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4 things I love about a small church
4 things I love about a small church

I recently led worship in a church not far from my own. Like the one where I worship regularly, it's small ­– between 30 and 40 adults – and that can present problems.

When society is crying out for transformation, why is the Church failing it?
When society is crying out for transformation, why is the Church failing it?

The truth is, today more than ever, our society is crying out for integrity and authenticity in relationships, says Christian doctor Freddie Pimm.

Toying with the Trinity: Can fidget spinners point us to God?
Toying with the Trinity: Can fidget spinners point us to God?

The Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity is a paradox that has puzzled believers for millennia. Many point to majestic, ineffable mystery, but has the divine enigma of the Trinity been solved by a children's toy?

As Christians, do we have the courage to go out and preach transformation as Jesus did?
As Christians, do we have the courage to go out and preach transformation as Jesus did?

Jesus came heralding a revolution, the release of grace and mercy, and a profound shift in the values that people hold dear. Jesus came preaching transformation.

Why it\'s cool to be a Christian
Why it's cool to be a Christian

There is a common misconception made by many people that the second you give your life to Christ you cant be a cool Christian and must follow thousands of rules. But as believers, we know that is just simply not the case.

Is Islam really the most evil religion in the world?
Is Islam really the most evil religion in the world?

Is Islam the most evil religion in the world? Richard Dawkins said so at the Cheltenham Science Festival yesterday. But was he right?

North Korea arrests senior citizen for contacting Chinese Christians

A 61-year-old resident in North Korea's Ryanggang province was tied with rope, assaulted and arrested after he returned from China on charges of spying after allegedly contacting his Christian relatives

The Church: It\'s sick and it needs a doctor
The Church: It's sick and it needs a doctor

The Selfish Gospel is a brief look at the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of one of the most complex patients I have ever encountered: the body of Christ, the Church.

Too many churches are ignoring the Holy Spirit
Too many churches are ignoring the Holy Spirit

I've heard some leaders say that as evangelical Christians we typically treat the Holy Spirit as that weird uncle or cousin of the family.

What can parents do to protect their kids from terrorism and disasters?
What can parents do to protect their kids from terrorism and disasters?

Terrorist attacks and disasters are becoming more and more prevalent these days, and Christian parents just like others are worried about keeping their children safe in an unpredictable world.

Already fallen into temptation? Some encouragement to get you walking with God again
Already fallen into temptation? Some encouragement to get you walking with God again

It's easy to stay stuck in guilt and shame, but here's some help to get you moving forward and back towards God.

3 reasons why we go through spiritually dry seasons
3 reasons why we go through spiritually dry seasons

The Christian faces different seasons at different times in his life. One of the seasons we face as Christ-followers is a dry season. Here are some reasons why we go through spiritually dry seasons.

Is it OK for Christians to cherry pick from the Bible in order to win non-believers to Christ?
Is it OK for Christians to cherry pick from the Bible in order to win non-believers to Christ?

Should Christians cherry pick nice and pleasant verses from the Bible so that they can win people over to Christ?

Why sinful anger is so damaging to your faith and witness to others
Why sinful anger is so damaging to your faith and witness to others

As Christians, we should all learn to manage our emotions in light of the grace and mercy God has given to us.

Practical things you can do when you\'re finding it hard to pray
Practical things you can do when you're finding it hard to pray

Friend, don't be discouraged from coming to God when you don't know what to say.