Living the word of God each day by using your spiritual gifts and passion for your faith is a challenging but remarkable way of life. Letting God truly take over the reigns of your life is a process that ultimately enriches the well being of those whose lives you touch and brings joy to your soul and life. Learning to ultimately trust God is liberating. Continue reading “Tap into your Life’s Purpose: Discovering your spiritual gifts in a changing world” »
Category: Bible Study
Lead Me Lord, I Have Come to do Your Will
This is the last in a series of three articles on “Finding Your Purpose in Life”. Article one, “Discovering Your Gifts” explored personal prayer and opening your heart to listen to God, letting go of your need to control. Article two, “Finding Your Passion” encouraged you to reflect on your personal gifts and to discover your uniqueness in God’s eyes. The possibility that God might be calling you to become a Catholic sister, brother or priest was also introduced. Now, as you experience a deeper communion with God, your heart becomes more receptive to hearing God’s desire for you. This article will explore how this openness allows you to hear God’s call to service on a deeper level by following in Jesus’ footsteps with the possibility of becoming a sister, brother or priest in religious life. Continue reading “Choosing Religious Life – Combining Faith & Service” »
Students of the Bible, with the desire to fully understand God’s Word, know the value of their daily devotions. Planning ahead for this special time requires having the necessary tools available to delve deeper into the meaning of Scripture. This is where a variety of Bible study resources becomes all-important. Your Bible study toolbox might include a concordance (such as Strong’s) or a good Bible dictionary. For the more technologically inclined, computer programs like Quick Verse can also be extremely useful. Continue reading “Enrich Your Devotions With Bible Study Resources” »