by Christina Semmens | Jul 29, 2018 | Blog, Christian Living
Yesterday, I shared the 4 Simple Steps to Holiness, and promised that I would elaborate about each of the steps in the days ahead, so today I will talk a bit more about the foundation of all things in the spiritual life–daily prayer and meditation. Time with our...
by Christina Semmens | Jul 28, 2018 | Blog, Christian Living, holiness, Uncategorized
In my work as a Spiritual mentor, many times I am asked “How can I grow closer to God and become a better person?” I am very straightforward (too much so, according to my family! LOL), and I will respond that while being a better person is great, our goal...
by Christina Semmens | Jul 27, 2018 | Blog, Christian Living, evangelization
Ever wondered why many people in our society today claim to be spiritual, but not religious? Much research has been about this, but I think it’s actually fairly simple–people no longer have adequate fear of the Lord. What is fear of the Lord? According to...
by Christina Semmens | Jul 26, 2018 | Blog, Christian Living, holiness
“Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.” — St. Augustine This quote by St Augustine has made its rounds in various forms throughout the years since Augustine first wrote it back in the 4th century. However,...
by Christina Semmens | Jul 25, 2018 | Blog, Christian Living, evangelization
For many today, love is understood to mean that you must accept whomever the person says they are and whatever it is that they choose to do. This supposedly shows you have respect for the person’s freedom and individuality, and how they choose to express...
by Christina Semmens | Jul 24, 2018 | Blog, holiness
So often in my life, I look around and realize how comfortable I am. Not just physically with the blessings of a house, car, clean and ample water, food, and clothing, but am spiritually comfortable as well, and it gives me pause. Why you might ask? Simply because to...