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Why we should master the art of saying \'no\'
Why we should master the art of saying 'no'

Mastering 'no' enables us to focus on God and not in the unnecessary things in life.

3 reasons why Jesus opposed the Pharisees
3 reasons why Jesus opposed the Pharisees

Here are three principles of the Pharisees that Jesus opposed and what they can teach us about right faith today

Why Jesus didn\'t feed the 5,000, and why it matters
Why Jesus didn't feed the 5,000, and why it matters

The story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 is one that's puzzled sceptics and believers too.

Rio 2016: Olympic athletes who were ambassadors for Christ as well as their country during the Games

We expect Olympic athletes to be incredible representatives of their countries while they participate in the games, but something we don't often anticipate is their ability to be great ambassadors for Christ too. Here are some of Rio 2016's most star Olympians who made a point of giving glory to God.

Why it\'s time to stop saying \'God has a special someone planned for you\'
Why it's time to stop saying 'God has a special someone planned for you'

Martin Saunders tackles that well-meaning phrase, and why it ought to be stamped out.

What does it mean to reach emotional maturity as a Christian?
What does it mean to reach emotional maturity as a Christian?

Many people grow physically but remain undeveloped emotionally. But God's desire is to bring fullness and maturity into every area of our life including our emotions.

4 times Jesus changed the rules and what we can learn from them
4 times Jesus changed the rules and what we can learn from them

Here are four accounts where Jesus changed the norms and changed the way things are done even today.

Are you treating your Bible like a magic ball?
Are you treating your Bible like a magic ball?

When we give our life to Christ, what that really means is in all we do He is in charge. God cannot be in charge of ninety-nine percent of your life. It's all or nothing.

3 things that we can learn from bad experiences
3 things that we can learn from bad experiences

Bad experiences might not be a joy to have while we're going through them, but it's a fact that if we wise up and see God's purposes in them, we'll learn a few things or more that will help us become better people.

3 tips to experiencing the power of God\'s Word
3 tips to experiencing the power of God's Word

Do you want to experience the power of God's Word? Here are three tips for you.

3 tips to help live a simple life
3 tips to help live a simple life

A simple life is always better than a complicated one.

Pride and being a Bible know-it-all: Why this is not what God wants for us after coming into a knowledge of Him
Pride and being a Bible know-it-all: Why this is not what God wants for us after coming into a knowledge of Him

Ultimately growing in our knowledge of God should magnify Him and not us. When the knowledge of God becomes an avenue for us to showcase out proficiency of scriptures, then we have terribly missed the point.

Why God sometimes doesn\'t allow your plans for your life to work out
Why God sometimes doesn't allow your plans for your life to work out

When God lets your plans to get delayed or to even fall flat, it's because He wants you to know that He has something better for you, and He wants you to trust His way more than your own.

5 lessons we can learn from failure
5 lessons we can learn from failure

Failing can be embarrassing, uncomfortable and a real confidence killer. Some people even consider it to be soul-destroying but it doesn't need to be any of these things. In fact, it's often precisely what we need to go through so that we can be successful.

Feeling sleepy? 3 reasons we ALWAYS need to be spiritually awake
Feeling sleepy? 3 reasons we ALWAYS need to be spiritually awake

We all have responsibilities and expectations that we're expected to fulfil. With so much demanded of us at work, in our homes and in our relationships, it's not hard to find that these can sometimes distract us from the commands given to us by God.

Transforming prayer: Six important ways to pray for your friends and family
Transforming prayer: Six important ways to pray for your friends and family

Krish Kandiah continues his journey through Ephesians, this time looking at what Paul can teach us about prayer.