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Why Did God Make Jacob Wrestle With Him?
Let's look into why God let Jacob wrestle with Him and how we can apply these reasons to our own wrestling matches with God.

How To Find Peace In The Midst Of A Financial Crisis
Looking at the story of how Jesus fed 5,000 people, we can learn three things to do to find peace in the midst of a financial crisis.

Why Do Christians Eat Pork And Jews Don't?
Jews famously don't touch the stuff. Muslims have followed suit. So why do Christians eat ham, bacon and other pork products?

Does It Matter If Scientists Can Explain Our Spiritual Experiences?
What's going on when we experience a mystical event...?

5 Bible Verses To Help You When You're Facing Intense Trials
Trials are a normal part of the Christian life. Here are some Bible verses to help you face the trials and appreciate God's plan for your life.

3 Signs That You Need To Step Back And Reconnect With God
To help you determine if you need to take some time off to rest in God's goodness, here are some signs to watch out for.

3 Bible Figures Who Will Inspire Us To Trust God For Everything
Here are some Bible figures who will inspire us to trust God for everything â even the things we wouldn't care to ask of Him.

3 Bible Verses To Help You When You're Confused And Don't Know What To Do
As human as we are, we are limited in almost everything. One of our limitations is that we don't know everything, and because of this many of us have faced various "dead ends" and times wherein we don't know what to do.

#InternationalWomensDay: 5 Mighty Women In The Old Testament
Today is #InternationalWomensDay, an occasion to celebrate women and the campaign for gender equality. Here are five female heroes from the Bible.

Tragedy In Lewis â A Pastoral Response
Rev Dr Iain Campbell, a Free Church of Scotland minister, committed suicide and was posthumously accused of having had affairs with several women. David Robertson offers a pastoral response.

4 Ways Christians Going Through Tough Times Can Still Be A Blessing To Others
Here are four ways that you can be a blessing to others even if you're going through tough times.

6 Things The Bible Tells Us About Our Relationship With God
The Bible is filled with scripture, truth, and principles that will help us be grounded in a thriving relationship with God. Here are six things that the Bible tells us about our relationship with God.

Is The Peace Of Christ Missing In Your Family? If Yes, Here's What To Do
Peace is staying calm in the midst of a raging storm. We can go through all sorts of problems and still be able to stay at peace when we are in the Lord Jesus Christ. Since He gave His peace to us, we are assured to have peace in times of trouble wherever we are.

3 Ways The Fear Of God Helps Us
The fear of the Lord is a precious thing essential to the life of a Christian. Those who desire to follow Christ and grow in His character will do well to cultivate the fear of God and live in it.

7 Bible Verses About The Importance Of Right Friendships
The Bible cautions us against having a common ground â a friendship â with the wrong people. While the right friend can help you in your relationship with God and others, the wrong friend can slowly drain you so that he or she can take advantage of you, even without you knowing it

3 Ways Your Love For Christ Helps You To Reach Out To Others
Loving Christ means that we will reach out to others. Some of us get confused over the idea that when we love God, it's impossible for us to hate people. Why? It's because when we love Him, we do what He says â and He says we should love the people that He loves: all.