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Becoming more like Jesus - lessons from James
Becoming more like Jesus - lessons from James

Mark Driscoll's church, Mars Hill Seattle, is continuing its series on the book of James, written by Jesus' younger brother.

Godly engagement and keeping our heart right before marriage
Godly engagement and keeping our heart right before marriage

From making marriage into an idol, to the prospect of physical intimacy and dizzying wedding costs, there are all kinds of pitfalls - and joys - in being a believer and engaged

Don\'t let the TV squeeze out your time with God\'s Word
Don't let the TV squeeze out your time with God's Word

A new survey by Booktrust reveals a startling link between socio-economic backgrounds and levels of reading, and that more than half of 18 to 30-year-olds would rather surf the web or social media than read.

The problem of unforgiveness
The problem of unforgiveness

Someone once described unforgiveness as a poison you drink, hoping the other person will die.

\'It\'s just you and me Lord\': Inspirational prayers for women
'It's just you and me Lord': Inspirational prayers for women

If you are still looking for something deep and meaningful to delve into the Lent or perhaps a gift for Mother's Day, Marion Stroud's books on prayer won't disappoint.

What does it mean to be beautiful?
What does it mean to be beautiful?

A person who is truly beautiful draws someone in long after their looks fade

Reframing the Message when life is not going our way
Reframing the Message when life is not going our way

Even in the midst of the most humdrum 'mini crises', believing in God makes all the difference

Philip Yancey: \'The problem of pain is not one we can solve\'
Philip Yancey: 'The problem of pain is not one we can solve'

The theologian and author has his own questions about pain and suffering but he also believes resolutely that faith in a hurting world requires a great deal of trust in God's compassion and power

June Steenkamp\'s readiness to forgive offers a challenge to Christians everywhere
June Steenkamp's readiness to forgive offers a challenge to Christians everywhere

Amidst all the controversies of the Oscar Pistorius trial, June Steenkamp has shocked the world by offering forgiveness to the man who killed her daughter.

Why would a church pastor be one of the hardest jobs?
Why would a church pastor be one of the hardest jobs?

Forbes has released a list of the toughest leadership roles, and has ranked Church leader as the fifth most difficult.

Technology and stress in the workplace
Technology and stress in the workplace

The work of businesses will be to transfer what is, at present, in the domain of the gadget lovers into workplace tools.

The joy and pain of pioneering a new church
The joy and pain of pioneering a new church

Growing a fledgling church is not plain sailing but over the 10 years, God has shown his faithfulness time and time again

Lying Christians: believers divided by culture
Lying Christians: believers divided by culture

Dr Terence Ascott discusses the way that Christian attitudes can vary according to culture.

Helping young women be their best: Project Inspired founder shares her story
Helping young women be their best: Project Inspired founder shares her story

Nicole Weider, the founder of the largest online community of Christian teen girls, is releasing a free e-book, available exclusively to members.

The power of gratitude
The power of gratitude

Sometimes it's hard enough just to keep going, do we really have to give thanks in all circumstances?

Would God want us to change ourselves?
Would God want us to change ourselves?

Perhaps if we all loved each other a little more, no one would flounder under the stifling pressure to make themselves more beautiful.