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\'Good  grief\'? No: so far there\'s nothing good about it
'Good grief'? No: so far there's nothing good about it

On January 3, my wife Jill collapsed unexpectedly at home. Two days later, she was dead.

Ascension Day: 4 reasons it matters for Christians today
Ascension Day: 4 reasons it matters for Christians today

Today is Ascension Day – when the Church celebrates Jesus' ascension from earth into heaven. It's a baffling story, should we just ignore it?

5 books you should read to know more about the Holy Spirit
5 books you should read to know more about the Holy Spirit

The amazing blessing available for every Christian is the gift of the Holy Spirit, but we can sometimes forget He's there, feel confused about His purpose, or limit His power.   

Why confessing our sins has the power to break them
Why confessing our sins has the power to break them

Our sins are terrible masters that convince us of their power over us.

Is it ok for Christians not to fast?
Is it ok for Christians not to fast?

When we fast, we set aside our own physical cravings so that we can seek the Lord. But is it really necessary?

\'God is slow to anger\': 7 Bible verses on compassion for helping to heal a broken world
'God is slow to anger': 7 Bible verses on compassion for helping to heal a broken world

The Bible shows us again and again the good news of God's compassion for us, perhaps most vividly demonstrated in the parable of the Prodigal Son.

A pastor claims he has God\'s phone number. Can he help us think differently about prayer?
A pastor claims he has God's phone number. Can he help us think differently about prayer?

As if Christians didn't already have enough of a reputation for being somewhere on the spectrum between mad and weird, we've now seen the emergence of a pastor who says he had God's personal phone number, and regularly calls him on his cell.

After Manchester, 6 commandments for social media
After Manchester, 6 commandments for social media

In the wake of the Manchester bombing, social media has been awash with reactions – not all of them helpful or true.

Too busy to read God\'s Word? Here are 5 tips to make time for it!
Too busy to read God's Word? Here are 5 tips to make time for it!

Here are five steps to making time to read the Word of God even when we're extremely busy.

5 tips for raising children who grow up to love Jesus
5 tips for raising children who grow up to love Jesus

The Holy Spirit flows powerfully whenever believers offer up faith-filled prayers for their children.

5 steps to stop losing sleep over money
5 steps to stop losing sleep over money

Money worries can be a cancer, distracting us from what God wants us to accomplish in life.

When is Ramadan 2017? This year\'s start and end date and the significance of the occasion
When is Ramadan 2017? This year's start and end date and the significance of the occasion

Ramadan is coming and here's when its starting and ending.

The one thing you need to do if God\'s miracle hasn\'t come through for you yet
The one thing you need to do if God's miracle hasn't come through for you yet

If you've been praying, crying and waiting for what seems like an eternity, there's only one thing you can do.

Why does Jesus ask us to deny ourselves?
Why does Jesus ask us to deny ourselves?

It's a very strong command, one that came from the very mouth of the Lord Jesus Christ, so it's important we understand why He asks it of us.

How do I know if I\'m a born again Christian?
How do I know if I'm a born again Christian?

The term 'born again' is popular in Christian circles but what does it actually mean?

The most likely people to fight online are white, Christian, male millennials
The most likely people to fight online are white, Christian, male millennials

A new study explores the phenomenon of online conflict - who does it and why?