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The one time a Christian might have to sacrifice being friendly
The one time a Christian might have to sacrifice being friendly

Friendliness is a great asset, a character trait that should be seen in a Christian. But it doesn't go before being wise and prudent, and it certainly must not overtake the preaching of the Gospel. Our goal is to be like Christ, not to be everyone's pal.

3 common misconceptions about the Holy Spirit
3 common misconceptions about the Holy Spirit

Many Christians have wrong ideas about who the Holy Spirit is. In this article, we will talk about some common misconceptions about Him, so that the believer can develop a growing relationship with Him.

3 pieces of advice for young men looking for a wife
3 pieces of advice for young men looking for a wife

Guys, marriage is something that will take everything you have, and will reward you with more than what you have ever dreamed of - if you follow hard after God. Your future marriages, if done according to His plans, will be the most beautiful relationships you'll ever have.

3 reasons why money won't solve all problems
3 reasons why money won't solve all problems

While money does pay the bills, buy food and supplies, and purchase clothes and a home, it can never heal wounds, mend broken hearts, and fix broken lives. If any, it can even worsen the problems we have.

Birds of the Bible: How they teach spiritual truth
Birds of the Bible: How they teach spiritual truth

In the Bible, birds are often mentioned because of some spiritual or poetical significance.

Struggle to spend time with God? Time to bring the Quiet Time into the New Year
Struggle to spend time with God? Time to bring the Quiet Time into the New Year

When I became a Christian in the early 1990s, there was a non-negotiable bit of the religious life that got a mention in almost every talk and conversation with my youth worker.

Were poor people part of the early church?
Were poor people part of the early church?

The Bible has several teachings regarding treating the poor, including the poor people in the church. All of them point out one crucial truth: God loves the poor, and we should too. He has His eyes set on them, and we should set our eyes on blessing and loving them, too. He is close to them and stands in their defense, and we should be, too.

3 things to remember in sharing the Gospel
3 things to remember in sharing the Gospel

To help you get motivated to preach the Gospel, here are a few things to remember. These truths will excite you, release you from certain fears related to preaching the Gospel to others, and will hopefully motivate you to make it your life's goal.

3 things we can learn from a man named Eutychus
3 things we can learn from a man named Eutychus

The Bible presents many figures to us, people from whom we can learn many lessons. One of them, a young man named Eutychus in Acts 20:9, teaches us many things even though he appeared in the Bible for only a short while.

3 things we can learn from the death of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5
3 things we can learn from the death of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5

The happenings in the early church teach very important lessons for us today. Whether these events are good and pleasing, or tragic and depressing, all of it brings to us insight and learning that will refine us and make us ready for the return of the Lord Jesus.

Who are the Berean Christians and what can we learn from them?
Who are the Berean Christians and what can we learn from them?

The Bible tells us of a remarkable group of people famously known today as the Berean Christians. These believers possessed a remarkable character that each and every Christian today must have.

'Blind but now I see': The Christian legacy of Louis Braille
'Blind but now I see': The Christian legacy of Louis Braille

Today is World Braille Day, the commemoration of the birth of Louis Braille, a prodigious blind boy who grew up to innovate a form of communication that transformed the world for those unable to see. Braille was also a committed Christian who knew on multiple levels the power of granting sight to the blind.

3 pieces of advice for Christians looking to invest their money in something profitable
3 pieces of advice for Christians looking to invest their money in something profitable

When looking to invest money, we've got to be wise and invest in the right places, places where our money will surely grow. Who wants to invest only to lose hard-earned money anyway?

3 reasons why we must hope for the best always
3 reasons why we must hope for the best always

Hope is a very important thing. To encourage you, dear reader, to hope for God's best always, here are a few reasons why we should do so.

The best way to deal with guilty feelings over your past sins
The best way to deal with guilty feelings over your past sins

Guilt is a very heavy thing to bear, but the great truth about it is that we have an option not to bear it in Christ. The Bible tells us that when God forgives our sins, He takes away the guilt that naturally comes with it.

3 things every newlywed couple must keep in mind this year
3 things every newlywed couple must keep in mind this year

To help you get on the right track as you start a new life with your spouse, here are a few things you need to keep in mind, especially during the first year of marriage.