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Who is Gehazi in the Bible and what can we learn from him?
Who is Gehazi in the Bible and what can we learn from him?

The Bible gives us so many figures to learn from. One such person we can learn from is a man named Gehazi. Who is he and what can we learn from him? Let's talk about that.

When hate goes viral: 3 ways Christians can respond
When hate goes viral: 3 ways Christians can respond

The man who's collapsed is a Christian and the doctor who responds is a Muslim – and he accordingly refuses to treat the unfortunate patient.

The most difficult column I've ever written
The most difficult column I've ever written

I'll admit it: I have struggled with this latest article in our fortnightly series 'The Rough Guide to Discipleship'.

Dry Januaries are a spiritual discipline. But God used another way to help me after a difficult Christmas
Dry Januaries are a spiritual discipline. But God used another way to help me after a difficult Christmas

Life can feel lonely and disappointing if things do not go as hoped for over Christmas and New Year.

How to recognise spiritual abuse: 8 warning signs for churches
How to recognise spiritual abuse: 8 warning signs for churches

Often it's church leaders who abuse, or people with influence in the church. And it's not all one-sided – church leaders can be abused too.

Thanksgiving: Why God deserves more than a thumbs-up emoticon
Thanksgiving: Why God deserves more than a thumbs-up emoticon

It's January 8; we have all run out of excuses for not having written those thank-you cards by now.

3 things Christian couples need to do in preparation for parenthood
3 things Christian couples need to do in preparation for parenthood

Christian couples need to be prepared for the wonderful privilege and responsibility of parenthood. Here are some ways how.

3 things we can learn from Deborah and Barak
3 things we can learn from Deborah and Barak

The Bible gives many lessons to us through the lives of the people recorded in its pages. For now, we will take a look at two figures in the book of Judges: Deborah the prophetess, and Barak.

The line that single Christian men and women should never cross
The line that single Christian men and women should never cross

Singles have so much freedom - but that freedom has its limitations.

3 things we can learn from Paul's conversion
3 things we can learn from Paul's conversion

Paul's conversion from a persecutor of Christ to a true Christ-follower is one of the most eye-opening and most powerful conversions ever recorded in the Bible.

Can a Christian man remain friends with an ex after he marries?
Can a Christian man remain friends with an ex after he marries?

Christians, let's not carry any baggage with us into our marriage.

Is it possible for a Christian to live a sinful lifestyle and be saved?
Is it possible for a Christian to live a sinful lifestyle and be saved?

Because of grace, we can end up making a small thing of sin, but this is so dangerous for our faith.

The one thing that every Christian needs to pursue every day of their life
The one thing that every Christian needs to pursue every day of their life

The Bible tells us that great importance of having a God-given vision or revelation to pursue. What's the one thing that Christians should pursue?

5 great things for Christians to accomplish in 2018
5 great things for Christians to accomplish in 2018

If we want to make 2018 a great year for us, we've got to make it a great year for God.

What is the unpardonable sin and how can I know if I've committed it?
What is the unpardonable sin and how can I know if I've committed it?

The unpardonable, or unforgivable, sin is a dreadful thing to commit. What is it? How do we know if we have committed it?

What does the woman with the alabaster jar teach us?
What does the woman with the alabaster jar teach us?

There's a famous woman in the Bible, albeit having her name kept unknown from readers. This woman, found in Luke 7:36-50, is the woman who brought an alabaster jar of fragrant oil to the Lord Jesus. Her story is one of the most powerful stories of repentance and forgiveness, one that shows the kind heart of God.