Buddhist Catholic Contemplative Evangelical General Christian Hindu Jewish Latter-day Saint Muslim New Visions Progressive Christian

Beliefs

Topics

Columnists

Resource Library

Research Tools

Video

Podcasts

Thought Readers

Faith In Media Tracker

Newsletters

Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In Subscription Support

Follow Patheos

What Would I Do Without God

Home
General Christian
Relationships and Religion

2023-11-16T17:17:51-05:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

3 Ways Faith Helps When Our Lives Are In Limbo

Last updated on: November 16, 2023 at 5:17 pm By Theresa Siller

0 Comments

The midlife crisis. It’s definitely not for sissies. I am in a transition from 37 years of teaching into a new career at age 59. And no, I’m not returning to college. First, I could never afford it. And second, it already took me 8 years –3 majors and 2 colleges – to finally earn my degree, back in the day. My dream job is to be a successful writer. I’m grateful to be writing for multiple publications, but no... Read more

Careers, Workplace and Religion

Discerning God's Purpose

Discerning God's will for us

2023-11-09T11:43:37-05:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

6 Life-Changing Lessons From My Parents

Last updated on: November 9, 2023 at 11:43 am By Theresa Siller

0 Comments

In honor of National Parents As Teachers Day, November 8th, I’d like to share some of my most important life lessons. Thanks Mom and Dad! 1. Don’t announce your resume. 2. Never wear out your welcome. 3. Never forget thank-you notes! 4. Always go above and beyond the call of duty. 5. Always read and listen to both liberal and conservative newspapers and radio shows. 6. Conquer hatred with love. 1. Don’t Announce Your Resume My mother always told me... Read more

Progressive Christian

Learn all points of view

Life Lessons

National Parents As Teachers Day

Never wear out your welcome

Randy Pausch-The Last Lecture

The importance of thank-you notes

Importance of Thank-you notes

Learn both liberal and conservative

Life Lessons

Randy Pausch

The Last Lecture

2023-10-31T12:00:31-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

3 Things Matthew Perry’s Struggles Can Teach All Of Us

Last updated on: October 31, 2023 at 12:00 pm By Theresa Siller

0 Comments

I can’t stop my wracking sobs. We all loved Matthew Perry. He left us way too soon, October 28th, 2023, age 54. Friends was one of the most iconic sitcoms ever, in the history of T.V. Matthew’s memoir, Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing (2022) perfectly describes the devastating disease from which this spectacularly talented actor/screenwriter suffered. Alcoholism and Addiction are cunning and baffling. As we grieve, we can all be grateful for 3 things this brilliant and complex man taught us: Persistence,... Read more

Progressive Christian

Home and Religion

Matthew Perry's Addiction

Matthew Perry's Addiction

The Big Book of AA

2023-10-24T12:35:08-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Does Halloween Celebrate Demons? How Does The Devil Get a Foothold?

Last updated on: October 24, 2023 at 12:35 pm By Theresa Siller

0 Comments

Halloween has been accused of “celebrating demons” by some Christian groups. I can totally understand why they feel that way; after all, some ghoulish costumes seem to do just that! Personally, I believe Halloween is one gigantic, innocent masquerade party for kids and adults. We all know that good is stronger than evil; God will defeat Satan in the end; but it’s still paramount to respect the power of evil as we go through life. Demonic possession gains a foothold... Read more

2023-10-19T09:43:33-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

As A 34-Year Marriage Veteran, 5 Things I’d Tell A New Bride

Last updated on: October 19, 2023 at 9:43 am By Theresa Siller

0 Comments

If asked, I’d advise a new bride to remember to: Put aside your own wishes at times. Downs are normal and plentiful! Be honest and firm, but gentle. Love is a decision. Laugh as much as you can. Put Aside Your Own Wishes At Times In some moments, it’s not about you at all. If your husband wants to have a good friend stay a few nights, and you don’t even know the person, by all means, help hubby prepare... Read more

Progressive Christian

Love is a decision

Marriage Advice

Navigating Intimate Relationships

Courage to Change 12-Step Book

Love is a Decision

Marriage

Navigating Intimate Relationships

Shakespeare

Thomas a Kempis

2023-10-13T11:00:59-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

3 Common Mental Health Conditions, and How Faith Combats Them

Last updated on: October 13, 2023 at 11:00 am By Theresa Siller

0 Comments

In honor of World Mental Health Day, October 10th, I’d like to talk about my own struggles, in hopes of helping someone else. Anxiety, Depression and OCD affect millions of Americans. We all use tools to help, be they Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, medication and/or natural remedies. With these strategies in a box, with God’s peace as the lid, relief can be found. Anxiety My very first panic attack occurred my junior year of high school. Racing heart, queasy stomach and... Read more

Progressive Christian

Health, Fitness and Religion

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

2023-10-04T11:40:51-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

3 Strategies to Successfully Wait on the Lord

Last updated on: October 4, 2023 at 11:40 am By Theresa Siller

0 Comments

There are three strategies which help us wait on the Lord. 1. Stop suggesting to God, 2. Ask for strength/peace, 3. Accept God’s outcome. If we practice these three skills, we will have a much less stressful life! “I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in His word I do hope.” Psalm 130:5 Stop Suggesting! My husband likes to tease me about being God’s Consultant. He says my business card reads, Theresa Siller, God Advisor. Boy am I... Read more

Uncategorized

Gary Sinise

The Wesley Covenant Prayer

Waiting on the Lord

2023-10-02T12:31:19-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

3 Ways Our Guardian Angels Help Us

Last updated on: October 2, 2023 at 12:31 pm By Theresa Siller

0 Comments

Today, October 2nd, is the Feast Day of the Guardian Angels. They help us navigate this sometimes-perilous Earth in three major ways: 1. Assisting us in avoiding temptation, 2. Protecting us physically, and 3. Helping us grow closer to God. St. Padre Pio said, “Invoke your guardian angels, that they will illuminate you and will guide you. God has given them to you for a reason. Therefore, use them!” In the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 336, it states:... Read more

Angels help us avoid temptation

Catechism of the Catholic Church

Feast Day of the Guardian Angels

Angels help with temptation

Catechism of the Catholic Church

Feast Day of the Guardian Angels

Padre Pio

St. John Bosco

St. Thomas Aquinas

2023-09-27T15:31:21-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

3 Ways to Notice God’s Grace in Everyday Life

Last updated on: September 27, 2023 at 3:31 pm By Theresa Siller

0 Comments

There are three powerful ways we can witness God’s grace on this Earth. 1. An unexpected break. 2. A good fluke. 3. Dodging catastrophe. An Unexpected Break One day as I was lamenting that our family had WAY more month than money, I pulled out yet another bill from the mailbox. Or so I thought! It was not a bill, it was a CHECK! Apparently we had “overpaid” a prior payment, and this was a “refund”. I don’t believe that... Read more

Progressive Christian

Avastin eye shots

danger of texting while driving

2023-09-25T15:27:35-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

3 Ways to Make Your Pity Party Fruitful

Last updated on: September 25, 2023 at 3:27 pm By Theresa Siller

0 Comments

When life delivers unexpected suffering, try these 3 tips to overcome self-pity: 1. Think of someone worse off than you. 2. Expect nothing and appreciate everything. 3. Know that all pain has a purpose. It Always Could Be Worse! I have a new doctor who is very thorough. She gave me a list of vaccines and screening procedures to get. I’ve been working through all her recommendations, but last week my Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis shot threw me for a loop. The resulting... Read more

Progressive Christian

Catholic

Health, Fitness and Religion

Bethany Hamilton

Harlan Coben

Katy Nichole "Hold On" song

TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz

Which book of the Bible has the most chapters?

Select your answer to see how you score.

Isaiah Proverbs Genesis Psalms

Browse Our Archives

Select a Category !2-Step Programs 4th Step Inventory 11th Step Prayer-Big book of AA 4th Step Inventory AA adulting Alcoholism Alzheimers Angels help us avoid temptation anxiety Anxiety for the Unknown armor of God autoimmune disorders Avastin eye shots Benefits of attending Eucharistic Adoration Bethany Hamilton Bible verses on peace Big Book of AA Billy Joel song Blessed Mother Blind faith bomb sniffing dogs Bust Stigma canine intelligence Carpal Tunnel Surgery Catechism of the Catholic Church Celebrity Memoir Christian Author Christian exclusivity Christian judgment Christian meanness Claddagh Ring Confidence Contentment danger of texting while driving Dementia Demonic possession Demons Depression Devil Discerning God's Purpose Disease of Addiction dogs' amazing sense of smell Dr. Tony Evans drug sniffing dogs Earth's pleasures are fleeting exorcism Failure Failure faith discussions Father Amorth Fear Feast Day of the Guardian Angels Forgiveness Forgiveness in other faiths Friend Tribe Friendship Ghosting Glennon Doyle God Epiphany God's gift of dogs God's help to forgive God's Peace good deeds Good friends Grace Gratitude Gratitude List greater purpose grounding Guardian Angels Gulf War Harlan Coben Higher Power Sovereignty Holiness Hospital ship Comfort How can the Bible help suicidal ideation? How Important Is It? Identity in God Idols Above God ignore other human's opinions Importance of Community Importance of Morning Prayer Intercessor with Jesus Katy Nichole "Hold On" song Kidney transplant Learn all points of view Let Go and Let God Life Lessons Limbo Life Listening Listening with eye contact Love is a decision lyme disease M. Scott Peck Marriage Advice Matthew Perry RIP Matthew Perry's Addiction Maya Angelou Medical Discharge from the Navy Mental Health millennials not attending church Mother Angelica Movie Soul Surfer Movie Unstoppable National Parents As Teachers Day Natural Family Planning-NFP Natural vs. Artificial contraception Navigating Intimate Relationships Never wear out your welcome Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Only God Can Fill You Otherworldly strength Our Lady of Guadalupe Our Lady of Lourdes Our Lady of Medjugorje Padre Pio peace Prayer of Jabez progressive muscle relaxation proselytizing QTIP Randy Pausch-The Last Lecture recession of 2008 Retinologist Sacrament of Confession Satan Satan's Lies search and rescue dogs Self-Esteem service dogs Shame short-term memory loss spiritual warfare St. John Bosco St. Thomas Aquinas suicide suicide prevention suicide risks The importance of thank-you notes Tony Dungy toxic people Trust Uncategorized unexpected blessings Unfulfilled Soul what would Jesus Do?

Select a Month November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023

TRENDING AT PATHEOS General Christian