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Is it a sin to gamble? What does the Bible have to say about gambling?

God reminds us of two truths when it comes to earning money: that it comes solely because of the grace of God, and that the most natural way that God allows us to earn money is to work for it, not win it.

4 aspects of ministry that pastors don't enjoy

There are undoubtedly those areas of full-time church work that can be less enjoyable and often greatly time- and effort consuming on the part of pastors.

'The Gay-Welcoming Church': What we can learn from Carl Lentz's latest labeling of Hillsong NYC

Pastor Carl Lentz of Hillsong New York has been known to be one of the most outrageously nontraditional pastors today. This week, he took it up a notch by declaring Hillsong NYC as a "gay-welcoming church."

The one thing that churches should not ignore to experience growth

Many people define church as a religious experience that happens on a weekly basis, while others think of church as a universal organization that is on a mission to tell us what we can and can't do.

5 ways to test whether you've heard from God

So you think God might have spoken to you...how can you know for certain?

When is Good Friday in 2016? Key dates for Easter

Good Friday is the day on which Christians remember the death of Jesus on the cross.

Can I be a Christian even if I don't repent of my sins?

A lot of people everywhere don't like hearing the word "repent." It almost feels like it's unbiblical. But have we as Christians truly experienced the beauty and grace that is repentance?

Why it's hard to get to know God without getting to know the Bible

without the Bible's guidance and insight, it's no wonder so many of us struggle to hear what God is saying, says Harry Farley.

4 ways to make more time to give thanks each day

We shouldn't have to wait until we can't have or do something to be appreciative of its value but with such busy lives we can all fall into the trap of taking things for granted. So, how can we make more time to give thanks?

Free ice-cream for customers who stop using mobile phones at Chick-fil-A

When we do finally get the chance to share a meal together, we're often left vying for our loved ones' attention as they check their mobile phones or other electronic devices. It's no wonder that some people have felt the need to impose mobile phone bans at their dinner tables, dinner parties and social gatherings. And now one fast-food chain has taken this a step further.

John Piper on marriage: husbands are heads, not idols

The subject of submission in the Bible, especially in terms of the relationship of a husband and a wife, needs some clarification, according to John Piper.

What should evangelicals do about the Virgin Mary?

Depending on your church background, the question of who Mary is will provoke very different answers. We can all agree that she was the human mother of the Son of God, and for that reason alone she is significant. From this point forward, church teaching diverges rather a lot.