Life
The difference that light makes
If no one could see, no-one could lead, for no-one would know where to go. Light changes all that
Joshua 24:15 and the declaration Christians need to make every day
"...But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord" is an amazingly profound statement by a man who has lived his life with strength and courage. But why would Joshua need to say it at all?
I Love Idi Amin
Bishop Festo Kivengere struggled to forgive the brutal Ugandan dictator - until he heard a John Stott sermon.
Eastern Europe in the face of war: an aid worker's diary
Any small part we have been able to play has been an honour. But I also suspect this is very much the beginning of the story, writes Gwyn Williams.
Eight qualities that are inconsistent with love
If we really love others, there are certain things we won't do.
If I want to have good friends, I need to be a good friend
Be the kind of friend you want and watch your life change for the better.
When it's good to question
Many of us take part in the traditions practised by our countries or families without being conscious of the harm some of these practices may bring. We often need physical evidence to verify the danger, and if we haven't seen it, we believe that the activities are completely safe. We must question these practices, know the reason for doing them, and see if they are contrary to the word of God.
The importance of being anchored in a world full of chaos
The truth is, our faith does not necessarily protect us from having terrible things happen to us. What it does however, is provide us with a foundation on which we can stand when everyone and everything around us appears to be falling apart.
How can we speak to God?
God doesn't want us to feel isolated from Him, or helpless and inadequate in knowing Him.
Pastors and churchgoers differ over whose job they think it is to 'go and make disciples'
While a majority of pastors agree that every disciple of Jesus Christ is mandated in Scripture to "go and make disciples" as part of the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19â20, most Christians believe this mandate only applies to some disciples, not all, a new study from Barna shows.
The Church has let the wolves creep in
Wolves can do two things at once: pull the wool over the eyes of others while also wrapping it around their own shoulders. So how do we close the gate?
When a step of faith needs courage
The decision I was about to make involved turning down a job offer, and healthy salary, to follow a desire of my heart â writing. I prayed all week about confirmation for my next step.
Pastor goes viral with mid-air worship session during flight
A video posted by Pastor Jack Jensz Jr. of his ministry team worshiping aboard an airplane in mid-flight has amassed over 35 million views online â but the reason they were on the plane in the first place is the real star of the show.
Engaging wisely with social media
When it comes to social media, stop; take the time to think; use wisdom.
Believing in God's promise when all you see is setbacks
What do we do when God's promise seems like the peak of a mountain slowly falling out of reach instead of coming closer; when we are in a bleak situation spiralling downhill further from our goal?
The scientific meltdown over a controversial discovery of 'biblical Sodom'
The remains of a city's fiery demise near the Dead Sea have archaeologists at odds.