Life
3 things a Christian needs to grow in the Lord
Growth in the Christian life requires some things. Just like a plant needs sunlight, water, and nutrients to grow, every Christian needs some things in order to grow in the Lord.
Why did Jesus describe the Kingdom of God as being like a pearl of great price?
The Lord Jesus described the kingdom of heaven as like a very expensive pearl, one that is rare, cannot be cultured or farmed, and certainly cannot be faked. What can we learn from here?
3 tips to having a great quiet time with God
Our times of devotion to God must be times of focused attention and longing for God, times of complete surrender to Him, done consistently and continually. We are to be serious and persistent in our pursuit of Him if we really want to have a great relationship with Him.
How can I memorize Scripture more effectively? 3 ways how
Hiding scripture in our heart, or keeping it stashed and ready for use in our memory, greatly helps in our walk with God. When we have God's word stored in our hearts, we easily find comfort in times of suffering, encouragement for when we feel weary, and joy for when we are tested. Indeed, memorizing Scripture is a great thing.
Honouring God: 9 Bible verses about glory
The 'glory of God' or the 'glory of the Lord' are common expressions in the Bible.
Uber Ex-CEO Travis Kalanick sold third of his Uber stocks to Japanese company Softbank
Former Uber Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Travis Kalanick recently sold a third of his Uber stocks to Softbank, a Japanese tech company.
My story: A Methodist minister describes how he survived a devastating illness â and gave himself to God
Returning to the car after shopping, I felt a sudden stabbing pain in my back near my kidneys and collapsed.
The Jewish people in adversity: The bush which never burns
In our biblical passage today, what G-d is telling Moses, the shepherd of the Jewish people (and in Hebrew shepherd also means beloved) is that the difficult Exodus from Egypt is necessary and fraught with danger. The Jewish people will nevertheless eventually arrive in their promised home of Israel, but...
Didn't bother with New Year's resolutions? Here are 3 things you can definitely manage to do this year
It's already January, and the clock is ticking. Are you already on your way to achieving your faith goals for this year?
Why the 'sandals of the Gospel of peace' described in Ephesians 6 are so important for us
One of the pieces included in the armor of God in Ephesians 6 is a piece of footwear called the "preparation of the gospel of peace." Other versions call it the "sandals of the Gospel of peace." We might not realize it, but this piece of armor is very, very important.
3 ways Christians break a person's trust
Trust is a very fragile thing that needs care not to break. Once broken, trust is difficult to restore, and might not even be restored to its original state prior to breaking. We wouldn't want to break the trust someone places on us.
3 ways Christians can overcome any crisis
When times of crisis come, all who believe in Christ and take refuge in God are assured of victory.
3 ways Christians can shine even in poverty
Whether a Christian is rich or poor doesn't matter, because God is the equalizer.
3 tips to making peace with all people
As children of God, we ought to be a people who love peace and make peace with others. This is a noble thing to do.
5 Bible verses for when you're longing for a touch of God in your life
Do you feel like that right now, longing for a touch of God on your life? Don't worry. God loves to be hands-on with all of us, but we have a part to play in that: seeking Him.
5 Bible verses that will help you not to be afraid in difficult times
Difficult times will surely come, but as God's children we shouldn't be scared or shaken. We have a hope that can never be shaken, and His name is Jesus Christ.