Life
Is your church pastor burning out? How to stay strong in ministry
Some pastors feel they can't cope with the demands of the role. They try, increasingly desperately, but the mismatch between what they can give and what they feel they ought to be able to give becomes too much.
10 top tips for Christians from Pope Francis
Pope Francis has spent a busy week pontificating about how Christians should live in our modern world. Here we distil his best words of wisdom.
Why the move of God in your life doesn't always result in a change in circumstances
while God does want to change our circumstances, what concerns God most is that we allow Christ to fill our hearts and change us first on the inside before He changes the outside.
How to heal from the betrayal of leaders who fail us
The fact remains that the failure of pastors and spiritual leaders will affect not just them, but also the people around them. How do we experience freedom from the hurt that followers face after a leader fails them?
Why we can be greatly encouraged that the Word of God has never failed
It's amazing to think how the Bible is one of the most criticized pieces of literature today, but also remains one of the oldest and most timeless books.
Feeling anxious about the future? 5 Psalms to help comfort you
The Psalms are full of encouraging and uplifting verses that can help comfort us in times of anxiety.
The Gospel that left things out: Lessons from Luke
Luke was an educated man who knew the importance of checking his sources and getting the story right.
Growing ministries don't always mean strong ones
Jesus called us to make disciples, baptise them and teach them to obey God's commands, which if we truly followed would take longer than we would like.
God is patient with us but He is never tolerant of sin
God's patience for those He loves must never be confused as tolerance for sin.
Why being a Christian means you can't help but stand out from the crowd
When you start following Jesus Christ, one of the very few things that will be impossible for you is to remain unnoticed. To live for God is one of the most remarkable things that this world will ever see.
How can you ask God in a way that has power - and receive what you are asking for?
If there's one thing Jesus told us over and over again to do, it's to ask.
Public declarations mean nothing without life-changing faith
If we truly understand the gravity of our sin and the magnificence of God's grace, we should be driven to live a life that publicly declares our faith.
Building a ministry that invites people to get involved
Getting people involved in ministry can be a daunting challenge for church leaders, but Jesus promised that He would build a vibrant church that would be well equipped not just with volunteers and ministers but with the power of the Holy Spirit.
Worship is about a lifestyle, not the music
Jesus is most glorified when gifts in music are used for His glory, but as wonderful as music and singing are, they are not worship.
Christianity is more than just making sure we don't do wrong
as important as laws and obedience are, they are not the only component to our faith. Compliance and obedience mean nothing if they don't bring us closer to Jesus Christ.
If I'm already saved and in Christ, why do I still continue in sin?
We're called to live a life dead to sin and alive in Christ but the age old question for Christians on the topic of transformation is this: "If I'm already saved and in Christ, why do I still continue in sin?"