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Scripture speaks about how God wants us to know him—certainly through informational knowledge but ultimately in a personal ...

Nothing good in life is easy. Good things come with great effort. This is true of many things, including prayer.

The end result of relying on God’s wisdom instead of our human wisdom is seen in Verse 18, “And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.” ...

“there was a great wind, so strong that it was splitting mountains and breaking rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord ...

One of the things I find most appealing about the award-winning writer and poet Mary Karr is her forthright, almost brutal, ...

This desire to give praise to God comes from within (“we long to praise you”). But who are we humans? “A small part of your creation, who carry with us our destiny of death, who bear the testimony of ...

Learn how to care for yourself spiritually in times of worries and stressful situations. villalpando #austin360 ...

Everything in future will improve if you are making a spiritual effort now.” - Swami Sri Yukteswarji With these unforgettable words, Swami Sri Yukteswarji emphasized the importance of present ...