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Got a brother or sister who's driving your round the bend? Here are 7 Bible verses to remind you of the preciousness of sibling love
Our siblings can drive us round the bend. Whether it's sibling rivalry â that never-ending battle to prove who's better â or stealing our things, starting with our toys and then working their way up to our wardrobe - siblings have a way of winding us up like no one else.
How God's grace has the power to stop Christians from being lazy
Lazy Christians. I don't think God ever wanted those two words to be in the same sentence, but the reality is that there are a lot of Christians today who choose to be lazy - lazy at work, lazy with their faith, lazy with their relationships.
4 toxic cultures that can ruin the good soil in churches and how we can battle them
Every organisation is embedded with a culture that is an outcome of what people do, how people think, multiplied by a certain period of time. Some church cultures can be empowering and conducive for growing ministries while others can stunt the growth of the church and of the people.
Christian pastors facing death sentence in Sudan allowed family visits
Prosecutors of Pastors Hassan Abduraheem, Kuwa Shamal and Darfuri student Abdulmonem Abdumawla have been demanding the harshest possible penalties which could mean capital punishment on some of the charges against them.
5 things Christ-centred families do more often than others
Knowing the habits of godly families will show us the heart stance of a family that seeks to honour God. What are some of the things that Christ-centred families do? Here are five things they do more than others.
Why double-mindedness is so bad for the Christian life
When we our way is unclear (and that's what double-mindedness does) we either slow down in the journey God has set for us or get into terrible mishaps that can derail us from the things God wants us to do.
Why pastors shouldn't make frequent home visits
Dr. Thom Rainer, president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, was surprised when he learned that a church fired its pastor because "he didn't visit the members enough."
Faith talks: Why is waiting such a struggle for us?
Whether we are ready to admit it or not, waiting is never something that we would naturally enjoy. The patience level can vary amongst people but patience is never really something that we incline to naturally.
Former hostage Terry Waite: 'We are in a Third World War'
Former hostage Terry Waite has warned that the world is engaged in a Third World War and called for an understanding of why young people become Islamic extremists.
God's Not Dead III? New film explores atheist conversion
Actor Kevin Sorbo, whose 2014 film God's Not Dead was the surprise hit of the year, is hoping his next venture is just as successful.
Jim Bob Duggar shares parenting tip, says people should be careful how they praise their kids
Jim Bob Duggar, the "19 Kids and Counting" patriarch, has tried to raise his 19 kids to become good Christian children. There are a lot of strict rules he implemented on his household, but he recently shared with the Duggar Family Blog one parenting advice that has helped shape his kids' lives.
Top Anglican official backs Bishop of Grantham over sexuality
The Bishop of Grantham, Rt Rev Nicholas Chamberlain, has received high-level support from the most senior official in the Anglican communion after controversy erupted over his sexuality.
Catholic Church seeks to help refugees living in squalor in Calais
Refugees living in squalor in the 'jungle' refugee camp on the edge of Calais will now be given clothing and other vital belongings under a new initiative by a French Catholic charity.
Steve Harvey shares inspirational message to encourage people during tough times: 'Keep your faith in God'
Ever made so many horrible mistakes in life that the only solution it seems is to give up? Well-known comedian and TV host Steve Harvey knows that feeling very well. After enduring years of hardship and homelessness, Harvey wondered if he was right in trying to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
Ex-Destiny's Child singer Latavia Robertson says 'God never makes mistakes' even after suffering from miscarriage
Whenever some people encounter setbacks in life, they can't help but wonder, "Why me, God?" But former Destiny's Child singer Latavia Robertson isn't one of these people, and she even showed people the right way to respond to life's curveballs.
Church condemns rumours Patriarch was accomplice to failed coup
The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople has condemned "false allegations" that its head was an accomplice in Turkey's failed coup on July 15.