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Why does this blogger say, \'I don\'t tell people that I\'m a Christian\'?
Why does this blogger say, 'I don't tell people that I'm a Christian'?

In the once deeply religious Britain, it was atheists and the irreligious who feared the judgement of God-fearing believers. Now, in a post-religious nation, is it the religious who fear the judgement of the secular? A Christian blogger writing for the Metro says she now refrains from mentioning her faith to others.

Who should I listen to: a nonbelieving expert in a field of study, or a person who\'s inexperienced but who loves God\'s Word?
Who should I listen to: a nonbelieving expert in a field of study, or a person who's inexperienced but who loves God's Word?

In a world of alternative facts, many people including Christians are easily swayed by whatever comes their way. Who do we listen to at a time like this?

Why Christians need to stop pursuing happiness today
Why Christians need to stop pursuing happiness today

Is happiness really something to be pursued? How do most people pursue happiness today?

What to do when we feel like God is disappointed with us
What to do when we feel like God is disappointed with us

God is not disappointed with us. But what are we to do when it feels like He is?

How can Christians show love to a selfish person?
How can Christians show love to a selfish person?

Some people are easier to love than others, but God told His followers that they must love all — even those who are selfish and difficult to deal with.

There's a secret to true contentment - do you know what it is?
There's a secret to true contentment - do you know what it is?

How can people be truly happy and content in their lives? Some of the richest, most powerful people in this world are some of the unhappiest, which means money and fame do not guarantee contentment.

This one thing will set you free to be at peace with yourself
This one thing will set you free to be at peace with yourself

Have you ever felt so restless that even after tiring yourself silly, you still look for something to do because you can't stand being still, like you don't have peace?

How to respond when others spread false information about you
How to respond when others spread false information about you

Every slanderous act purports to destroy someone's name and reputation so that the slanderer can get ahead of the victim. Have you been a victim of slander? If you are, read on.

How being generous becomes a problem to you – and to those you\'re giving to
How being generous becomes a problem to you – and to those you're giving to

God wants all of His children to be generous alright, but we are also told to be wise.

What does God think about beauty? These 6 scriptures  explain
What does God think about beauty? These 6 scriptures explain

Here are six scriptures to help us ponder the issue and get the value of beauty in context...

Girl aged 6 tells school friends how Jesus saves after mum gives up crime and drugs for Christ
Girl aged 6 tells school friends how Jesus saves after mum gives up crime and drugs for Christ

'My daughter, through going to church and Sunday school, it's given her a really solid foundation, the sort you can get only by knowing God and Jesus. She's actually turned into a little evangeliser herself. She's telling all the kids in her class how much Jesus loves them. It's just amazing.'

4 ways to break the sense of entitlement in your kids
4 ways to break the sense of entitlement in your kids

Having a sense of entitlement can lead to huge relationship, career and even spiritual problems if not addressed at an early age. Here are four ways to break the sense of entitlement in your kids today.

Is it OK for a Christian to participate in non-Christian parties and celebrations?
Is it OK for a Christian to participate in non-Christian parties and celebrations?

Because we now live in and for Christ, our priorities change. Our choices of friends and activities change. We are called to be holy in all that we do because our Father is holy. This means saying goodbye to things that are not of God. Thus, is it OK for a Christian to participate in non-Christian parties and celebrations?

Does God approve of all things done \'in faith\'?
Does God approve of all things done 'in faith'?

The Bible tells us that without faith it is impossible to please God. Pleasing God requires that we do His will in faith. Does this mean that if we do practically anything as long as it is done in faith, we will please God?

Why the connection between God\'s praise and warfare in Psalms is important for our faith
Why the connection between God's praise and warfare in Psalms is important for our faith

Friends, if we want to grow in our faith, we need to both praise God and wage war against the enemy. The enemy wastes no time deceiving us and attempting to derail us from God's will over our lives. We should be relentless against him!