Spirituality

Towards reconciliation: when to take the first step is difficult You have surely happened to experience a relational break, a friendly disappointment or a deep injury, sometimes caused by you, sometimes suffered. The more precious a relationship, the more painful his breakup and the reconciliation difficult. The worst part is that these wounds even arise in church, where love should reign. You may feel the need for reconciliation, but the idea of ​​making the first step...

One of the great debates in the contemporary church concerns the question of whether there are still apostles today. Some, based on Ephesians 4: 8-12, claim that the apostolate is a function that is still active. However, a rigorous biblical and historical analysis shows that the role of apostle was unique and limited to the foundation of the Church. The Bible shows that Jesus had several disciples, but among them, he only chose Twelve apostles...

Marie-Madeleine's testimony: a path to light Marie-Madeleine occupies a unique place in biblical history as a privileged witness to the resurrection of Jesus. Her journey, of a woman delivered from seven demons to the first messenger of the resurrection, perfectly illustrates the transformative power of The good news. The passages of Luke and John reveal the essential aspects of this fundamental revelation of Christianity, and how its testimony can still feed our spiritual growth today. The...

I still remember this conversation. A man I had just met looking straight to me in the eyes and launched me in a solemn tone: “I am the so and so, anointed of God for this generation. »» I smiled. Not because God cannot call someone. But because the call, according to the Bible, does not work like that. However, before accepting such declarations, it is essential to turn to the scriptures to understand what they really...

The baptism of the Holy Spirit: myth, experience or biblical reality? The baptism of the Holy Spirit: an experience that divides Imagine a young Christian, passionate about his faith, assisting for the first time with a Pentecostal cult. Suddenly, he sees believers praying with fervor, some speaking an unknown language, others falling on his knees, eyes filled with tears. Intrigued, he asked an old one: - What's going on here? The man, with a benevolent smile, answers: - It...

The key verse :: "Do not reproduce the patterns of this world, but let your inner being transform by the renewal of your spiritual perception" (Romans 12: 2, contextual adaptation). This text invites a radical break with ephemeral values ​​to embrace a deep transformation guided by the divine word. The "present century" designates the social order dominated by materialist prioritiesstructural selfishness and relative ethics. Paul uses the Greek term aion (αἰών) to describe an era...

The power of praise: a tool for spiritual transformation. One night, I woke up with a start after a nightmare. At the same time, a deep discomfort invaded me: my face was swollen, and my icy body. While the concern threatened tos it, the Holy Spirit reminded me 2 Chronicles 20:22where the army of Israel, by praising God, saw his enemies destroy himself with each other. Inspired, I started to praise the Lord. In a...

Church and marketing: a contemporary spiritual challenge In the modern world, where consumption and materialism reign supreme, the message of Matthew 6:24 resonates with increased relevance. This verse challenges us on the duality between our spiritual life and our material concerns, highlighting a dilemma with which the contemporary Church is confronted. The crucial choice between God and Mammon “No one can serve two masters. Because, or he will hate one and love the other, or he will...