Life

Stepping into your calling: Knowing that leaders are made, not born, should reassure you

Many people who want to pursue God's call are afraid to take up the challenge because they feel they weren't born with the right skills, the right charisma or the right family name.

10 scriptures that teach us about God's sovereignty in the midst of loss

When facing loss, Jesus is our Emmanuel, meaning He will always be with us to bring comfort, nurture and hope.

Why God does not want to see bitter Christians

When we are faced with offence, hurt and disappointment caused by others, it can be easy to fall into a root of bitterness. But God says in His word that because of what Jesus has done, forgiveness of sins flows to us and we in turn can now forgive and be forgiven, instead of allowing bitterness to flourish.

You are not a mistake: Why knowing this makes all the difference in your relationship with God

Deep inside every human being is an embedded desire to know the reason for his creationâthe specific purpose why he is here on earth.

Spontaneous public prayer: 3 points to remember to boost our passion for it

Imagine Tebow leaping up from his seat to offer his prayers. His passionate belief in the power of prayer is one that we can all develop and demonstrate. And it's a trait that will assist those who experience emergencies of any kind around us. Here are three points to remember to increase our passion for spontaneous prayer.

Thorn in the flesh: 3 reasons why God might keep it there

It's important not to frame every temptation or sin as a thorn. Talking to other Christians who you trust to be discreet and speak wisely can help you identify actual thorns in your life. Is there a thorn in your life that you believe God wants you to endure? Here are three reasons why He might let it remain.

Losing doesn't make you a loser: Here are 8 Bible verses to prove it

The Bible is packed full of verses that can help make us feel every bit the winner since we are with Christ.

3 ways to press pause every single day

Here are three ways to promote a pause during your day. Each of these ideas takes one minute or less to do. So, there's no excuse not to try them. If you're too busy to spend around a minute doing something different, then you're really too busy.

Questions to help you discover your compatibility with a potential spouse

Here are three questions that are worth asking yourself and your partner before you agree to commit to one another for the rest of your lives.

Why adultery is bad for your emotional wellbeing

Adultery is commonly defined as engaging in sexual intercourse between a married person and a person who is not their spouse. Based on data from the National Opinion Research Center survey in 2014, 17 per cent of women in marital relationships have committed adultery compared to 25 per cent of men.

Michael Schumacher health news 2016: F1 champion 'reacting' to specialist treatment, says former boss

Here's some very good news for Michael Schumacher fans who have been hoping and praying for his fast recovery: the Formula One champ seems to be reacting to specialist treatment being given to him.

Friends in faith: 11 Bible verses on the beauty of friendship

Do you have a friend who is really special to you? Why not send them one of these verses today and tell them how much you value them. And, if you're finding it difficult to find the right words to reconnect with a close friend, these verses can also inspire and motivate you to get in touch.

10 Bible passages to remind us that God's kingdom is unshakeable

Anxiety, fear, anger, mud-slinging, euphoria, calls for a second vote â we've had it all since we woke up last Friday morning. What is clear is that an historical moment has occurred; one that will shake not only our country but also many others around the world.