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Christian group\'s show of love and support overwhelms Muslim family who fled ISIS rule in Syria
Christian group's show of love and support overwhelms Muslim family who fled ISIS rule in Syria

Having escaped from the brutal regime of the Islamic State (ISIS) in parts of Syria and Iraq does not mean the end of hardship for the hundreds of thousands of refugees who have fled to other countries in search of a much better life.

Meet the pastor who set up a church for the homeless: \'It\'s dirty and painful, but worth it\'
Meet the pastor who set up a church for the homeless: 'It's dirty and painful, but worth it'

Jerry Vineyard is a bi-vocational pastor leading a church for the homeless and addicted in a park in Conroe, Texas.

Do you have \'enough\' faith when you pray?
Do you have 'enough' faith when you pray?

Have you ever found yourself wondering whether if you had more faith, then maybe more of your prayers would be answered positively?

\'Jesus healed me\': Devout Muslim family see their crippled mother rise from bed as pastors prayed over her
'Jesus healed me': Devout Muslim family see their crippled mother rise from bed as pastors prayed over her

Nothing is impossible when God Himself makes things happen. Pastors from Bibles4Mideast ministry found this out when, through them, Jesus Christ appeared before a family of devout Muslims who embraced Him after He showed them His mercy and healing power.

Miracle in Belfast: Premature one-pound baby defies odds, surviving despite heart, eye surgeries
Miracle in Belfast: Premature one-pound baby defies odds, surviving despite heart, eye surgeries

When a mother gave birth to a tiny baby weighing just one pound and half an ounce, doctors at a hospital in Belfast, Ireland, flatly told her the baby would not survive. But God, the source of all Creation, had another thing in mind.

Do you struggle to let go of worry? 7 ways to remind yourself of God\'s faithfulness
Do you struggle to let go of worry? 7 ways to remind yourself of God's faithfulness

While the Bible is full of instances of God telling us not to fear, most of us struggle at one time or other with fear or anxiety.

Why hasn\'t God made me rich yet?
Why hasn't God made me rich yet?

God has called various people in the Bible and even in the world today to experience financial abundance for His glory and honor. But it is not God's will for everyone to have a lot of money.

Storm in a teacup: Bible verses that will kill your doubts
Storm in a teacup: Bible verses that will kill your doubts

The number one killer of determination is doubt. Be it in the area of business, leadership, personal life or ministry, we all need to take doubt off the table to start letting determination take the form of action.

5-a-day: Why God desires healthy living for you
5-a-day: Why God desires healthy living for you

Have you ever wondered whether God really does desire good health for us? As funny as it may seem, I always felt that God didn't care about good health because He made all the good food to be unhealthy -- cholesterol, fat, sugar and all those tempting things that just make you want to skip the gym.

Jesus promises peace, but why can\'t I feel it?
Jesus promises peace, but why can't I feel it?

Jesus is called the Prince of Peace, but we look around us and we may often feel like there is no peace for Jesus to reign over.

How to handle conflict like a Christian
How to handle conflict like a Christian

In the middle of a heated argument, people often get caught up in the moment and that goes for Christians too. No matter how much we might want to live by God's word to be "quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to become angry" (James 1:19), temper can often get the best of us and as a result, conflict escalates.

From Rastafarian to Christian preacher: one man\'s story of cutting off his dreadlocks and opening his heart to Jesus
From Rastafarian to Christian preacher: one man's story of cutting off his dreadlocks and opening his heart to Jesus

Making the decision to become a Christian can present many obstacles, not least if your family all share a different belief. Overcoming such challenges was something that McKenhum Prendegast had to do when he chose to abandon the teachings of his Rastafarian upbringing for a Christian faith.

Jesus\' Transfiguration: How the mountain-top experiences help us in the valley
Jesus' Transfiguration: How the mountain-top experiences help us in the valley

One of the great stories in Matthew, Mark and Luke is the Transfiguration of Jesus.

How the Internet is killing Bible study, and our spiritual health
How the Internet is killing Bible study, and our spiritual health

Words, printed or on screen, open our minds to new possibilities. But is it possible to read too much?

Cheltenham churches unite for first Christian arts festival
Cheltenham churches unite for first Christian arts festival

Each year the UK's roster of festivals expands as more and more organisers debut their celebrations of music, arts and culture. This year, a Christian festival has found its way onto that ever-growing list.

7 things that Christians can learn from atheists
7 things that Christians can learn from atheists

We might disagree with atheists' beliefs and reasoning about the Christian faith, but there is a lot to learn from friendships with our unbelieving friends, even the ones who aren't very friendly.