Life

How am I to respond to a message of the second coming?
More often than not, the message is not in the subject but in the way it is said, and often the topic of the second coming brings about a certain fear of the return of Jesus Christ.

Climate change causing Earth to wobble in outer space, NASA researchers find out
Researchers from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California recently concluded that droughts and heavy periods of rain brought about by climate change in different are causing Earth to shake in space.

For the love of Jesus: Oklahoma-based Christian group helps save thousands of lives from malaria
A Christian group based in Oklahoma is trying to save lives from malaria, and demonstrating God's love to others in the process.

Scarier than initially thought: CDC expert warns of Zika virus outbreak in U.S.
Dr. Anne Schuchat admitted that the Zika virus infection could become a problem in the US, just like how it is affecting Latin American countries and the Carribean at present.

Godly finance: 5 principles to master before you reach your 30s
A healthy and balanced view of money undoubtedly plays a major role in the development of holistic and healthy believers. That's because money is important.

Muhammad descendant sees vision of Jesus 3 times â the last one saves him after getting stabbed by Muslim extremist
A devout Muslim whose family has direct ties to the prophet Muhammad saw a vision of Jesus Christ on three occasions, leading him to turn his back on Islam and follow the one true God, even if this means being labelled an "infidel" and marked for death by Muslim radicals.

Suffered painful rejection? Don't worry, sometimes it's the key to finding our faith
Rejection isn't what immediately comes to mind when we think about the people we admire and aspire to be like, but the truth is, regardless of how hugely successful someone is, at some time or another many will have experienced rejection.

4 things every Christian bridesmaid should do
When bridal magazines write about the bridesmaid's duty of helping the bride get ready on the day they're referring to the physical preparation, but there's a spiritual side too

Al Green turns 70! 6 quotes from the 'Let's Stay Together' soul singer on his faith
Al Green, the legendary soul singer and preacher, celebrates his 70th birthday today. To celebrate the 11-time Grammy winner's birthday, we take a look back at what he's said about his faith in the past.

6 Bible verses to encourage single Christians
For some Christians, the church's emphasis on the importance of marriage can leave them thinking that they are incomplete without a husband or wife. The following Bible verses all serve as a reminder for single Christians that their value is in Christ, not their marital status

Mustard seed faith: How big should faith be in order to be effective?
How big should our faith have to be to be effective enough to see results? Is faith quantifiable in the sense that we can take it all together and sum it up and see if we have enough of it to see breakthroughs come to pass?

What my 3-year-old daughter has taught me about God's grace
After all the things I've done wrong, I don't deserve my daughter. But one thing is clear: Even when we fail as parents, He never does.

4 problems church volunteers struggle with
One of the biggest misconceptions that many churches have about the ministry is that only full-time, vocational ministers are called by God into ministry. In fact, there is a very strong emphasis on volunteer and lay leaders that helps strengthen and conduct church affairs.

4 skills every leader should master
Growing in leadership is almost completely dependent on growing in learning. If you want to be a good leader, you have to be ready at all times to be a faithful learner.

Let these 10 Bible verses on light drive the darkness out of your day
As the light of the world, Jesus drives out the metaphorical darkness in our lives, God's word illuminates our path, providing us with guidance on how to deal with life's hurdles, and a healthy relationship with God nourishes us spiritually. There are so many wonderful Bible passages on light driving out darkness. Here are 10 that can brighten up any day.

Why expecting perfection will just damage your relationships
The chapter on love in Paul's letter to the Corinthians is one of the most cited biblical descriptors of love and it's a popular choice at weddings as it puts into words love's many attributes. Interestingly, perfect isn't one of them, yet so many of us fall into the trap of thinking that love should be just that - perfect.