Life
God is in the business of restoring broken relationships
We all have instances where we have relational dysfunctions. Bitterness, hurt and offence seem like a staple to our broken and imperfect lives. But God is in the process of restoring those areas of relational dysfunction.
When people leaving church doesn't concern you, there's something wrong
People are leaving local churches and transferring to other churches or even leaving the body of Christ for good. That hurts. And it should hurt.
How to respond to those times when it feels God isn't saving the day
Over and over again, God has come through in rescuing not just before but even today. The Old Testament alone makes mention of no less than 500 instances where God came to rescue someone.
Grace and pride: a sense entitlement is not a result of God's work for us
When we come to a realisation that everything we have and everything we are comes simply because of the undeserved and unmerited grace of God, it deals with pride and entitlement that tries to deceive us into believing that we deserve a certain pass or treatment.
Why it's okay that you're not worth God's love
What is our worth? Understanding the gospel points us to two paradoxical realities - our depravity caused by sin which makes us worthless and the gracious sacrifice of Jesus Christ for our souls which makes us priceless.
Fighting to love: How God exemplifies the command to love our enemies
Does God have enemies? It really depends on who you ask, but one thing is clear: Not everyone will be quick to admit that they are enemies of God.
Why are some prayers more effective than others?
Why are some prayers more effective than others? Here are three things to consider that may shed light on this mystery.
The other lost son: How we take being lost the wrong way
The older brother in Luke 15 was just as lost as his younger brother, and many of us are like the older brother - lost thinking that we're on the right track
Pete Wilson and Christian burn out: Is it really OK to not be OK?
"We've said that this is a church where it's OK to not be OK, and I'm not OK. I'm tired. And I'm broken and I just need some rest." said Pastor Pete Wilson.
What Jesus teaches us about why and how we should pray
Here we look at what we can learn about prayer from Jesus, we look at his teachings on how to pray, where to pray and why we need to do it.
4 drawbacks to sharing our faith on social media
It's great that church leaders and celebs like Justin Bieber use Instagram and other social media platforms to share Bible verses, but snapshots of the Christian faith do have some drawbacks.
A lesson from the prodigal son in praying for our loved ones who don't yet believe in Jesus
Too often we can give up on our friends and family members who have yet to accept Christ, thinking that the time when they will turn to Christ will never come. Can we really proclaim to believe that continued prayer and guidance will eventually help others find God if we stop when we don't see results?
Nine Bible verses that will encourage you to put pleasing God before pleasing people
From succumbing to peer pressure to keeping up with the Joneses, we know all too well the power of doing things for the wrong reasons. If you're wrestling with pleasing God over impressing people, these nine Bible verses are great encouragement to make sure it's God first every time.
Fairtrade wedding rings: 5 ethical options for your big day
Wedding rings are one of the most significant purchases a bride and groom will make for their wedding day. For couples who want to ensure that all that glitters is (Fairtrade) gold and that their bands are symbol of more than their love for one another, ethical rings are the answer. Here are five options that are both sustainable and stylish.
What is the biblical concept of commitment and what does it mean for our faith lives?
Whether you've just become a Christian, recently renewed your promise to follow Christ or have practised your faith your entire life, it's always worth reacquainting yourself with the biblical version of commitment. Here are nine verses which will help you as you do that, and get you thinking about what commitment really entails.
7 Bible verses on the wonderful freedom available to Christians through faith
Because so many people associate freedom with the power to do whatever you want, Christianity is is often viewed by the same people as an obstacle to freedom, not a gateway to it.