Life

Which areas of your life need a little salt?
Which areas of your life need a little salt?

You may, right now, be thinking of areas in your life that feel stunted, lacking life and vitality. Maybe those areas need some salt shaken on them in the form of prayer.

Have you let fear become a part of your identity?  Here\'s how to defeat it
Have you let fear become a part of your identity? Here's how to defeat it

We're human—we all struggle with fear. We can live our whole lives letting it dictate how we live and telling us who we are, but we all get to a point where we long to break free. The first step is to choose to attack it.

When you\'re tempted to get even with someone, try blessing them instead
When you're tempted to get even with someone, try blessing them instead

Rather than stewing over situations out of my control, over people who were unpleasant, rather than thinking about how I might get even, I might instead go over the top in actually blessing them.

VeggieTales is back: Exclusive clip of new song from the upcoming season
VeggieTales is back: Exclusive clip of new song from the upcoming season

VeggieTales – the well-loved Biblically-grounded cartoon featuring anthropomorphic fruit and veg – is back, and we have a sneak preview clip from the upcoming season.

4 things you can do when you\'ve stopped making progress
4 things you can do when you've stopped making progress

Leaders drive organisations. But in order to steer the group in the proper direction, those in the drivers' seat often find it hard to balance the tendency to either drive too hard to a decision, or stay afraid to drive at all.

Purim 2016: All you need to know about the Jewish festival
Purim 2016: All you need to know about the Jewish festival

The Jewish festival of Purim begins at sunset this evening, marking the start of two days of celebration for Jewish people. Here's all you need to know about why and how it's celebrated...

Man leaves 30,000-strong toy car collection to Minnesota church
Man leaves 30,000-strong toy car collection to Minnesota church

When a churchgoer left all of his worldly possessions to the Celebration Church in Minnesota upon his passing, they were not prepared to find a giant car collection with it.

Jarrid Wilson on what to do when you feel like God is silent
Jarrid Wilson on what to do when you feel like God is silent

During the season of Lent, it is worth reflecting on God's greatest gift to mankind, His only son Jesus Christ. However, the question of why He had forsaken His son as he was dying on the cross has baffled many Christians for millennia, leading some to even doubt his wisdom.

How Christians can do more than hashtag \'prayers for Brussels\'
How Christians can do more than hashtag 'prayers for Brussels'

Log on to social media after the news of a major terrorist attack or natural disaster has occurred and you''ll see thousands of people using #prayersfor (insert name of location affected by tragedy here).

Questioning the resurrection in the run-up to Easter
Questioning the resurrection in the run-up to Easter

David Baker reflects on the reassurance, challenge and encouragement the disciples' reaction to the resurrection can bring us in our own spiritual journey.

What \'turn the other cheek\' means (and doesn\'t) in an age of terrorism
What 'turn the other cheek' means (and doesn't) in an age of terrorism

The horrific attacks in Brussels, claimed by ISIS, have left us once again shocked. Jesus has something powerful to say to the problem, but his words need to be carefully understood before being applied.

4 things that stop us from believing we can lead
4 things that stop us from believing we can lead

Leadership can be overwhelming even before we step into a leadership mantle, and we can come up with reasons to step down.

5 verses that will help kids appreciate discipline
5 verses that will help kids appreciate discipline

As children, obeying our parents is not something that we are obliged to do, but it is an opportunity to do so through the grace of God.

Why did Jesus spend time with the Pharisees?
Why did Jesus spend time with the Pharisees?

Like any other story, one will read the story of the Bible and instantly have a "most hated character." When you get to the gospels, you'll know that many people will instantly hate the Pharisees.

Is God\'s will and timing always what\'s good for me?
Is God's will and timing always what's good for me?

Trusting in God's timing has got to be one of the most prevalent challenges for believers today. How hard can it be really? It shouldn't be that much of a challenge, should it?

How good character is damaged
How good character is damaged

Beyond just looking to grow bank accounts, recognition, circles and reputation, we are to desire growth in the area of character.