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Should Christians want to be rich? 10 Bible verses about wealth

We're deluged with images of wealth but the Bible is always clear that it is never to be sought for its own ends, and that we are always accountable to God for how we use it.

How your church can REALLY welcome everyone

Is it actually possible to cater for all the different personality types in one congregation?

How old is the Bible?

Recent headlines have suggested the Bible is much older than previously thought. So how old do we think the Good Book is?

Has God called me to full-time ministry?

How do I know if I'm called to full-time ministry on a vocational level or not?

How to measure spiritual growth in our lives

It is God's will for every believer to mature spiritually, becoming more independent from spiritual mentors and learning to feed themselves with God's Word. However, how do we truly measure or know whether a person is growing in the Lord?

5 unpopular ideas from Jesus about money

Jesus is very concerned about your money. He may not need it and it may not matter to Him how much of it you have, but Jesus is without a shadow of a doubt very concerned about the contents of our wallets and what they do to the contents of our hearts.

How to beat depression with the cross

There are so many misconceptions about depression amongst Christian churches today, and the challenge is that it is a reality that is becoming more real by the year. The good news, however, is that Jesus has provided a way out of it and that is through His sacrifice on the cross.

Syrian refugees see Pope Francis as 'father of peace in the world' and an 'angel' who came to rescue them

To the 12 Syrian refugees who spent their first day in Rome on Sunday, Pope Francis is not just the leader of the Roman Catholic Church but also the "father of peace in the world, and peace has no religion."

Why it's important to master patience in the pursuit of our purpose

"What am I doing with my life?" and "Why am I here?" are two of life's biggest questions for many people. Millions of us around the world quiz ourselves or are quizzed by others on these topics every day and for Christians these questions can carry even more weight.

3 lessons on how to overcome fear with faith from Matthew 6:25-34

Having faith is a remarkable remedy for addressing and overcoming our worries

Christ-centered parenting: God fills the gaps we sinful parents can't

In His Word, God represents Himself as many things -- Protector, Potter, Jehovah, Provider, Healer and many others. But over and over again in scripture, God presents Himself as the Father.

How to be a blessing to your spouse even when you're 'busy'

We often find marriage getting pushed to the sidelines of life to give way to other responsibilities. But looking at the way God designed marriage and how Jesus exemplified it by being the bridegroom of the church, we see that that's just not the way God intended for things to happen.