Check Your Spiritual Vitals
Check three spiritual vitals—regular Scripture reading, consistent prayer, and active involvement in a local church—to identify and address root causes of spiritual struggle.
Darryl Dash
I'm a grateful husband, father, oupa, and pastor of Grace Fellowship Church East Toronto. I love learning, writing, and encouraging. I'm on a lifelong quest to become a humble, gracious old man.
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Why a Boring Christian Life is Best
The best Christian life embraces ordinary faithfulness in Scripture, prayer, and church rather than chasing extraordinary spiritual experiences.
Counterintuitive Truths About Prayer
Prayer is about honest, simple communion with God, focusing on his presence and surrendering control rather than striving for perfection or following rigid formulas.
Hope for Christians Who Are Bad at Habits
Spiritual growth doesn't require natural habit-forming abilities.
Become Who You Already Are
Christian growth is not about achieving a new identity through self-improvement, but about living out the transformed identity that God has already given believers through Christ's death and resurrection.
We’re All Beginners at Prayer
Prayer is not about expertise or eloquence but about humble, heartfelt communication with God, who welcomes us as we are.
When You Don't Feel Like Going to Church
Sometimes the most meaningful worship happens when we show up despite reluctance, allowing God to meet us in our weakness through the church community he designed for our spiritual formation.
The Problem With Habits (and Why We Still Need Them)
Spiritual disciplines, while necessary, risk becoming empty routines that distract from their true purpose: bringing us closer to God.
The Journey of Progressive Sanctification
In a world obsessed with instant results, discover why God intentionally designed your spiritual growth to be an imperfect journey rather than an immediate transformation.
A Beginner’s Guide to Reading the Bible
Reading the Bible can be hard. Here's how to get started.
The Hidden Value of Church
The church might be the most underrated and under-appreciated way to grow spiritually.
Building a Stronger Prayer Life
Discover how to transform your prayer life from a daily struggle into a profound, joy-filled conversation with a Father who deeply cares about every detail of your life.