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3 Biblical ways to develop patience
Christ is the perfect model of patience. God wants us to be like Him, and the more we become Christ-like the more we will have patience: over ourselves, our families, our friends, the people we don't know, and even the people who hate us.

Why it is good for Christians to have an accountability partner in life
One of the most important and valuable things that having a close and healthy relationship brings is accountability. When we have trustworthy friends acting as our accountability partners, we will have something that's very invaluable to our Christian walk.

3 ways we break the tenth commandment
God's commandments are very precious. By them we know His righteousness and the very high standards that He has. We get to know just how holy and righteous our God is through them.

Atheist Richard Dawkins warns of 'something worse' if Christianity continues to decline in Europe
Even the famed atheist Richard Dawkins is concerned about the demise of the "relatively benign" Christian faith in increasingly secular Europe

How to invite unbelievers to church? 3 things to consider
As Christians, we are called to disciple to others. We have the duty to bring people closer to God, which means you also have to do your best in inviting non-believers to church.

5 Bible verses to help with temptation
Temptation is all around us. Every day, we deal with different types of temptation and as Christians, we always try our best to resist it. If you're currently struggling or know someone who is, these Bible verses can help.

Over 4,000 Christian families return to Mosul following victory against ISIS
More than 4,000 displaced Christian families have returned to Mosul since the city was fully liberated from Islamic State militants, the governor of the northern Iraqi province of Nineveh said.

Lawmakers applaud US Navy for declining application of 'atheist chaplain'
Two members of Congress have commended the U.S. Navy for rejecting the application of an atheist to be a chaplain for the service.

Hillsong United's Taya Smith ties knot in a ceremony officiated by bandmate
Hillsong United frontwoman Taya Smith got married on Thursday in a ceremony officiated by bandmate Jonathon "JD" Douglass just a few months after she surprised her fans with her engagement.

What can we learn from the time Jesus walked with two men to Emmaus?
Christ Himself joins us as we walk, but sometimes we don't take notice of Him. I pray we'll all recognize Him (see John 10:27).

The crucifixion and the widow's mite: Mark 12 and the journey to the cross
In his last few days on earth, Jesus debated with some of the finest theological minds of the time.

Christian aid agencies launch fresh response to Syria refugee crisis
Responding to the Syria crisis, a group of religion-based leading aid agencies â including the Catholic group CAFOD and the Christian charity World Vision â have launched a two-year project to ease tensions among neighbouring communities, with funding from the European Union.

Archbishop of Canterbury offers to help end violence in Nigeria
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, yesterday repeated an offer to contribute towards any peace negotiations in Nigeria amid ongoing violence in some parts of the country.

What happened between Palm Sunday and Good Friday?
One of the things anyone notices about the Gospels is that they each tell the story of Jesus' Passion in their own way, and that it's very difficult to square the chronologies.

These ancient Jerusalem coins tell the story of the Jewish revolt against the Roman Empire
A set of bronze coins, being hailed as the last remnants of the four-year Jewish revolt against the Roman Empire (66 CE-70 CE), have been found near the southern wall of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City.

Ghanaian sentenced to death by hanging for murder of British Christian missionary
A high court in Ghana has given a sentence of death by hanging to a driver and farm manager who murdered and buried a British Christian missionary in an old farm in 2010.