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Archbishop of Canterbury discovers his real father was Sir Winston Churchill's private secretary
"This comes as a complete surprise," he said. But he also said it changed nothing. "I find who I am in Jesus Christ, not in genetics, and my identity in him never changes,"
9 Bible verses to help you when you don't feel like praising
Singing is sometimes the last thing we feel like doing but it can also be the antidote to our sorrows
From covert to overt: 16 acts of kindness you can do every day
Whether you want it to be known that you're responsible for a good deed so that it may encourage others to witness Christ's love for them or would rather remain anonymous (Matthew 6:3-4: "But when you do give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret.), these ideas will help you incorporate kindness into your everyday.
Do you speak 'Christianese'? 'Prayed up', 'love offering' and other commonly used Christian terms explained
Some of the terms that Christians use on a daily basis can prove impossible for non-Christians to understand, and can leave them feeling excluded from conversations about God and confused about Christianity. Because language shouldn't be a barrier to sharing your beliefs Acts 2:1-13, here are the meanings behind some commonly used Christian terms.
Finding it hard to say yes to God? 5 things to help you get back on track
If you want God to use you, you need to ask yourself: "Have I made space in my life for God?"
Amoris Laetitia: 10 key quotes on marriage and the family from Pope Francis
Pope Francis has produced an insightful and inspirational document that calls Christians to realise the depths of the riches possible in marriage and family life.
Signs and miracles can change lives but not if we are still indulging in these sinful behaviours
There is a school of thought going around the body of Christ today suggesting that seeing signs and wonders is a sure way of saving, converting and transforming the lives of skeptics and unbelievers. There is countless evidence, however, showing that miracles are not a surefire way to bring about change.
5 unhealthy ways we idolize our pastors
The biggest mistake when it comes to spotting idolatry is thinking that we cannot idolize good things. In fact, everything that man idolizes is something that is perceived to be good.
Filled with regret? Here are 8 scriptures to remind you it's not what God wants for you
Missed opportunities. We've all had our share at some point. Maybe it was a job opportunity, a ministry transition, a call to be generous to a building project or cause or a chance to pursue a romantic relationship.
Care groups and 3 other pitfalls to watch out for in discipleship
The results and methodologies of discipleship can differ from one ministry to another, but there are also some pitfalls that can be quite similar wherever you go. Here are four of the most common pitfalls of small group discipleship that many church leaders fall into.
10 pilgrimages for Christians seeking spiritual enrichment
The pilgrimage is an ancient spiritual ritual in which believers travel to a holy site. In ancient times, pilgrims travelled large distances by foot to reach such holy places.
What we can learn from John Adams and Thomas Jefferson about handling disagreements
Blogger Samuel D. James thinks the lost art of disagreement practiced by our forefathers could well serve this generation.
What did Jesus mean when he said Christians were the light of the world?
Jesus said to his disciples that they were the 'salt of the earth' and the 'light of the world'.
Feeling unmotivated? Here are 10 Bible verses about God's purpose for your life
Here are 10 Bible verses to encourage you about God's purpose for your life
How to respond to Bible skeptics who challenge our faith
It doesn't take much to encounter a Bible skeptic today. Although studies show that the atheist population of the world is only anywhere between 2 to 13 percent, the community seems to make a whole lot of noise for such a small group.
When the pursuit of holiness becomes legalism
When does our pursuit to live holy and obedient lives become a call for legalism and judgmental thinking?