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Longing for success? Why it's important you submit your talents to God first
Success is something that everyone desires at some point and we know that to be successful, we need to maximise our gifts and talents. Many people think that self-effort in developing skills is all we need, but when we learn that our gifts come from Jesus and that He can maximise them even more for us, we gain greater success.
Am I praying 'right'?
In all circumstances, we must know that our prayers are heard primarily because Jesus has made a way for us to the Father. That truth is the foundational basis upon which we pray.
8 keys to a more Spirit-empowered church service
There is a very strong co-relation between church growth and the move of the Holy Spirit. A church that magnifies Christ and allows God's Spirit to move in church services, church discipleship, evangelism, fellowship and every other church activity there is will organically grow in quality and quantity.
8 scriptures on how God makes us holy
We can never overemphasise the holiness of the God we serve, and we see this best in what He has done to make us holy. It was for holiness' sake that Jesus lovingly laid down His life so that we could approach freely a God who cannot co-exist with sin.
If God is able to make time for rest, why can't you?
Many people think that all Jesus does is invite Christians to do His work and get busy reaching the lost, feeding the crowds, planting churches, doing business, and taking care of our families. However, more often than not, Jesus invites us to rest in Him.
5 questions every Christian has to face about Creation
Krish Kandiah tackles the Creation story - and how Christians might approach it.
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.