Life

Can Chronic Feelings Of Loneliness Actually Kill You?
Can Chronic Feelings Of Loneliness Actually Kill You?

Feeling lonely is all in the mind – right? It's not what you'd choose, but it's just one of those things and life goes on, regardless.

How (Not) To Write A Christian Leader Bio
How (Not) To Write A Christian Leader Bio

Should Christian leaders parade their various credentials in an effort to explain why they're fit to lead? Or should they just hope their unspoken qualities shine through?

Why Judges 4 Is A Problem If You Don\'t Believe In Women Leaders
Why Judges 4 Is A Problem If You Don't Believe In Women Leaders

The Israelites – male and female – didn't look down on Deborah because of her gender or assume she couldn't do the job God had called her to do.

3 Things To Remember As A Christian In The World
3 Things To Remember As A Christian In The World

Christ has sent all of us Christians into the world to continue spreading His good news of salvation so that all men will be saved according to the Father's will. However, the fact that we are in the world means that we need to take extra care and remember a few things necessary for us to complete our task. Here are some things to remember as a Christian living in a fallen world.

How To Get Rid Of Unwanted Habits And Behaviours
How To Get Rid Of Unwanted Habits And Behaviours

A great many articles, books, and many other materials have been written about the subject of ridding ourselves of bad habits and behaviours. But while many of these appear helpful and quite insightful in the task of personal renewal, none of them compare to the wisdom offered to us in the Bible.

How To \'Speak The Truth In Love\'
How To 'Speak The Truth In Love'

The Bible tells all who believe to stop telling lies in reverence to Christ. We who are called God's children should be holy in our conduct, and this includes how we speak and the contents of what we say. We should be honest.

Why Did God Make Jacob Wrestle With Him?
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
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?
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?
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
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
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
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 – 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
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
#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 – A Pastoral Response
Tragedy In Lewis – 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.