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Feeling weak? 10 Bible verses on the power of God
Here are 10 Bible verses for when we are feeling overwhelmed, reminding us that the power of God lives inside us.
Playing God? Biotech firm seeks to bring brain-dead patients back to life in novel project
An American biotechnology firm will soon begin groundbreaking trials to test a new technique to bring clinically dead patients back to life by regenerating their brains, after the company secured ethical approval from state health watchdogs.
Peace in the midst of trials: What to do when you're ready to give up
Do you want pure joy in your life? Imagine having such joy that it cannot be corrupted by your situation, your feelings or by people's opinions. I'm sure everyone would want that kind of pure incorruptible joy.
Leaders must champion excellence more than anyone else
As a leader, Jesus stood always as the standard-bearer of excellence, and He expects no less from Godly leaders that look to do servant leadership that our Lord once did.
Pentecost 2016: 5 things to pray for in the run-up to this key date in the Christian calendar
Prayer is one way that we can get ourselves ready to mark such a monumental event. Here are some ideas of what to pray for in the lead up to Pentecost.
Can God still love us if he allows us to suffer?
Apologist Vince Vitale looks at the problem of suffering, and how the intellectual and emotional challenges are deeply related.
Honest Mums' Club: Meet the Christian mother speaking out about postnatal depression
Hannah Oakland felt like she'd failed as a mother after giving birth to two children. She talks to Flo Taylor about her experiences, and how her church community helped her to get through it.
Why I'm not a Bible-believing Christian
'Bible-believing Christian' has become not a harmless marker of a generous evangelicalism, but a slogan that increasingly defines hard-edged, ultra-conservative positions.
What Leicester City can teach the Church about leadership
Leicester City's triumph in the Premier League is being hailed as 'the most unlikely sporting triumph ever'. What does it have to say to the Church?
Struggling with careless talk? 8 Bible verses that reveal why Christians should be encouragers
Claire musters on the importance of speaking words of life, and building up those around us.
Should parents force their kids to go to church?
It's amazing how we serve a God who does not impose Himself upon us. The message of the gospel is a God who makes a way for us to enter into His presence through the work of Jesus Christ, but never pushes us through the doorway.
Should Christians practice martial arts?
A long-standing debate that has existed for quite a while now is whether Christians can practice martial arts.
Why believers should be the last people to be trolling and hating online
One of the benefits believers get from the cross is a deep satisfaction and security found in knowing that because Jesus died for us, we are important and significant no matter what our opinions and mistakes may be.
Conflict in the church: How Christians should quarrel
Conflict is crucial in a growing body. Without it, there can be no avenue for growth, correction and seeking of the truth. The finished work of Christ in bringing peace does not promise that there will be no conflict amongst the saints, but that we can still act in peace and love in the midst of conflict.
Does God really care what I do with my money?
Jesus often instructed people about handling finances and dealing with money issues. It was actually one of His most popular topics during His ministry. Why does God go out on a limb to teach us extensively about handling money?
Mother's Day gift ideas: a mini guide to ethical buys
It's Mother's Day in the US on May 8 and while many of us make an effort to show and tell our mums how much we love them all year round, when it comes to Mother's Day, choosing a gift which really encompasses her personality can be tricky. Why not pick a present that symbolises not only your love for her but her love for others this time around?