Life

Finding hope in the dream
Be encouraged by the words and dreams you have been given.

Be not afraid
How do we overcome these mental battles that continue to cripple our God-given purpose?

Women of God
Women of God are more precious than rubies.

Practising praise every day of the year
It was those days when I was struggling that I had to dig deep to find that tiny bit in me that would still whisper, "God is good."

Learning to be
To 'be' for some may seem scary, the idea of being still long enough to hear your own thoughts, to face your true self. For Mother Theresa, this was where she heard God speak.

The importance of strong roots
When Redwoods grow, they grow 'together'. Their root systems are intertwined, leaving the trees to rely on one another as they grow and especially during high winds and storms. They can't do life without one another, and neither should we.

Why we should keep going
To attain the prize of the upward calling, we must refuse to be content with memories.

Tim Keller explains the problem with megachurches
Megachurches "are poor places for formation and pastoral care", says respected pastor Tim Keller.

Scripture engagement in the US has reached 'historic low'
Bible reading in the US has "dramatically decreased" in the last year, according to the latest research by the American Bible Society.

Lottie Moon: the fiercely independent missionary who broke the rules
Lottie Moon lived alone in a small Chinese town, adopting everything of Chinese culture that wasn't in contradiction to Christianity and developing her own innovative ways of preaching. The fruit was remarkable and she saw hundreds of converts and numerous churches begin.

Top Christian worship songs of 2021
After reviewing 2.7 million songs churches sang and 91,000 sermons delivered in 2021 amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic, the church technology company Faithlife has published its annual report revealing top worship songs and sermon trends of the last year.

Most Christian parents are worried about their kids' spiritual health: poll
An overwhelming majority of American parents are concerned about their children's spiritual well-being, with concerns highest among practicing Christians, according to a poll released by Barna.

Americans are leaving church and most aren't coming back - report
"Without robust religious experiences to draw on, Americans feel less connected to the traditions and beliefs of their parents' faith."

Study: More congregations in the US are reopening but attendance remains flat
In churches across the US, there has been little or no rise in the number of people attending in-person religious services over the past six months.

Top tips to ease the burden of living on a tighter budget
There are two very simple principles to make your money go further.

Most Americans think nation's moral compass is pointing in the wrong direction
A majority of Americans, including Christians and non-Christians, are concerned that America's moral compass is pointed in the wrong direction and they're turning to family for guidance