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3 things we can learn from Paul and Barnabas' being called by the Holy Spirit
3 things we can learn from Paul and Barnabas' being called by the Holy Spirit

Acts 13:1-3 gives to us a picture of how God wants to move in the church. What can we learn from the time God called Paul and Barnabas? Here are a few things.

'Go to the ant': 7 types of laziness for Christians to beware of
'Go to the ant': 7 types of laziness for Christians to beware of

We are meant to be active, to work and to produce things. But we don't always realise when we're being lazy.

Ancient Egyptian papyrus is a Christian magical charm
Ancient Egyptian papyrus is a Christian magical charm

A 1,500-year-old Egyptian papyrus is a magical charm used by early Christians, according to a researcher at Oxford University.

Avoiding brokenness: 6 words only Christian use that make no sense to anyone else
Avoiding brokenness: 6 words only Christian use that make no sense to anyone else

Beyond the obvious register of believer jargon, there's another set of words which are a bit more problematic.

What's it like to be a child of God? 3 things to know
What's it like to be a child of God? 3 things to know

Don't you just love it when your very own God rejoices because of you?

Why is it important to ask God to set a guard over your mouth?
Why is it important to ask God to set a guard over your mouth?

We who have been called by God to be His ambassadors should know that our words bear great weight, and should be very, very careful with the words we allow to come out of our mouths.

Syrian church leaders questions legality of U.S. air strikes

Leaders of the Catholic and Orthodox churches in Syria have condemned the air strikes carried out by the U.S. against military compounds in the country and they are also raising questions about the legality of the operation.

Can an atheist go to heaven?
Can an atheist go to heaven?

Can an atheist go to heaven? Categorically not, is the traditional answer. Heaven is reserved for those who have repented of their sins and trusted in Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour and Lord.

Does God really care about my future?
Does God really care about my future?

Many of us feel uncertain about the future and worry if it will be good to us.

3 Bible verses to encourage you in a time of mourning
3 Bible verses to encourage you in a time of mourning

We all go through a time of mourning in our lives. Are you in a time of mourning right now and hoping to find some comfort? Here are some Bible verses that will give you the comfort that you need.

3 Biblical ways men can combat sexual lust
3 Biblical ways men can combat sexual lust

Sexual lust remains a strong enemy among men, but in Christ there's victory. Here are some Biblical ways by which we can fight and win against sexual lust.

3 ways your smartphone helps you in your walk in Christ
3 ways your smartphone helps you in your walk in Christ

In this article we'll talk about some practical ways to use pocket-sized technology -- our smartphones -- to help us in our walk with Christ.

3 things Christians married to non-believers should always remember
3 things Christians married to non-believers should always remember

Marriage is a God-ordained union of two different people that they may become as one. This is a truth that no man or woman can avoid. Here are a few things Christians married to non-Christians should always remember to think and do.

Nun battling Katy Perry over sale of convent appeals to Pope Francis for help
Nun battling Katy Perry over sale of convent appeals to Pope Francis for help

A nun involved in a legal dispute with Katy Perry over an L.A. convent is appealing to Pope Francis in an apparent effort to block the sale of the property to the pop singer.

Struggle with cynicism? Here's how you might just beat it
Struggle with cynicism? Here's how you might just beat it

The truth is that if you want to look for it, there's plenty wrong with every church, every charity, and every Christian.

How should Christian parents raise their kids? 3 ways how
How should Christian parents raise their kids? 3 ways how

Parenting is a serious responsibility. Christian parents must learn to do it the way God wants it done, so that children will be raised up in the fear of the Lord. In this article, we'll talk about how we can do that.