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3 privileges God gives to His children
3 privileges God gives to His children

God's children are very, very privileged. As God's children, we have many things available for our needs within an arm's reach.

3 things a Christian needs to grow in the Lord
3 things a Christian needs to grow in the Lord

Growth in the Christian life requires some things. Just like a plant needs sunlight, water, and nutrients to grow, every Christian needs some things in order to grow in the Lord.

Why did Jesus describe the Kingdom of God as being like a pearl of great price?
Why did Jesus describe the Kingdom of God as being like a pearl of great price?

The Lord Jesus described the kingdom of heaven as like a very expensive pearl, one that is rare, cannot be cultured or farmed, and certainly cannot be faked. What can we learn from here?

3 tips to having a great quiet time with God
3 tips to having a great quiet time with God

Our times of devotion to God must be times of focused attention and longing for God, times of complete surrender to Him, done consistently and continually. We are to be serious and persistent in our pursuit of Him if we really want to have a great relationship with Him.

How can I memorize Scripture more effectively? 3 ways how
How can I memorize Scripture more effectively? 3 ways how

Hiding scripture in our heart, or keeping it stashed and ready for use in our memory, greatly helps in our walk with God. When we have God's word stored in our hearts, we easily find comfort in times of suffering, encouragement for when we feel weary, and joy for when we are tested. Indeed, memorizing Scripture is a great thing.

Honouring God: 9 Bible verses about glory
Honouring God: 9 Bible verses about glory

The 'glory of God' or the 'glory of the Lord' are common expressions in the Bible.

7 Ethiopian Christians arrested after praying against Satan's kingdom
7 Ethiopian Christians arrested after praying against Satan's kingdom

Seven Ethiopian Christians have been arrested and detained in the north-western town of Chagni on suspicion of praying against the government when they prayed against the devil's kingdom, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM).

Moody Bible Institute under pressure as it fires radio presenter who alleged dodgy dealings
Moody Bible Institute under pressure as it fires radio presenter who alleged dodgy dealings

The Moody Bible Institute (MBI) of Chicago, founded in 1886 and named after the renowned American evangelist Dwight L Moody, appeared to be in crisis today after firing one of its popular radio presenters who criticised the institute for irregular dealings.

US 'Dreamers' under threat of deportation handed lifeline by judge's ruling
US 'Dreamers' under threat of deportation handed lifeline by judge's ruling

Donald Trump's plan to end a programme shielding young people brought to the US illegally by their parents from deportation looked in doubt today after evangelical leaders said they were 'deeply concerned' and a US judge temporarily blocked the move.

My story: A Methodist minister describes how he survived a devastating illness – and gave himself to God
My story: A Methodist minister describes how he survived a devastating illness – and gave himself to God

Returning to the car after shopping, I felt a sudden stabbing pain in my back near my kidneys and collapsed.

Open Doors 2018 World Watch List: Christians in Egypt and Turkey targeted in 'unprecedented' spike in persecution
Open Doors 2018 World Watch List: Christians in Egypt and Turkey targeted in 'unprecedented' spike in persecution

Christians in Egypt experienced an unprecedented spike in persecution last year, a watchdog's annual report claims, with more than 200 people driven from their homes and 128 killed.

Tim Farron says he was wrong to deny gay sex was sinful
Tim Farron says he was wrong to deny gay sex was sinful

Former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has spoken of his regret at saying he did not believe gay sex was sinful after sustained media pressure on him.

The Jewish people in adversity: The bush which never burns
The Jewish people in adversity: The bush which never burns

In our biblical passage today, what G-d is telling Moses, the shepherd of the Jewish people (and in Hebrew shepherd also means beloved) is that the difficult Exodus from Egypt is necessary and fraught with danger. The Jewish people will nevertheless eventually arrive in their promised home of Israel, but...

Trump adviser Paula White says send money to her for blessings – or face divine consequences
Trump adviser Paula White says send money to her for blessings – or face divine consequences

Donald Trump's spiritual adviser Paula White has told people to send her money – ideally their January salary – in order to receive blessings, or face divine consequences.

'A wound in the Church': Pope Francis blasts hypocritical pastors with 'double lives'
'A wound in the Church': Pope Francis blasts hypocritical pastors with 'double lives'

Pastors who preach one thing and do another are harmful and, like the scribes and Pharisees of old, they end up leading a double life when they detach themselves from God and his people, the Pope said in his sermon yesterday during Mass at the Domus Sanctae Marthae in the Vatican.

'It's disgusting' says victim of Andy Savage's sexual assault after church applauds him
'It's disgusting' says victim of Andy Savage's sexual assault after church applauds him

The woman who was sexually assaulted 20 years ago aged 17 by the megachurch pastor Andy Savage has responded to his apology and to his church rallying around him with a standing ovation, saying: 'It's disgusting'.