Life
4 misconceptions about the church today
When you ask a group of people what the church is nowadays, everyone would most likely give a completely different answer. Some will be positive, some will even be negative, but what does God have to say about His church?
Is it wrong for Christians to learn about other religions?
Is there truly any benefit to learning other religions or can it only be detrimental to believers?
Will God really give me whatever I ask for in His name?
John 14:14 tells us that "If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it." So does that really mean that I can ask for a private jet just because I want one and God will give me one?
3 ways Christians overcomplicate their faith
The Christian life can be overly complex at times, but most of these numerous occasions it really doesn't have to be that complicated.
Good will for good health: U.S. Christian ministries help needy members without health insurance pay their medical bills
Instead of relying on health insurances, more and more Christians are turning to so-called "healthcare sharing ministries" to seek financial help for medical emergencies.
Glimmer of light for the visually impaired: Scientists successfully grow eyes from stem cells
The scientific community is seeing a glimmer of light for the visually impaired, thanks to an experiment which successfully grew eyes from stem cells.
The problem with 'viral virgin' stories and publicising a woman's virginity
In Christianity. it's unquestionable that there is value placed upon sexual intimacy but what I find worrying about this trend of 'viral virgins' or the publicising of a woman's virgin status is that is has the negative consequence of placing value on the virgin and devaluing women with a sexual history.
Struggling to find peace? Here's what the Bible says about it
Peace can mean different things to different people but it's something that so many of us long for. The recent popularity of mindfulness and meditation all points towards our unrelenting desire for a sense of peace in our increasingly hectic lives.
4 fun ways to teach toddlers about Jesus
The prospect of being responsible for teaching children anything can be daunting. We're so anxious to get it right and for them to understand whatever it is we're trying to teach them. When it's hard enough work training a child how to use the potty, it can seem somewhat futile to try and teach a young child about Jesus.
The floodgates of heaven: How a biblical famine teaches about grace
2 Kings 6-7 contains a heart-rendingly bleak story of famine and death that becomes an illustration of the grace of God.
Vicar conducts impromptu funeral service in a car for mourners stuck in traffic
A vicar conducted an impromptu funeral service in the back of a car, after getting stuck in a traffic jam en route.
4 ways to show generosity
We all know that God calls his people to be generous in every good work, but how can we as Christians faithfully attain a level of generosity that doesn't just bless others but also pleases God?
5 ways Christian living helps you become a better leader
Not all leaders are Christians, and not all Christians are leaders. However, despite of this reality, there is an edge when it comes to leadership once a person turns to Christ.
3 ways pastors drive away first-timers
Churches are on a mission to be more "lost-friendly," and if that's not a mission of your church then it's time that you revisited your values.
The weakness behind prosperity teachings
Prosperity gospel becomes a snare because the emphasis is so heavily placed on the idea of God's blessing that it replaces the true blessing that is God himself.
Should I ask God for a sign when confirming His will?
Many people today are suckers for signs. They look to the sky, their palms, even to other people for signs that would tell them whether a certain decision is provident or not.