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Is it OK for Christians to pass judgement? Nine Bible verses to help you find the answer

If you've ever been confused about what the Bible says about the validity of expressing critical opinions about someone, how you should articulate your judgement and if you should articulate it at all, these nine Bible verses will provide you with a starting point for developing your understanding and discerning the truth.

Do worship service programs really limit the move of the Holy Spirit?

God desires for churches to be a place that welcomes both believers and pre-believers. But are modern churches today sacrificing the move of the Holy Spirit and the revelation of Jesus Christ by keeping worship services as seeker-friendly as possible?

Why tithing shouldn't be an issue if you really understand God's grace

Many Christians believe that because we are now under the new covenant, tithing is no longer a practice that makes any sense. However, the gospel -- moreover, the message of Jesus -- is not an excuse that exempts us from the need to give, but a revolution that gave us the liberty and capacity to give freely.

Is your pursuit of success affecting your relationship with God?

God desires for all His followers to be successful in the workplace, in family, in relationships and in life. But true success can only be found in allowing Jesus Christ to win battles for you. Success garnered in any other way will fall short.

5 signs your devotions aren't healthy

At the same moment that Jesus conquered sin through His death, God tore the veil in the temple that separated the common courts from God's presence. This was done as a sign that we now have free access to His courts.

Alien life on Mars? Latest study on surface water toughens challenge for future explorers

In a study published this week on the journal "Nature Geoscience," researchers revealed that liquid water on the surface of Mars is not only flowing, but also boiling.

Scientists assailed for asking more time to experiment on embryos kept alive outside womb

Pro-life advocates opposed the call for more days to observe fertilized egg cells outside the womb, saying it destroys human life and creates clear ethical dilemmas.

Alien life possible: 3 Earth-like planets found in 'habitable zone' around dwarf star

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers were able to spot three potentially habitable planets similar to Earth that is revolving around an ultracool dwarf star located 40 light years away from our planet, in another star system.

Are you letting little white lies get in the way of being Christ-like?

When we spend so much time and energy trying to minimise something, it's usually a sign that there's something wrong.

Forget the filter: How to embrace our flaws on social media and in real life

As Christians, we're wonderfully made by a glorious creator but our actions can sometimes suggest that we don't think God got it quite right with us. Whether it's applying a filter to appear "more flattering", or hiding the reality of our day by omitting the challenges and emphasising the envy inducing content, we're effectively saying that our lives and our bodies are in need of an edit.

Who are you talking to? 5 ways to achieve intimacy in prayer

At this year's Hillsong Colour Conference, Pastor Robert Fergusson raised two issues that prevent us from doing this â not really knowing who God is and not knowing we are in relation to him. Below we'll look at how to over come these two problems and three other common obstacles to intimacy.

Mother's Day: 3 things we can learn about motherhood from Mary

Ahead of Mother's Day, Working Mother magazine revealed their list of the 50 most powerful mums of 2016. The magazine sites "immense income" and "professional stature" as key criteria for women who make the shortlist. But what does being a powerful mum look like in a biblical sense?