Life
How being a Christian guarantees that you'll make a difference
If there's anything that can and should compel a person to make a difference, it's the gospel. At the heart of Jesus's finished work is a power that looks to enable followers of Christ to change not only their individual lives, but the community, city or even nation that they are in.
#TheBibleHasTaughtMe: Christian PR disaster or gospel opportunity?
Twitter is dangerous to sincere, well-meaning people who might not be terribly savvy about social media.
Why Christians should be as relevant as possible
Today, many people view churches as irrelevant and outdated formats of religion. What ministries need today to save themselves from the demise of becoming obsolete is a willingness to adjust and be balanced out by a need to keep Jesus present in our messages.
Newly discovered tailless rocky comet can give clues as to how Earth was formed
When we think of comets, we usually picture a piece of rock with a fiery tail of light. Astronomers, however, have recently discovered a comet that breaks this mold.
Immortality, anyone? British scientist says he's close to finding way to make humans live up to 1,000 years old
Dr. Aubrey de Grey, who has dedicated his profession to studying how human beings can achieve eternal life, said he is getting closer to finding a way to make humans live up to 1,000 years old, thereby beating current records for the oldest living person.
Fruits of joy: How to find peace and joy in the midst of challenges
The Bible tells us that by choosing to walk with Christ and His finished work, we are given the power through His spirit to bear fruits of joy, peace and so much more.
A stumbling block to our faith: fearing man instead of fearing God
Without faith it is impossible to please God, but for so many people the fear of the opinion of others becomes a stumbling block in growing in faith and thus in pleasing God.
5 things your pastor needs you to do for yourself
The pursuit of God is a task that we are all given as Christians. We are all to pursue Christ of our own accord on top of being under the leadership of a pastor or spiritual mentor.
2 U.S. missionaries brutally murdered in Jamaica; police clueless on suspects and motive
The "battered" bodies of two American missionaries were found in bushes near a church in Jamaica on Sunday, with authorities still seeking clues on the suspects and the motive behind the horrible crime, various news sources report.
Genderqueer teen unable to open new bank account due to gender restrictions in application form
A 17-year-old "genderqueer in Scotland has failed to open a bank account due to "restrictions" in the application form's gender options and he is father is campaigning to have it changed.
Feeling out of place? Eight Bible verses to remind you that you belong to Jesus
A sense of belonging is something that many people crave, especially in a world where the feeling of disconnection from others is commonplace and displacement is a huge problem. Here are eight Bible verses which reveal who we belong to:
Taming the dragon: 5 steps to overcoming lust
Whether it's an unhealthy desire to eat excessive amounts of food or consume copious amounts of alcohol, lust amplifies the desires we have to do things that ultimately lead us to separation from God. Because of its multi-sensory nature (it can stimulate us mentally, emotionally and physically) and its association with pleasure, it can be difficult to get under control.
10 Bible verses for when you're facing a tough decision
In some circumstances, God will speak to us specifically about our choices, while in others he seems to be silent. But we can always trust that he wants the best for us.
You are salt and light, said Jesus: but what did he really mean?
Christians are meant to make a difference in the world. We're to stand up for what's right, we're to campaign for justice and righteousness, and we're to speak truth to power, says Mark Woods.
Breaking pride: Why pride can lead to downfall
Pride. There is just something about it that really twists God's arm. He loathes it so much that Jesus had to come down as man to stand as the ultimate testament of a humble God who calls us to value humility just as much as He does.
8 scriptures that will encourage you to pursue excellence
We are saved by grace no doubt, but if there's anything the grace of God should result in, it's to inspire us to work harder and to be diligent in loving others and laboring for God. The grace displayed to us through Jesus and His finished work should never be an excuse for us to slack off.