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A lesson in humility: serving the God who was born in a manger
All throughout scripture, even from the Old Testament, we see the picture of a loving God who receives a broken people who constantly sin against Him. Moreover, our God is portrayed as the humble servant that came down to earth as man to become the sacrifice of our sins so that many would be saved.
Why discipleship is an important part of a healthy church
Jesus, in His three years of ministry, spent a reasonable amount of time ministering to the crowds but always made sure that He never left out time to train, equip and empower twelve disciples. From the way Jesus did ministry, we see that discipleship is vital to seeing God's kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.
Are we outsourcing our daily spirituality?
Ed Cyzewski looks at how Christians can use mundane tasks to draw closer to God.
What does biblically rooted self-confidence look like?
Markers such as success, recognition, admiration, beauty etc are always in flux, and when we rely on these to measure our self-worth our confidence will always be in flux too.
Rick Warren: 7 characteristics to look for in a husband or wife
Emotional health is one of the most important factors to take into consideration when thinking about marriage, Rick Warren has said.
Count of Zika patients in U.S. suddenly rises, but there's no need to panic for now, says CDC
Just recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that there were 65 cases of Zika virus in the United States. Its latest report however stated that there are now 122 patients infected with the virus. Should this be a cause for concern?
Moving on: how to let Jesus conquer the hurts of your past
Many people struggle with moving on from a haunting past that often feels impossible to run away from. If that describes you then know that God has provided the ultimate way out of a shady past through Jesus Christ.
How we can discern sermons that lead believers astray
We live in a world where there is access to more preaching than ever before, but to say that all preaching leads people to Christ would be unrealistic. There are many preachings today that do not lead people to Christ but away from Him. How can we spot sermons and preaching that lead us astray from Christ?
If you're searching for answers it's good to reflect on these 7 Bible verses
As Christians, it's vital that we remind ourselves that while we'll never have all the answers, despite how much more we do, God does, and the path to wisdom is always open to us through Him.
Nine Bible verses to help ease the stress of moving house
The following Bible verses can ease the stress of moving home, but they're also great to read over if you're already settled in your own space.
Can't find any quiet moments for God? Here's why you must
When we're intentionally silent in a spiritual setting, it's through a concerted effort to devote our full attention to God. Using silence for this end is rooted in Scripture. Here are 11 Bible verses on being quiet:
3 things you should do - and one thing you should never do - after God has answered your prayer
The great power of answered prayer can stun us. We know that prayer works but when God's answer is so clear and immediately impactful, we can be overwhelmed to the point that we're unsure of how to respond. The most obvious thing we do is to thank him, but what about when we want to go beyond this?
4 simple faith lessons I learned at the Hillsong Colour Conference
Christine Caine told those yearning to be more passionate about their faith that it wasn't always necessary to do more but it was always necessary to "allow the Holy Spirit to do more through you".
A Christ-honouring daily routine: 5 things every Christian can do every day
If we're full time Christians, then our daily activities should be a reflection of that identity. Here are five things that we can do every day to help make that the case.
5 ways to react to persecution in the home
Jesus spoke bluntly about the cost of following Him because He knew that becoming a believer in His Word and His work would result to losses on our part. Because we follow Christ, we open ourselves up to persecution and sometimes it can hit much closer to home or even home itself.
Why we can never take repentance out of Christianity
The power behind the message of Jesus Christ is one that brings forth a sanctification and an inclination to good works. While we do not work to receive Jesus' redemption, good works will always come as a fruit of a revelation of Jesus Christ.