Life
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.
What can the Bible teach us about how to stand out in the workplace?
Are you the kind of worker who wants to be the best in your company? Do you work hard and strive to be the employee of the year, salesman of the month or top performer?
Why God doesn't want you stressed out and worried
One of the things that are on the top of God's list of don'ts is worrying. God makes it clear that He does not want us to be anxious about anything, but instead desires that we be empowered to trust and believe that Jesus will be more than enough for us to be confident that He will come through in every situation.
Shocking new hybrid creature? Goat with a human face found in a farm in Malaysia
A Malaysian farmer got the surprise of his life last week when he discovered that one of his female goats has given birth to a kid. The little animal was found lifeless, but its appearance was startling: it seemed to have all the features of an ordinary goat, but with a human face.
Muslim ruler's daughter encounters Jesus â who saves her from death when her own family tries to kill her
Jesus Christ can manifest His presence in the most unlikely places and touch the heart of people who have never known Him.
9-year-old cancer leaves body of woman from L.A. with just one prayer to Jesus by her friend
Healing even the most problematic and seemingly incurable disease could be just one prayer away once you receive God's tender mercy and love.
Texas governor responds to mockery by atheist troll: 'I've won races that people with legs could never run'
A self-described atheist received his comeuppance when he mocked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Twitter after the Republican governor tweeted on Tuesday an image of Uncle Sam praying in a church, with a message calling upon others to do likewise.
How a pastor's relationships really affect his leadership
Today's culture wants us to believe that career success is what matters most. Almost anyone who is out hustling to leave a legacy tries to do so by putting out an innovative product, multi-million dollar business or huge corporation.
Is your church culture healthy?
In building church culture, the best measuring stick we have is the pattern of ministry that Jesus built and followed. Seeing the way Jesus built cultures, we can catch values that He shared and portrayed.
4 ways God proves that he wants you to stay fit and healthy
So many Christian teachings will emphasize on spiritual health and well-being, but not many on physical health and well-being. While Jesus did die primarily for our spiritual well-being, the cross was also more than sufficient to provide us with the grace to take care of our bodies.
God wants you to be happy: 10 Bible verses on laughter
Ahead of World Laughter Day on Sunday 1 May, here are 10 Bible verses which teach us the different ways that laughter is spoken about in the Bible
Mother sues doctor over botched abortion that left her unable to have children for life
A mother who underwent abortion in 2013 sued her doctor after a bone fragment of the foetus was left in her body that resulted in her being unable to have children for life.