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Most churchgoers prefer prayer to Bible reading: study
Most churchgoers prefer prayer to Bible reading: study

Most Protestant churchgoers in the United States spend time alone with God on a daily basis — but most talk to God through prayer rather than listening to Him through His Word, a new study has found.

Are we more than just minds inhabiting a body?
Are we more than just minds inhabiting a body?

The Psalmist described human beings as being 'fearfully and wonderfully made.' How true that is.

What we can do instead of complaining
What we can do instead of complaining

Some of the emotions complaining draws out are heaviness, regret, sadness, and disappointment. Not exactly uplifting, is it?

Christians should not play any part in gender reassignment surgeries, says John Piper
Christians should not play any part in gender reassignment surgeries, says John Piper

John Piper has cautioned Christian healthcare workers against any involvement in gender reassignment surgeries.

Nurturing our relationship with God
Nurturing our relationship with God

Plants get their nutrients from the soil and as Christians our nutrients come from God's Word.

New year, new me?
New year, new me?

There needs to be a mentality shift away from a perfect start, towards the future we can strive for every day.

Who were the 3 wise men who visited Jesus?
Who were the 3 wise men who visited Jesus?

The identity of the magi is ultimately more mysterious and more complex than what traditional Christmas stories suggest.

The dependable Holy Spirit
The dependable Holy Spirit

Growing up to be an independent person, then learning dependency towards God, I am so grateful that I have the best of the best I can depend on.

Wanting to be a hero
Wanting to be a hero

The majority of us are just ordinary people.

Having hope in despair
Having hope in despair

One of the most amazing things about nature that I find inspiring is the ability of a dwindling, dying, dried-out plant to bounce right back into a flourishing bloom after receiving watering, nurturing, and a little bit of pruning.

Bible podcasts help Christians resolving to read the old, old story in the new year
Bible podcasts help Christians resolving to read the old, old story in the new year

While yearlong plans taking readers from Genesis to Revelation have been around for years, podcasts have more recently become a popular way for listeners to keep up with or better understand a daily Bible reading plan.

You had me until you went religious
You had me until you went religious

People advocate for concepts like being kind to our neighbours and being generous to those in need. No one is arguing with that. Yet give away that you're approaching these ideas from a 'religious' point of view and the respect stops.

Who's in control?
Who's in control?

Comfortingly, Satan is on the end of God's short leash; it is God Who is ultimately in firm control.

Early Christians wouldn't have found the Christmas story's virgin birth so surprising
Early Christians wouldn't have found the Christmas story's virgin birth so surprising

The idea of the divine participating in the conception of a child destined for greatness wouldn't have seemed so unusual to an ancient audience.

The Christmas tree is a tradition older than Christmas
The Christmas tree is a tradition older than Christmas

The modern Christmas tree is a universal symbol that carries meanings both religious and secular. Adorned with lights, they promote hope and offer brightness in literally the darkest time of year for half of the world.

Hardship may come but don't worry, just prepare
Hardship may come but don't worry, just prepare

There is something that we urgently need to come to grips with. The world is changing, and not for the best.