Spiritual Intimacy

Why Pastors Have Affairs: Sacred Boundaries and Sexual Abuse

Rev. Dr. Steven Koster

Why do pastors have affairs? Explore the intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual doors of intimacy you open and close to safeguard your marriage.

Four Gateways to Intimacy

Rev. Deb Koster

Do you know the different types of intimacy? Learn about various types of intimacy and how to incorporate these practices to create healthy relationships.

Embracing the Gift of God's Word

Rev. Deb Koster

Are you struggling to find time for Bible reading? Discover the joy of the psalmist in Psalm 119 and begin embracing the gift of God's word in your life.

Finding Time for Spiritual Growth

Rev. Deb Koster

Do you struggle to find time to spend alone with God? Consider these ways that you can invest in a relationship with God to guide you to grow spiritually.

Living the Beatitudes in our Families

Rev. Deb Koster

Do you wonder what God wants for your family? Consider this wisdom from the sermon on the mount for guiding your family in living out God's kingdom values.

Motherhood and the Vine

Aneece Alicea, MA, LMHC

Motherhood can feel like an overwhelming task when we try to face it on our own. Discover the importance of staying connected to God to equip for the task.

Resurrection Power for Relationships

Rev. Deb Koster

Do you wonder if your relationship is beyond hope? Consider the hope that the resurrection of Jesus brings us for the transformation of our relationships.

Walking the Valley of Grief: Write Your Own Psalm of Lament

Rev. Dr. Steven Koster

Do you struggle with how to express painful emotions to God? Choose to follow the psalmists and write your own song of lament to give your pain to God.

Living As People With Squishy Shoes

Rev. Dr. Steven Koster

How does baptism change us? Learn how baptism transforms us and see what it looks like to live as people whose shoes are squishy with God's abundant grace.

Family Blessings from the Lord's Prayer

Rev. Deb Koster

Jesus taught his disciples to pray and he is still teaching us today. The petitions of the Lord's Prayer can be a blessing when applied to our families.

Adopted Into God's Family

Kim Sullivan

Is your family of origin less than ideal? Discover the blessing of being adopted into God's family and find ways to grow deeper in those relationships.

Finding Joy and Patience Amid Struggles

Kim Sullivan

Are you dealing with difficult struggles in your family life? Discover the gifts that God provides to help us to navigate difficult times in our lives.
Date Title Author Topics
November 1, 2023 Why Pastors Have Affairs: Sacred Boundaries and Sexual Abuse Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Dating, Dating Well, Sex & Dating, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Conflict & Crisis, Sex & Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
October 18, 2023 Four Gateways to Intimacy Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
August 30, 2023 Embracing the Gift of God's Word Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy
August 13, 2023 Finding Time for Spiritual Growth Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy
July 9, 2023 Living the Beatitudes in our Families Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy
July 2, 2023 Motherhood and the Vine Aneece Alicea, MA, LMHC Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
April 12, 2023 Resurrection Power for Relationships Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Conflict & Crisis, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
February 8, 2023 Walking the Valley of Grief: Write Your Own Psalm of Lament Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
January 15, 2023 Living As People With Squishy Shoes Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
January 1, 2023 Family Blessings from the Lord's Prayer Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
December 25, 2022 Adopted Into God's Family Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing
December 14, 2022 Finding Joy and Patience Amid Struggles Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing
August 10, 2022 17 Things Spiritually Healthy People Don’t Do Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
August 7, 2022 ​Why Worship? Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
June 15, 2022 The Gift of Sincere Faith Rev. Jason Ruis Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
April 27, 2022 Building an Intimate Marriage Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Sex & Marriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
April 19, 2022 Kingdom Building Practices of the Early Church Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
April 17, 2022 The Spirit's Fire for Your Family Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
April 13, 2022 Living Our Easter Identity: How Christ's Death and Resurrection Changes Us Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
April 10, 2022 Living Our Easter Identity: The Impact of Christ's Dying Words Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
February 20, 2022 Parenting on Fumes and Learning Selfcare Jess Ronne Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
January 12, 2022 Praying Through the Valley: Overcoming Grief Jolene DeHeer Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
January 9, 2022 Praying Through the Valley: Discovering My Self-Worth Jolene DeHeer Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
December 29, 2021 I Know That My Redeemer Lives Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy
December 12, 2021 Finding Joy at Christmas! Kim Sullivan Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Holiday Celebrations, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Mentoring Faith
December 8, 2021 Bring Peace to Those Around You Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Grandparenting, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
November 28, 2021 Advent Hope Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Grandparenting, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy
November 23, 2021 Choosing Gratitude Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing
October 24, 2021 Praying Through the Valley: Overcoming Loneliness Jolene DeHeer Dating, Living Single, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
August 29, 2021 Being Teachable: Developing a Teachable Spirit Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
April 21, 2021 When God Seems Silent Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
March 17, 2021 Jesus Promises Our Forgiveness Rev. Dr. Bret Lamsma Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy
March 14, 2021 How Do I Raise My Child to Embrace Faith? Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy, Mentoring Faith
March 7, 2021 Finding Belonging Rev. Dr. Bret Lamsma Dating, Living Single, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
January 24, 2021 Passing Faith to the Next Generation Kim Sullivan Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Mentoring Faith
January 6, 2021 Faith Lessons From the Prayers of the Black Church Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy
December 30, 2020 New Year’s Resolutions Just Don’t Work: How to Make Real Change Dr. Melinda Hammond, LCP Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
December 16, 2020 Finding Hope Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
December 13, 2020 Blue Christmas Dr. Janet Irvine Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Grandparenting, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
November 4, 2020 Bearing One Another's Burdens Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy
October 14, 2020 In The Ruins…God Sees You Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
September 9, 2020 The Benefits of Praying Together Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Dating, Dating Well, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy
September 6, 2020 Praying for Your Spouse Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy
June 10, 2020 The Power of Praying for One Another Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
June 7, 2020 Finding the Blessings in Slowing Joy Bocanegra, MA, LCPC Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
June 3, 2020 Claiming Our Spiritual Identity Kim Sullivan Dating, Living Single, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
May 20, 2020 Riding the Emotional Roller Coaster Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
April 29, 2020 Listening for God Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
April 8, 2020 Practices to Strengthen your Relationship With Jesus Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing
February 26, 2020 Moving Past Regret Kathy Krentkowski, MA, LCPC, LMHC Dating, Living Single, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
February 16, 2020 Moving Past Conflict to Find Unity Debi Mitchell, MS, LMFT Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
February 5, 2020 What Could You Gain from Counseling? Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Discipline, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
January 29, 2020 How Can I Glorify God in the Gutters of Life Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
January 5, 2020 Why Am I Angry? Kathy Krentkowski, MA, LCPC, LMHC Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
December 29, 2019 Finding a Focus for the New Year Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
December 22, 2019 Faith Lessons from Joseph Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
December 15, 2019 Three Lessons from the Wisemen Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
December 11, 2019 Faith Lessons from Anna Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
December 8, 2019 Faith Lessons from Simeon Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
December 1, 2019 Faith Lessons from Shepherds Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
September 3, 2019 Sharing our Brokenness Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Mentoring Faith
May 1, 2019 Doing Weight God’s Way Kathryn DeYoung, LCPC, LMHC Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
April 28, 2019 Is Bitterness Making You Sick? Debra Crockett, MSW, LSW Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
April 24, 2019 Finding Your Identity Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
April 17, 2019 Dwelling with God Kathy Krentkowski, MA, LCPC, LMHC Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
January 27, 2019 Confronting My Fears Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
January 6, 2019 Self-Esteem: Object in Mirror is NOT as it Seems Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
December 19, 2018 Put Down Your Cellphone Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
December 16, 2018 Spiritual Intimacy: Immanuel Today Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Holiday Celebrations, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
November 25, 2018 Savor Every Moment and Give God Thanks Debi Mitchell, MS, LMFT Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
May 21, 2018 Finding a Healthy Self-Image Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Dating, Living Single, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
May 7, 2018 Finding Hope Amid Suffering Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
April 23, 2018 Choosing Sabbath Rest Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
April 9, 2018 Redefining Success Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
April 2, 2018 Eradicating Envy Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
March 29, 2018 Caring for One Another Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
December 30, 2017 A Brand New Year for Families: How Will You Be Changed? Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing
November 30, 2017 Holiday Grace Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
November 2, 2017 Living with Self-Doubt Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing
October 16, 2017 Learning Forgiveness from the Psalmist Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy
October 12, 2017 Drinking from the Well of God Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy
September 25, 2017 Five Blessings from the Reformation Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy
September 7, 2017 5 Ways You Give the Devil a Foothold in Your Life Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
May 22, 2017 The Benefits of Hardship Dr. Robert Ritzema Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
May 15, 2017 The Harms of Comparison Kathy Konrath, LCPC, LMHC Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
April 13, 2017 The Gift of Sacrifice Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
March 23, 2017 The Armor of God Kathy Konrath, LCPC, LMHC Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
March 6, 2017 Is Anger a Sin? Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
January 23, 2017 Guidance for Making Difficult Decisions Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
January 5, 2017 God Works Through Weakness Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing
December 26, 2016 Help! My Schedule is Making Me Crazy! Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
November 7, 2016 Growing in Faith: Moving from Head to Heart Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
October 6, 2016 Crossing Bridges Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
July 21, 2016 Dealing With Disappointment Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
July 11, 2016 Learning to Receive Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
June 2, 2016 Give Me Patience – Now! Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
January 21, 2016 Generational Living: Connecting with Peers Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
January 7, 2016 7 Reasons to Allow Gratitude to Change Your Attitude Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing
December 21, 2015 Love Traveled at Christmas. Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Grandparenting, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
September 7, 2015 Navigating an Unequally Yoked Marriage Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
August 24, 2015 Uprooting Sinfulness: Seven Deadly Sins Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
March 23, 2015 Learning to Listen Dr. Janet Irvine Marriage, Communication, Spiritual Intimacy, Conflict & Crisis, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
February 12, 2015 Demonstrating God's Love: Caring For Your Spouse Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Grandparenting, Being Grandparents, Spirituality, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
January 12, 2015 Self-Care in Balancing Career and Family Responsibilities Evie DavyRomano, MS, LMFTA Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Single Parenting, Blended Families, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
December 15, 2014 Advent Worship: Christian Mindfulness Jessica Parks, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Holiday Celebrations, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing
November 24, 2014 Six Ways to Practice Gratitude Joy Bocanegra, MA, LCPC Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
March 27, 2014 To What Voices Will You Listen? Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
September 19, 2013 Leaving a Spiritual Legacy: The Story of Epaphras Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Mentoring Faith

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