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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?
What to do if your child starts following the crowd
What happens when children rebel and give in to the temptations of the world -- start indulging in premarital relationships, get into the wrong substances and the wrong crowds?
4 ways godly leadership is ugly but worth it
One of the biggest misconceptions about leadership today is that it's all glamour and luxurious living, but truth be told, God's framework of leadership is far from that.
Why it's time to retire 'Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin'
That old evangelical mantra is meant to encourage us to prioritise God's love for everyone, but that's not all that "Love the sinner, hate the sin" is about, says Martin Saunders.
Christian group's show of love and support overwhelms Muslim family who fled ISIS rule in Syria
Having escaped from the brutal regime of the Islamic State (ISIS) in parts of Syria and Iraq does not mean the end of hardship for the hundreds of thousands of refugees who have fled to other countries in search of a much better life.
Meet the pastor who set up a church for the homeless: 'It's dirty and painful, but worth it'
Jerry Vineyard is a bi-vocational pastor leading a church for the homeless and addicted in a park in Conroe, Texas.