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3 Things You Shouldn\'t Expect the Church to Do for You
3 Things You Shouldn't Expect the Church to Do for You

Expecting too much from your church, no matter how kind and loving the people in it may be, will bring about disappointments.

Do You Really Want A Pure Heart? Here\'s What It Will Take
Do You Really Want A Pure Heart? Here's What It Will Take

The Greek word used for "pure" in Matthew 5:8 is the word katharos, which means to be "clean, blameless, unstained from guilt." As much as that sounds nice, it sounds nothing like the human heart.

Why Couldn\'t Jesus Have Come To This Earth Sooner?
Why Couldn't Jesus Have Come To This Earth Sooner?

Given all the problems still in the world, we might be tempted to think that things would have been better by now if Jesus had shown up earlier - maybe in the time of Moses, the time Babylon invaded the people of God, the time before the Great Flood, or even when the earth was formed!

6 Beautiful Bible Verses For New Or Expecting Moms
6 Beautiful Bible Verses For New Or Expecting Moms

Here are six scriptures for new and expecting mothers to meditate on to grow in the realization of the blessing that is children and the plans the Lord has for them.

Why Was Moses\' Burning Bush Not Consumed?
Why Was Moses' Burning Bush Not Consumed?

The "angel of the Lord" appeared to Moses "in flames of fire from within a bush" while he was tending his father-in-law's flocks.

How God\'s Changeless Nature Brings Comfort
How God's Changeless Nature Brings Comfort

How God's nature brings assurance amid a changing world.

Kickass Torrents, Torrent sites shutdown news: KAT shows no signs of returning soon
Kickass Torrents, Torrent sites shutdown news: KAT shows no signs of returning soon

The torrent community is still thriving despite the fact that the biggest torrent site, Kickass Torrent (KAT), was shut down last July, and there is still no sign indicating that it will be back soon. Meanwhile, lawmakers in the United Kingdom are looking for ways to punish the file-sharers.

Are There Any Jobs That Are Off Limits For Christians?
Are There Any Jobs That Are Off Limits For Christians?

Here are three kinds of jobs that you shouldn't even think about if your faith is in Christ.

What To Do When You Feel Far From God
What To Do When You Feel Far From God

Finding your way out of a spiritual desert shouldn't be a strive up a mountain but perseverance is key. Keep asking. Keep seeking. Keep knocking, says Rachel Holmes.

Doubting God? 10 Bible Verses To Remind You He Is Faithful
Doubting God? 10 Bible Verses To Remind You He Is Faithful

It's important to wrestle with our questions and doubts, but it's also vital to remember that God is faithful.

3 Reasons Why You Should Choose to Avoid Revealing Clothes as a Follower of Christ
3 Reasons Why You Should Choose to Avoid Revealing Clothes as a Follower of Christ

Sisters, I am a man married to the most beautiful woman I've ever known, and I would like to encourage you: if you really are following Christ, please don't wear revealing clothes.

3 Practical Tips to Help You Avoid Unwanted Situations
3 Practical Tips to Help You Avoid Unwanted Situations

Have you ever set yourself up for a situation you wished you wouldn't be caught up in the first place? Here are some tips to help you avoid such situations in the future.

Why Calling Jesus \'Lord\' Is Not Enough
Why Calling Jesus 'Lord' Is Not Enough

Talk is cheap. Let's follow Christ with all that we have and are.

4 Ways To Pray When You\'re Finding It Hard
4 Ways To Pray When You're Finding It Hard

You'd be hard-pressed to find a Christian who can't recall a time when they found it difficult to pray. Here are four tips to help you get started.

Here\'s Hope For All Your Wasted Years
Here's Hope For All Your Wasted Years

God was with us all this time

What Fighting the Good Fight Really Means – and How You Should Do It
What Fighting the Good Fight Really Means – and How You Should Do It

Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses.