Spiritual Life

The story of Job in the Bible shows a man who suffered but never turned away from God. God gives us the power to endure hardship, difficulties, and trials, but we must learn and grow into patience.

Lent offers us an opportunity to come to terms with the human condition we may spend the rest of the year running from.

But sometimes, our feelings get out of control, and more weight begins to bring that scale off-balance. That’s when we often experience “faulty thinking,” expecting the worst, making assumptions, unfairly blaming ourselves, and more. When this happens, it can be helpful to ask God to take away these negative and irrational thoughts and counter them with His mighty and perfect truth.

Ever wonder how bunnies, eggs, lilies and lambs came to be associated with Easter? Does the fluctuating date confuse you? Susan E. Richardson explains many of the traditions and symbols of this holy holiday.