Life

Baptism has the power to be a life-affecting rite of passage for our adolescent children

While modern society may define rites of passage for youngsters by when they had their first hangover or lost their virginity, Russell Modlin sees something simple yet profound in his 12-year-old son's decision to be baptised and make a public declaration of his faith.

Should we fix our faults or focus on our gifts?

Sometimes pastors focus on sin to the exclusion of everything else.

The Valley of Dry Bones: What God is saying to the Church through Ezekiel

The vision of Ezekiel in chapter 37 of his book is one of the most powerful anywhere in the Old Testament.

12 Bible verses to encourage you in being a witness for Christ

Sharing a good news story isn't something that many of us struggle with on an everyday basis, but when it comes to telling other people about our faith, we can suddenly find ourselves lost for words. Draw inspiration from the following Bible verses on the importance of witnessing and the ways to do it.

U.S. federal appeals court upholds Utah's ban on polygamous cohabitation

A U.S. federal appeals court has restored Utah's ban on polygamous cohabitation, giving defeat to a family featured on the reality show "Sister Wives," which asked the court to uphold a 2013 ruling in their favor.

Think not what your spouse can do for you but what you can do for your spouse

Marriage is a wonderful experience. The union between man and woman is one of the most beautiful opportunities and extensions of God's grace, not because of the things that we get, but because of what we can give.

What does the Bible tell us about curses?

All Christians get excited about talking about the blessing, prosperity and goodness of God, but not everyone finds it in them to talk about the curses. One thing is for sure: God never withheld from talking about curses.

How am I to respond to a message of the second coming?

More often than not, the message is not in the subject but in the way it is said, and often the topic of the second coming brings about a certain fear of the return of Jesus Christ.

Climate change causing Earth to wobble in outer space, NASA researchers find out

Researchers from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California recently concluded that droughts and heavy periods of rain brought about by climate change in different are causing Earth to shake in space.

For the love of Jesus: Oklahoma-based Christian group helps save thousands of lives from malaria

A Christian group based in Oklahoma is trying to save lives from malaria, and demonstrating God's love to others in the process.

Scarier than initially thought: CDC expert warns of Zika virus outbreak in U.S.

Dr. Anne Schuchat admitted that the Zika virus infection could become a problem in the US, just like how it is affecting Latin American countries and the Carribean at present.

Godly finance: 5 principles to master before you reach your 30s

A healthy and balanced view of money undoubtedly plays a major role in the development of holistic and healthy believers. That's because money is important.

Muhammad descendant sees vision of Jesus 3 times â the last one saves him after getting stabbed by Muslim extremist

A devout Muslim whose family has direct ties to the prophet Muhammad saw a vision of Jesus Christ on three occasions, leading him to turn his back on Islam and follow the one true God, even if this means being labelled an "infidel" and marked for death by Muslim radicals.

Suffered painful rejection? Don\'t worry, sometimes it\'s the key to finding our faith