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Thorn in the flesh: 3 reasons why God might keep it there
Thorn in the flesh: 3 reasons why God might keep it there

It's important not to frame every temptation or sin as a thorn. Talking to other Christians who you trust to be discreet and speak wisely can help you identify actual thorns in your life. Is there a thorn in your life that you believe God wants you to endure? Here are three reasons why He might let it remain.

Losing doesn\'t make you a loser: Here are 8 Bible verses to prove it
Losing doesn't make you a loser: Here are 8 Bible verses to prove it

The Bible is packed full of verses that can help make us feel every bit the winner since we are with Christ.

3 ways to press pause every single day
3 ways to press pause every single day

Here are three ways to promote a pause during your day. Each of these ideas takes one minute or less to do. So, there's no excuse not to try them. If you're too busy to spend around a minute doing something different, then you're really too busy.

Questions to help you discover your compatibility with a potential spouse
Questions to help you discover your compatibility with a potential spouse

Here are three questions that are worth asking yourself and your partner before you agree to commit to one another for the rest of your lives.

Why adultery is bad for your emotional wellbeing
Why adultery is bad for your emotional wellbeing

Adultery is commonly defined as engaging in sexual intercourse between a married person and a person who is not their spouse. Based on data from the National Opinion Research Center survey in 2014, 17 per cent of women in marital relationships have committed adultery compared to 25 per cent of men.

Michael Schumacher health news 2016: F1 champion \'reacting\' to specialist treatment, says former boss
Michael Schumacher health news 2016: F1 champion 'reacting' to specialist treatment, says former boss

Here's some very good news for Michael Schumacher fans who have been hoping and praying for his fast recovery: the Formula One champ seems to be reacting to specialist treatment being given to him.

Friends in faith: 11 Bible verses on the beauty of friendship
Friends in faith: 11 Bible verses on the beauty of friendship

Do you have a friend who is really special to you? Why not send them one of these verses today and tell them how much you value them. And, if you're finding it difficult to find the right words to reconnect with a close friend, these verses can also inspire and motivate you to get in touch.

10 Bible passages to remind us that God's kingdom is unshakeable

Anxiety, fear, anger, mud-slinging, euphoria, calls for a second vote – we've had it all since we woke up last Friday morning. What is clear is that an historical moment has occurred; one that will shake not only our country but also many others around the world.

Being positively Christian in a poisonous climate
Being positively Christian in a poisonous climate

You don't have to surf far on the internet to discover how poisoned much of the culture in which we live now feels.

How to find rest in the middle of busy situations
How to find rest in the middle of busy situations

If there's a person in this entire universe we should learn about rest from first, it's gotta be the Lord Jesus.

Have you begun living in the kingdom of light?
Have you begun living in the kingdom of light?

Have you been living the real Christian life?

3 tips to help you live a Spirit-led life
3 tips to help you live a Spirit-led life

We can't afford to live the Christian life in our own strength – we need to be led by the Holy Spirit!

5 Bible verses showing that God\'s love is no ordinary love
5 Bible verses showing that God's love is no ordinary love

God's love is different: it's no ordinary love.

Pastors, never outgrow the gospel
Pastors, never outgrow the gospel

As a leader of a local church, it can often get tempting to trust other things aside from the Gospel.

5 things that might be hindering you from excelling in your work
5 things that might be hindering you from excelling in your work

God doesn't ask us to be perfect, but to depend on the perfection of Jesus Christ and do our best to honour Him in all that we do.