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7 psalms for when you need to ask God for help but don't have the words
Asking for help doesn't come easily to everyone. Whether we see it as a sign of weakness or are convinced that we can manage everything on our own, many of us wait until we're almost at breaking point before we request or accept a helping hand.
How God proves to be our refuge in times of trouble
When you hear the phrase, "God is my refuge," what automatically comes to mind? Prior to ascending to heaven, Jesus gave us a promise that He would be with us to the very end of the age.
Without Jesus we will never qualify for leadership
There is no greater privilege than to be called into a position of leadership, especially when we respond to a God-given mandate to serve Jesus Christ and serve others through Him. However, there is also nothing that may require more of us than this same call.
How to step forward into God's calling when you feel like it's too big for you
It often feels like God calls us, His followers, into purposes much bigger than ourselves. He does this because our purposes were never meant to be fulfilled on our own. They were meant to be done in partnership with Jesus Christ, who is the author and perfecter of our faith.
How does God help me through tough decisions?
There are so many benefits that Jesus Christ has made available to us that we do not know of. Because we now have a mediator in Him, we can now freely enter God's presence and commune with Him and gain access to his love, favor, blessings and wisdom.
8 scriptures that will help you fight struggles and temptation
Temptation is everywhere, and it doesn't take much to lure the heart into sin and disobedience. However, God promises that He can provide us with the grace to say no to temptations and to choose a life that honors God through Jesus Christ.
Meet Valkyrie, NASA's newest human-like robot to help astronauts on Mars mission
Last week, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) unveiled its newest humanoid machine named Valkyrie. This showcase of modern space-exploring technology was built in cooperation with students and researchers from the University of Edinburgh's Centre for Robotics.
NASA assures public world won't end on Monday, says Mercury transit doomsday conspiracy just a scam
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has assured the public that the world will not end after Mercury transits the Sun on Monday, as claimed by doomsday conspiracy theorists.
Miracles expert explains the purpose of miracles and what they mean for our faith
Anybody could claim a miracle, but how does the Church determine which reported miracles are genuinely divine and which are fake?
Mercury rising, end-times prophets' credibility falling
Another internet scare story provoked by a so-called Bible expert links the transit of Mercury to all sorts of biblical prophecies.
4 things we often forget about forgiveness
We can often forget that forgiveness is a daily decision. Are there other things that are stopping us in living out this key Christian command?
Need to rediscover your passion for God? Let these Bible verses guide you
Here are six Bible verses to read if you're in need of rediscovering your passion for God.
Praying for a modern day miracle? Here are 8 Bible verses which reveal nothing is impossible for God
For us, miracles are one of many ways that God reveals himself to us. By understanding them we can build up a better understanding of His character. Here are eight Bible verses on miracles:
5 ways to respond to an attendance plateau in your church
Because Jesus has built the church -- both universal and local -- we can be assured that a church planted firmly on the cornerstone that is Christ will grow both in quality and quantity.
When arrogance blocks the grace of God
There is nothing more empowering than the grace of God. Through Jesus, we have unlimited access to this grace, but only when we have hearts that fully accept that without God we can accomplish nothing to its fullest capacity.
How to win back a person who was hurt by the church
A church community can be a blessing as well as a burden at times. Although Jesus meant for the body to be a vibrant and radiant bride that would be stronger than the powers of hell itself, we cannot discount the fact that the church is composed of imperfect, hurt and offensive people.