Think of getting a sense of connection from a tangible resonance felt through a simple sprinkle of salt. Curious? You should be. There’s a buzz in holistic circles about something dubbed ‘Spiritual ...

God's spirit is present in the world, said Jason Gattis, the senior pastor at Chattanooga's First-Centenary United Methodist Church. "Part of the kingdom is within heaven, and we experience that ...

This chapter focuses on three groups of U.S. adults, based on their answers to the following four questions: Do you think of yourself as spiritual? Do you think of yourself as religious? How important ...

In cancer and palliative settings, brief, structured conversations about meaning and faith are associated with higher patient ...

Zen teachers and gay married priests Koshin Paley Ellison and Robert Chodo Campbell discuss the importance of relationship in ...

Spiritual formation shouldn’t be an attempt to control ministry outcomes—it’s about cultivating space for God to work. I recently read about a spiritual formation program that went terribly wrong. A ...

As a messenger who presents the word of God, it's an honor to serve. My goal in communicating is to ask the Lord what he wants me to say and to use me to do his will. For those of you who are ...

True spiritual strength is not about control or dogma but about wisdom that embraces both clarity and madness.

Dear Bonnie: I am trying to figure out what kind of spiritual gift I have. Ever since I was 16 I have recalled a woman always whispering my name as if she is trying to get my attention. I was afraid ...

Spiritual depression generally refers to a loss of spiritual vitality and joy. In terms of Christianity, experiencing a spiritual depression might involve: losing touch with your faith “forgetting” ...