Life

Stop asking God to speak and start praying for better ears, says author Lysa TerKeurst
New York Times bestselling Christian author Lysa TerKeurst says that people often wish that God would speak to them but what they really need are "better ears" to hear His answer.

Church isn't a competition â why do we so often make it into one?
It's easy to compare ourselves with others and desire to succeed, but Jesus calls us to servant-hearted leadership, writes Claire Musters.

The challenge for Christians does not lie in having enemies but having the right ones
If you're a Christian, it should come as no surprise for you to have enemies, the senior pastor of Mecklenburg Community Church in Charlotte, North Carolina says.

Oscar Romero 35 years on: Five quotes you need to read from a modern day Christian martyr
Thirty-five years after his assassination Oscar Romero's voice still needs to be heard.

Former American Idol contestant Kimberly Henderson says her Christian faith kept her from aborting baby
Former American Idol contestant Kimberly Henderson, 26 almost had an abortion but her Christian faith saved her from giving up her baby.

Cancer sufferer who wrote to Brittany Maynard has died
A pastor's wife and author who wrote an open letter to right-to-die campaigner Brittany Maynard has died after a three-year battle with breast cancer.

Hope is not enough to get you to heaven, warns Rick Warren
He said in his devotional that if people were to be asked right now whether they would be going to Heaven or Hell, the most common response would be: "I hope I'll go to Heaven."

The Christian life isn't all sunshine and rainbows, and it shouldn't have to be
The capacity for meaningful human connection is limited when we shy away from expressing the full range of genuine emotion, writes Jendella Benson.

Holocaust survivor plans to keep telling her story until bullying stops
A lot of Holocaust survivors find it difficult recalling their painful past and sharing their stories with others, but Sonia Warshawski, more popularly known as Big Sonia is braving her past in order to stop bullying and discrimination.

God took tragedy and turned it into a triumph, testifies Google exec Kirk Perry
Brand solutions president of online giant Google recently spoke about God's calling for his life during the 2015 Silicon Valley Prayer Breakfast, and testified how God took a tragedy in his life and turned it into a triumph.

Pint sized pastor delivers mega sized life lessons
Felicia Osborne may be small in stature but the pint sized pastor's inspiring story and personality makes a major impact on the people around her.

72-year-old man starts 450-mile walk to hometown because he can't leave his dogs behind
Dogs are known for being loyal to their owners but the story of this 72-year-old man's journey proves that owners can be just as loyal to their pets.

We want to see a move of God in South Africa, says Jeremy Riddle of Bethel Music
Jeremy Riddle of Bethel Music went on a missionary trip to South Africa for the second time and the singer is praying for the country to see and experience "a move of God."

Joyce Meyer teaches Christians how they can protect God's plan for them
The more Christians become obedient to the Holy Spirit, the more they can protect God's plans for their lives, according to Joyce Meyer.

I Love Lucy star shares how Jesus saved him from a life of hopelessness and rebellion
Keith Thibodeaux, 64, the sole surviving cast member of the hit 1950s show "I Love Lucy" says that he would have probably lived a life of hopelessness and rebellion had he not found comfort and redemption in Jesus Christ.

Being good to people is in God's DNA, says Kirk Franklin
Superheroes never die, says Christian artist Kirk Franklin, in the same way that God will never stop being good.