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Is it right for a Christian to use God's word to promote personal agenda?
Is it right for a Christian to use God's word to promote personal agenda?

Those who misuse God's Words for their own benefit do it to their own destruction.

3 things that can stop us from living with purpose
3 things that can stop us from living with purpose

Every race car driver knows that there's a finish line waiting for him at the end of the track. Every Christian, then, must realize that there's a finish line at the end of this life: the time when we will meet Christ face to face.

What is the Gospel of Thomas and why is it not in the Bible?
What is the Gospel of Thomas and why is it not in the Bible?

The Bible contains sixty-six books in all of its pages, all of them meant to show who God is. There's a reason why the Gospel of Thomas didn't make the final cut.

3 reasons why authentic fellowship might be hard to find
3 reasons why authentic fellowship might be hard to find

Authentic fellowship goes beyond the pleasantries and the group selfies and the Facebook posts tagging friends in social media. It even goes beyond having lunch together on a daily basis, and riding the same bus from work to home after duty hours.

Does Jesus still love me even when I feel like avoiding Him?
Does Jesus still love me even when I feel like avoiding Him?

Many Christians who've sinned or turned away from church fellowship can feel like God doesn't love them anymore.

The Christian response when a friend betrays you
The Christian response when a friend betrays you

Even Christian friends can betray us and that hurts.

If God is really always with me, why do I sometimes feel so sad?
If God is really always with me, why do I sometimes feel so sad?

His indwelling presence assures us that no matter what we feel or what we are going through, He is here and we can hope in Him.

Why our sin is so dangerous for unbelievers
Why our sin is so dangerous for unbelievers

Our sin can make non-believers wonder why there's any point in being a Christian

Who is Isaac and what can we learn from him?
Who is Isaac and what can we learn from him?

Isaac was a special man who can give us a glimpse of God's very loving hand

What are the requirements for salvation?
What are the requirements for salvation?

Jesus Christ received the just punishment for our sin. His bloodshed allowed God to forgive our sins, and His death and resurrection paved the way for us to be saved and live with God for eternity.

3 ways to avoid giving
3 ways to avoid giving "what is holy to the dogs"

While the words "dogs" and "swine" might be offensive when we think of these as used to describe people, the Lord Jesus effectively teaches us to be discerning and careful in giving away what we ought to keep, particularly ideas, teachings, or beliefs.

Was James really the brother of Jesus?
Was James really the brother of Jesus?

The Bible tells us that Jesus had siblings - which means that Mary and Joseph had normal family relations and had children other than Jesus

Nigerian journalist fears many of the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls are no longer alive
Nigerian journalist fears many of the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls are no longer alive

The journalist fears that only around 30 of the 113 missing Chibok girls are still alive, something the Nigerian government has refuted.

Trump castigates Turkey for charging Pastor Andrew Brunson with espionage
Trump castigates Turkey for charging Pastor Andrew Brunson with espionage

President Donald Trump has signaled his support for imprisoned Pastor Andrew Brunson by berating Turkey for accusing him of being a spy.

'Self-care': Demonic indulgence or a godly discipline?
'Self-care': Demonic indulgence or a godly discipline?

A study recently shared by Barna reveals the 'self-care' habits of Americans who consider themselves Christian or simply 'spiritual'. What should one make of its findings, and is 'self-care' a dangerous enterprise of self-indulgence, or a vital discipline for a healthy church?

Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams announces engagement to pastor
Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams announces engagement to pastor

Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams took to social media to tell her followers that she recently got engaged to Pastor Chad Johnson.