselves, seeing it solely as an act that has negative connotations. However, being alone isn’t such a bad thing, and practice is needed toContinue reading “Solitude: Facts & Best Practices”
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Facing Trials: 7 Ways to handle them
Trials are a vital and inevitable part of a Christian’s journey. However, different Christians respond to trials differently, which leaves us with the question: “how should I respond to trials?”. There are a lot of bible verses that give instructions on how to face trials and what to benefit from them. Romans 5:3-5 tells usContinue reading “Facing Trials: 7 Ways to handle them”
Make the Best of Lent: 12 Things to Give Up + Take Up
The purpose of Lent is to live out a sober time to prepare for our Lord’s passion and resurrection. It is a season of penance and renewal. Make the best of Lent: choose one thing to detach or fast from in the first list. In the second list, choose one thing to attach to. ChooseContinue reading “Make the Best of Lent: 12 Things to Give Up + Take Up”
Spiritual but not Religious: Reflections of an Ex-Spiritualist
Spirituality (“S”) in the western world often refers to concepts drawn from known religions or religious practice. However, unlike religion (“R”), S often does not have detailed concepts or doctrine and tends to leave the “how” to the individual. See an example of a popular definition of spirituality here. Here are some important lessons IContinue reading “Spiritual but not Religious: Reflections of an Ex-Spiritualist“
Baptism : 7 Facts Every Christian Should Know
The Catholic Church defines baptism as a sacrament that cleanses us from original sin, makes us Christians, Children of God, and members of the church. Being the first out of the three sacraments of initiation, baptism opens the door for the reception of other sacraments and is a requirement for fully becoming part of theContinue reading “Baptism : 7 Facts Every Christian Should Know”
Forgiveness: 9 Practical Tips To Make It Easier
Indeed, it can be very challenging to forgive someone. More so, when the wrong done is a very grievous and painful one. A lot of people have even made decisions never to forgive certain persons in their lives on account of one offense or the other. As a result, the weight of these grudges andContinue reading “Forgiveness: 9 Practical Tips To Make It Easier”
The Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul: 7 Lessons from His Life & Ministry
As we mark the feast day of the conversion of St. Paul on January 25, we take a look at the life of this great apostle of God. Although he was not among the ten originally called by Jesus Christ, the influence of St. Paul on the early church and the present-day church cannot beContinue reading “The Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul: 7 Lessons from His Life & Ministry”
8 Important Questions in Life
Knowledge of who you are is important to give your life meaning. To guide you into good decisions and to define your true self worth. We are creatures elevated above all others because we are made in the image of God. In addition, we become children of God through baptism because it is through thisContinue reading “8 Important Questions in Life”