Life
What the Bible has to say about life after death in 11 verses
Even though death is something that we will all face one day, many of us are still practically, and more significantly, spiritually unprepared for it. Reminding ourselves that death actually leads to life and better comprehending what this actually means is a revelatory aspect of our journey in faith.
Pets and four other things we often love more than our neighbours
At first glance it might sound ludicrous that we would prioritise the needs of animals over those of people, but many of us do every day. And there are many other things we can unconsciously be loving while ignoring the people right next to us. Here are 5 things that we often show more love for than our neighbours.
Learning from St Jude, the apostle everyone struggles to remember
In the Roman Catholic Church Jude is the patron saint of lost causes, which seems very appropriate.
Say no to sin: Are you letting unnecessary compromises ruin your spiritual life?
To treat the message of Christ as simply pardon from transgressions and nothing more is limiting the true power that lies behind His death and resurrection.
5 signs of a dysfunctional ministry
The way Jesus defines the church is amazing. He says in Matthew 16:18 that the church is to be a community so strong that "the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." But to say that all churches today are that vibrant would be an overstatement.
Why you should stop listening to toxic thoughts
God has ordained a certain power over words. It was through the Father's words that the world came into being, and it was by the Word -- Jesus Christ -- who was the spoken promise fulfilled that man was saved from sin.
Spiritual maturity is a journey, not a destination
One of the central messages of God's Word is the lordship of Jesus Christ in our lives. Jesus is referred to as Lord 99 times in the book of Acts and 616 in the whole New Testament.
3 lessons from Zacchaeus about leaving the past behind
The Bible tells us about the story of a man named Zacchaeus reaching out to Jesus, but one thing that we often miss is that the story is not much about a rich tax collector looking out for Jesus, but about Jesus reaching out to Zacchaeus.
Look ma, no more bad memories: Scientists find new way to erase negative thoughts
Scientists from the University of Dartmouth in New Hampshire, United States have discovered a new method to intentionally block certain memories from our minds.
'Reverse photosynthesis': Sunlight can be tapped to produce energy and chemicals, scientists say
Scientists recently discovered a process that can be considered as "reverse photosynthesis," where sunlight is used not to build but break down plant material to produced chemical and energy.
Man with facial tumour the size of 2 heads says he longed for death before Christian charity gave free life-changing treatment
In a life defined by hopelessness and misery, one man eventually found salvation that can only happen with God's blessings and mercy.
Virgin Mary statue in California shedding 'miraculous tears,' witnesses claim
"It appears miraculous." Priests and other witnesses reportedly made this initial remark after seeing what some believers say is a weeping statue of the Virgin Mary at a residence in Fresno, California.
Do I have to give to be blessed?
A lot of today's teachings on finance tell us that blessing come primarily from our obedience. While the thought means well, we are not so much blessed because of our own good works but by the finished work of Jesus Christ.
Keeping the Sabbath holy: How we can rest in a way that honours God
Exodus 20:8 tells us, "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy." It sounds simple enough, but take a look through the long list of things to do and not to do on a Sabbath day in the Mosaic Law and it may not be as simple as we think! There are rituals, food laws, a long list of prohibitions and so on.
Are calamities really God's fault?
If you've ever gotten an insurance policy that protects your property -- a car, house or commercial space --there's an option one can take to cover your assets from "acts of God." What this refers to are calamities and weather phenomena such as tornadoes, storms, earthquakes, floods and more.
Winning over people who doubt the Bible's accuracy
The Bible is not just a book. It is the written word of God that points to the Person and work of Jesus Christ. It is by reading God's Word that we come to know the God that we serve and the hope that He brings through His grace.