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Does Christianity really promote violence?

Does the Bible really reflect a blood-thirsty religion and, moreover, a violent God? What does a true Christian have to say about all of this?

How should we respond as our nation slides into secularism?

The world fails to provide answers to the big questions of life, but people are looking for answers and looking in all sorts of places.

Throw away your strongholds - they are nothing but trouble

Our human wants will never satisfy us so don't waste a single minute more indulging in them

4 reasons you should listen to your pastor's warnings

Everyone loves listening to a sermon or message about the love, grace, prosperity and blessing of God, but when the pastor starts offering warnings to people, many members start glancing back at the exit.

5 Christian books that will help you with your marriage

If you're the type who loves to drown themselves in literature, here are a few books by Christian authors that will help you strengthen your marriage.

Pastor Shane Idleman on how people can overcome the pain of regret

Pastor Shane Idleman believes that people often overlook the pain of sin because they are enticed by its temporary pleasure, and this is why people later deal with the pain of regret.

One day Christians will know what Jesus Christ really looks like, says Billy Graham

There is a good reason why the Bible never gave a physical description of Jesus Christ. World-renowned evangelist Billy Graham says this is to discourage people from making false idols of Him.

Resting in God's comfort

Often our discomfort is the result of trying to find our comfort in something other than God.

Are we raising our children to know and love the Lord?

Some may not lose children, but we all have things to lose and our faith needs to be prepared for this to happen.

Six ways we're all being manipulated

Most of us use manipulative tactics in some shape or form to control relationships, and we often do this to avoid our own inadequacies. In some cases, manipulation is a learned practise and we need to snap out of it.

PETA calls for Christians to vegan in time for Easter; would you take up the challenge?

One of the world's most renowned animal rights activist groups has launched a last stitched attempt to get Christians around the globe to go vegan in the lead up to Easter.

Putting the FUN back into fundamentalism

Fundamentalism currently has a bad name. I see two reasons for this. Firstly, no one can define what the term objectively means. So you hear people call a militant Islamic group, like ISIS, fundamental.

A need-to-know guide to Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday will be here sooner than you know. Before you go searching the web for tutorials so that you can master the technique required to create the perfect palm cross (or something that, at the very least, vaguely resembles one) take a read of our handy guide to the feast day.