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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.
Statue of Jesus as a homeless beggar draws attention in NYC: Seeing Christ in the poor and hungry
A statue of Jesus Christ as a homeless beggar outside a Catholic church in Syracuse, New York has been drawing attention from the public.
Have you made an idol out of marriage? Here are 3 things to consider
While brides-to-be can view their situation as the achievement of a Christian woman's ultimate goal, the single person's desire to find their marriage partner can easily develop into an obsession
Four things we can learn from toddlers about our relationship with God
When we think about the children in our lives, our minds often turn to how much we can teach them. What Jesus says reminds us that we also have a lot to learn from children. Here are four things they're pretty good at teaching us to do.
The Holy Spirit: what is he and what does he do?
As we approach Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit is at the forefront of our thoughts. Christians all over the world are praying to know the Holy Spirit's presence but how much do we know about the Spirit itself?