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4 lessons on trust from the meeting of Jesus and Thomas in John 20

We hear time and time again that trust has to be earned. But even when someone or something has proven to be trustworthy in the past, we can still have reservations when we're required to place our trust in them again.

5 struggles bosses don't tell their employees

A lot of times, workers can complain about their bosses, the way they lead and the decisions that they make. Managers, supervisors and directors can be on the receiving end of a heavy load of criticism, gossip and complaint.

Should Christians aim to be successful at work?

Is it right to want that next promotion, to crave recognition or money? Shouldn't we be content with what God gives us day by day â and isn't there something fundamentally unspiritual about wanting wealth, or power, or status?

Is it wrong to give with the expectation of getting something in return?

Is it really right to expect something in return as we give to God? Doesn't that kind of mindset label God as more of a good investment than a good God?

How to spot a future leader in your youth group

Training leaders can be one of the most daunting tasks for youth groups. The fast-paced transitions from middle school to high school to college can often result in dead spots in campus ministry leadership.

What is biblical submission?

Krish Kandiah looks at egalitarianism, complementarianism, and the radical call to equality in the gospel.

4 issues the unchurched have with churches

God has always placed special emphasis on evangelism when talking about the church. In Luke 5:30, Jesus said, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance."

Manny Pacquiao unhurt as man shouting expletives attacks him outside California restaurant

Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao, who recently drew a lot of flak after he criticised the LGBT community as being "worse than animals," was almost assaulted outside a Japanese restaurant in Hollywood, California on Sunday.

We can be harsh on Christian celebs but here's why we shouldn't be

The backlash over Justin Bieber's decision to cancel his Purpose tour meet-and-greets because of the draining effect that they were having on his emotional health highlights the ridiculous amount of pressure we place on celebrities and the superhuman status we attribute to them.

Tips on saving money from the Bible: three verses to guide your spending habits

We might be familiar with the phrase, "saving money for a rainy day" but it turns out very few of us are doing this. In fact, not only are we failing to save, we're dipping into our cash reserves to fund our lifestyles.

5 Christian books that can help emotional healing

There are vast numbers of Christian books, and many that are about healing. Heather Tomlinson offers her top five.

How to find joy in every task on your to-do list

We're all guilty of putting off the tasks we dislike. Whether it's because of their banality â the dishes or vacuuming, their difficulty â tax returns or a being honest with a friend their necessity to draw us out of our comfort zone â networking or public-speaking, the tasks we like the least often find their way to the bottom of our to-do lists. So, how can we find the joy in doing the little things that we don't really like?

How to stay faithful at work? One Christian's answer: 'There's an even bigger boss out there'

Packed trains filled to capacity, delays, engineering works and expensive fares â the journey to and from work is probably the least favourite part of the day for any commuter. But in the midst of all this, one man has been recognised for lifting the spirits of Londoners making their way around the capital.