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How Can Christians Discern If Their Partner Is the Right Person to Marry?
It is both amazing and terrifying that God gives Christians the freedom to decide for themselves who they should date and marry. Sure, God will help them and guide them through His Word. But ultimately, the choice belongs to the Christians themselves.

William Temple, Archbishop Of Canterbury: 10 Quotes From A Spiritual Giant
Temple was a profound spiritual writer who saw deeply into the heart of the gospel.

If You Are Too Busy This Christmas, Then You're Missing God's Heart for the Season
The Christmas rush can sometimes grow more intense during December with all the party preparations, gift buying, reunions, travels and ministry commitments. Can we truly rest this season?

Singles, Here Are 5 Marriage Blindspots You Need to Be Ready for
If there are things we should be most prepared for, they're the blindspots. Here are five marriage blindspots that people need to get ready for as early as singlehood.

Is It Ever OK Not to Forgive Someone?
Forgiveness has never been and will never be easy for anyone to do.

5 Ways to Avoid Addiction to Your Smartphone
Here are five ways to avoid smartphone addiction and make sure that it is actually used to serve us instead of us serving phones.

Battling Depression After Loss: How You Can Grieve Without Becoming Depressed
Grief leads to healing while depression only breaks us little by little. Here are some tips to grieve without falling into depression.

What A Beloved Narnia Story Tells Us About The Star Of Bethlehem
In CS Lewis' novel 'The Voyage of the Dawn Treader', Edmund, Lucy and their obnoxious cousin Eustace fall into the magical world of Narnia again through a painting on their wall of a ship at sea.

Why Is Christmas Missing From John's Gospel?
There is no manger, no star, no wise men, and no angels. In fact, there are none of the familiar Christmas themes at all.

5 Signs You're on the Brink of Having an Emotional Affair
There is a fine line between having a close and platonic friendship and emotional dependency. Those who are in a relationship should be careful enough not to let their feelings for someone else override their commitment to their partners, according to relationship experts.

How To Avoid Family Arguments And Have A Stress-Free Christmas
Sarah Abell gives some advice on how to keep the peace this Christmas.

Why Do Matthew And Luke Have Different Records Of Jesus' Ancestors?
Who were Jesus' ancestors? Read Matthew's Gospel and you get one answer. Read Luke's (3:23-37) and you get another.

Your Calling Isn't Just Tied Up to Your Job Description
No matter how noble the job, your calling is so much more than what you do for a living.

Is It Wrong to Shower Our Kids With Gifts at Christmas?
Christmas gifts may be the one thing that our children might be looking forward to this Christmas season, and that may be a problem.

Should We Even Talk About Santa This Season?
The heart and core of Christmas has and always will be Christ such that even when all things are missing, there is still cause for cheer.

Facing Challenge This Christmas? You're Not Alone
We don't always recognise it, but the Christmas story was one that started off on a sour note.