Life
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.
12 Bible verses that give us an insight into the nature of God's will
To truly determine whether or not something you feel you're called to do is part of God's plan or not, you'll need to study his character in the way it is presented in the Bible.
4 ways to reclaim your Sundays for God
God valued the Sabbath and so should we. But are our modern lives really compatible with the observation of a regular rest day?
Max Lucado: Get rid of your 'if-onlys' if you want to experience true joy
Contingent joy is always dependent upon a circumstance and never delivers. Instead, swap it for courageous joy that is anchored in Jesus, not circumstances.
Caring for each other: 10 Bible verses about living in community
The Bible calls us to love one another; our friends, our enemies, our church. It's not always easy, but we're made to live together in fellowship â to help one another, to bear each other's burdens and to encourage those around us to keep going.
Dealing with legalistic Christians
Facing and interacting with legalistic believers can be a daunting challenge. More often than we'd like, their ideas, thoughts and speech can become more of a burden than a blessing.
4 things fathers should constantly tell their daughters
The words of affirmation that a father gives to her daughter mean more than we will ever know. The Bible emphasizes the power behind words.
Christians with life-threatening illnesses show how to face mortality by 'walking with God'
Award-winning Christian author and writer Leilani Haywood shared in a touching feature article how two of her friends battling life-threatening diseases have chosen to "walk with God," encouraging her to face her mortality.
4 modern-day applications of the lessons from Leviticus
Leviticus is a record of God's instructions to Moses and Israel after His presence fell upon the nation. They are lessons on sacrifice, worship, the priesthood, ceremonial cleanness, the Day of Atonement, feasts and holy days and the Year of Jubilee. But how do these apply to us today?
5 ways leaders can fix disunity
Leaders have the important role of being keepers of unity in organizations and communities. When quarrels and strife erupt in our groups, we find that it is the leaders that must step up to bring unity back to the team.
Christian couple to open first home for sex trafficked boys in the US
Christian couple Chris and Anna Smith are opening the first ever shelter for sex trafficked boys later this year, and the couple believes the project was completed because of God's will.
The early bird gets more than the worm: four reasons to rise early if you want to grow spiritually
A colleague of mine once shared her morning routine with me. It consisted of prayer, worship and a sit-down breakfast, plus all the usual stuff. I marvelled at her revelation, and still do. The serenity of her morning couldn't have been more removed from my own.
What does the Bible say about being rooted in Christ?
It's human nature to be intrigued by the origins of things. Centuries have been spent investigating the origins of life, behaviour patterns and genealogy, and this fascination with beginnings isn't limited to theological or scientific study.