Life
What matters more than skill in becoming job competent
When we think of job competency, the first thing that we think of is a skill or talent. While skill and talent may help, it's not enough to stand out in the work place.
3 reasons why you should not withhold the words you need to say
Here are some words that should never be withheld and why they should be released.
Jesus-centred marriage: Loving your wife means loving yourself
It's like the principle of sowing and reaping: the more love you sow, the more love you reap.
He hears you: 7 Bible verses to reassure you that God's listening to your prayers
If you've been talking to God and you're starting to lose faith that His ears are open to your prayers in general or a request in particular, these Bible verses can refresh your memory on what you need to do to reach out to Him and have Him respond.
4 things to reassure you when it feels like you're in a hopeless situation
With age comes wisdom but we will always lack the answers to some of our most significant questions. If you can't get your head around why certain things are or aren't happening, here are four things to reassure you.
3 comforting thoughts for when living out your faith leads to rejection by others
If you're an unwilling "reject", turned on by friends or family because of your faith, or you feel cast aside for any other reason, here are three comforting thoughts.
Allowing the gospel to offend you
The gospel points to the fallen condition of man that highlights our need of Jesus Christ.
How God's beauty affects our daily living
To say that God's beauty can affect your life is an understatement. It has the power to transform you completely.
8 scriptures that teach us to be generous
Being generous is tough because it can sometimes put us in a position where we need to sacrifice our own personal desires and comfort to be a blessing to others.
What is the Bible's antidote to living in the flesh?
The Bible tells us that when we live by faith in the finished work of Christ, we have become new creations because our spirits are now renewed and made right with God. However, even as we now walk with right spirits, we are still left with the struggle of our flesh that still remains sinful.
Being a 'pastor' to your children has little to do with preaching to them
Parental pastoring is something that the Lord clearly calls us into, providing not just for the physical needs of our children, but even the needs of their spirits and souls.
4 parenting truths we can learn from Pokemon Go
While the game Pokémon Go poses challenges, it also provides us parents with some valuable lessons that can point us toward more Christ-enabled and Christ-centered parenting.
The one argument that might make a hardline atheist stop and think...
Christianity works. We're used to the idea that individual testimonies are a strong witness to the truth and power of God. But so are larger scale episodes of forgiveness and grace.
7 scriptures on praising God through affliction
It seems that, in a Christian's life, problems will forever be a constant. God reminds us that in times of deepest trouble we can still put our faith in Jesus, knowing He has already won the battle.
3 ways we misunderstand worship
We are all divinely called by the one true God to be worshippers. It doesn't matter what you do or who you are, it's deeply wired into each and every human being to worship something or someone.
God delights in being your Saviour
Have you ever experienced a season where you're dragging your feet into a meeting, into church or even into your own household?