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Does God withhold blessing simply because we don't ask?
Does God truly withhold simply because we do not ask? Is a starving child deprived of a meal because he did not pray for one? Is prayer really necessary to receive the grace of God?
How the death and resurrection of Jesus negate all suffering
Every single human being that walks on earth knows what it's like to suffer. We all have suffered loss, pain, depression, hopelessness and lack. We are often left to wonder, "If God is a loving God, why is there so much suffering in this world?"

Hell in space? Astronomers discover alien planet with sea of molten lava despite great distance to its parent star
An international team of astronomers headed up by the University of Cambridge recently found out that the "super-Earth" called 55 Cancri-e, which is located 40 light years away from our planet, has a face that is mainly sea of molten lava.

Astronomers spot alien planet with 3 suns, with 2 of them appearing as bright as full moons in the sky
If you think Earth is already too hot and bright for you to handle, wait until you learn about the alien planet called "KELT-4Ab." It has no just one, not two, but three suns.

The most popular names of the last 500 years: which biblical names made the top 25 and what do they mean?
With the rising trend of parents naming their children after the characters in popular films and TV shows, in years to come there's likely to be more Khaleesis, the title of the character played by Emilia Clarke's in Game of Thrones, than Kates in the playground.

Six steps to achieving your spiritual goals
We don't have to wait for a specific time of year to set goals or attempt improving our spiritual strength. In fact, waiting for a traditional time to make a change, whether that's a new week, a new year or a new month, is just another excuse for putting off what's necessary. Change is inevitable, but it's much more satisfying when it's on our terms.

Another warning on global warming: West Antarctic ice sheet could collapse, causing massive sea level rise
Here's another warning of a disastrous future for our planet, if mankind will not address global warming: the West Antartic ice sheet could collapse in the next 250 years, causing massive sea level rise that could inundate and even wipe some areas out of the map.

My husband and I waited until our wedding day for our first kiss: here are my tips on waiting and temptation
Genevieve Wilson admits it was hard going to resist kissing her husband-to-be but she has no regrets

Seasons of waiting: What if God is taking a really long time to answer the prayer of your heart?
Nothing says despair like waiting endlessly for a promise, prayer or desire to come to fruition.

What is the secret to becoming a leader who lasts?
Lifeway President Thom S. Rainer, shares what it takes for an individual to become the type of leader that brings true value to his organisation and those under them.

Is it ever right for Christians to be pessimists?
There's an ongoing debate now on social media about whether it's wrong or right for Christians to have a certain level of pessimistic thinking.

What to do when you feel like letting go of God's promise
Have you ever desired something so intensely, but God never let it come to pass? Maybe it was healing for a loved one who passed away anyways or provision for a loan payment and it never came so you lost your business.

Encouraging Scriptures for when you feel discontented with your job
Employees, businessmen, executives and creatives all have one thing in common -- they have all felt a certain level of discontentment in their lives. It doesn't matter how "enjoyable" a job may seem to someone. We all get tired of doing the same thing over and over again.

5 things pastors' kids struggle with
Being a pastor can be tough for many reasons. One of the more pressing causes of this difficulty would be the pressure that being in ministry brings to a minister's family -- more specifically to his or her kids.

Pastor, wife live out Easter message by forgiving truck driver responsible for death of 2 sons
A pastor and his wife are living out the meaning of Christ's resurrection by forgiving the truck driver responsible for the death of their two children.

'Jesus set me free': Lawyer shares how her new Christian faith vanquished the demons that tormented her for years
Demons are real and they could torment people no end. A woman from Uganda who is now a successful lawyer in the United States attested to this, saying her acceptance of Jesus Christ in her life finally vanquished the demons that haunted her for years.