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13 Bible verses which reveal four of God's different attributes
There are a wealth of examples which we can draw upon to illustrate the various facets of God's personality. In addition to other attributes, the Bible teaches us that God is loving, all-powerful, good and omnipresent. Here are some verses which expand on these four characteristics and reveal the nature of the God of the Old and New Testament.
7-year-old's ability to recite the Bible is 'gift from God'
A 7-year-old girl has been recognised for her ability to recite Bible verses from memory on demand. Her unusual talent was first discovered by her grandmother who began testing her Bible knowledge on the way to school when she was aged 5.
7 books that will help you grow in the area of leadership
Here are seven books that will help you grow as a leader in ministry, business, home and any other sphere that you influence.
Smelling like a million dollars: Why Jesus was anointed at Bethany
All of the Gospels have stories of Jesus being anointed with perfume by a woman.
5 wrong thoughts that stop us from being generous
There is a strong biblical emphasis on generosity as a practice and culture which followers of Jesus are called to grow in.
When Jesus gave foot scrubs: A lesson on servant leadership
The world cries out for servant leadership because leaders nowadays would rather sit in an office, go on expensive lunch meetings and play golf with colleagues.
Rare gold coin, nearly 2000 years old, discovered by hiker in Israel
A hiker in the Israeli countryside has found a rare gold coin dedicated to Augustus, Roman Emperor at the time of Christ's birth.
Do you have to read the Bible to be a good Christian?
Christians need to change how we see the Bible, says Mark Woods.
5 ways churches can use the Internet for ministry
While we are to be set apart and of higher moral standard, there are some aspects of culture that we can engage in to win more people over. One of those aspects is the growing popularity and need of the Internet.
How to grow in the prophetic gift without losing its true essence
Just like any other gift, prophecy must be done with proper stewardship and practices. Here are a few ways that we can move in the prophetic gift without losing the true essence of God's purpose for it.
No time for a spiritual retreat? How to incorporate some of the elements into your routine
This week Pope Francis and members of the Roman Curia began their annual Lenten retreat in Ariccia. We might not be able to take a week off to focus purely on our faith at this time but we can adopt some of the Pope's practices into our Lenten observance.
7 Bible verses which help us build up a picture of what marriage means
Marriage remains a significant aspect of Christian life but the way that it is valued has undergone a shift in wider society. Higher numbers of couples are moving in together and cohabiting for years before even considering walking down the aisle, if they contemplate it at all.
Solution to environmental hazard: Scientists discover bacteria that can eat plastic
An unlikely solution to reducing this environmental hazard may have been discovered by scientists in Japan: a bacteria that is actually capable of eating plastic.
Mysterious 13-foot long sea monster surfaces on Mexico tourist beach
A raw video uploaded by the Civil Protection and Fire Brigade in Acapulco showed a humongous, grey creature washed up on the sandy shores.
What does the Bible say about beauty?
It's not controversial to say that our society is obsessed with appearance. In the UK alone, women spend approximately £12,000 on beauty and cosmetic products throughout their lifetime. Every purchase is an attempt to make themselves appear either slimmer, more tanned, younger and generally more attractive.
How to remember what God has done in your life
One way to work on strengthening our spiritual lives is to meditate on the role that God has had in them. We can become so preoccupied with asking God to intervene in situations that we can can forget how far we've already come with his help and all of the growth that we've undergone as a result of his involvement.