Life

Why Christians need to stop saying everything happens for a reason
Many people, including some Christians, are wont to say that "everything happens for a reason."

Here's a great answer for atheists who ask 'why should I bother with God?'
Why should atheists bother with God? One non-believer wrote world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham and asked that very question. The atheist said his life is fine without God, and God would probably make him stop doing a lot of things he enjoys if he becomes a Christian.

Hair wars: Does the Bible teach that men can't have long hair?
How men and women relate to each other is a hot topic in some circles, with complementarians teaching that men and women have clearly defined roles and egalitarians teaching that they don't.

Why does this blogger say, 'I don't tell people that I'm a Christian'?
In the once deeply religious Britain, it was atheists and the irreligious who feared the judgement of God-fearing believers. Now, in a post-religious nation, is it the religious who fear the judgement of the secular? A Christian blogger writing for the Metro says she now refrains from mentioning her faith to others.

Who should I listen to: a nonbelieving expert in a field of study, or a person who's inexperienced but who loves God's Word?
In a world of alternative facts, many people including Christians are easily swayed by whatever comes their way. Who do we listen to at a time like this?

Why Christians need to stop pursuing happiness today
Is happiness really something to be pursued? How do most people pursue happiness today?

What to do when we feel like God is disappointed with us
God is not disappointed with us. But what are we to do when it feels like He is?

How can Christians show love to a selfish person?
Some people are easier to love than others, but God told His followers that they must love all â even those who are selfish and difficult to deal with.

There's a secret to true contentment - do you know what it is?
How can people be truly happy and content in their lives? Some of the richest, most powerful people in this world are some of the unhappiest, which means money and fame do not guarantee contentment.

This one thing will set you free to be at peace with yourself
Have you ever felt so restless that even after tiring yourself silly, you still look for something to do because you can't stand being still, like you don't have peace?

How to respond when others spread false information about you
Every slanderous act purports to destroy someone's name and reputation so that the slanderer can get ahead of the victim. Have you been a victim of slander? If you are, read on.

How being generous becomes a problem to you â and to those you're giving to
God wants all of His children to be generous alright, but we are also told to be wise.

What does God think about beauty? These 6 scriptures explain
Here are six scriptures to help us ponder the issue and get the value of beauty in context...

Girl aged 6 tells school friends how Jesus saves after mum gives up crime and drugs for Christ
'My daughter, through going to church and Sunday school, it's given her a really solid foundation, the sort you can get only by knowing God and Jesus. She's actually turned into a little evangeliser herself. She's telling all the kids in her class how much Jesus loves them. It's just amazing.'

4 Bible truths to assure us that our self-worth is more than our body image
God looks at us and calls us "very good."

4 ways to break the sense of entitlement in your kids
Having a sense of entitlement can lead to huge relationship, career and even spiritual problems if not addressed at an early age. Here are four ways to break the sense of entitlement in your kids today.