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7 Bible verses to help you in being healed from traumatic events
7 Bible verses to help you in being healed from traumatic events

We live in a broken world where bad things can happen even to Godly people - anything from accidents, loss, failure, abuse or even death. In all of these things, we can still hope in Jesus Christ knowing that He has overcome our pain and trauma and can heal us of emotional and psychological hurt.

Meeting the God who wants to liberate you from frustration
Meeting the God who wants to liberate you from frustration

Frustration can take many forms and can be caused by so many things. It almost seems that people should just absorb the frustrations of this world, but God has promised that we can be free from frustration and can be content and satisfied in Christ Jesus.

If there\'s anyone who should be more driven to excellence it\'s Christians
If there's anyone who should be more driven to excellence it's Christians

Some people view being a Christian as a crutch that gives us more burdens than opportunity. But the message of the gospel is a driving force and it is one that motivates us to strive to become better in everything we do as we continue to grow in Jesus Christ.

5 ways that churches can ruin their own church service experiences
5 ways that churches can ruin their own church service experiences

We think that just because the worship music has a lot of bass in it and the people cry during the altar call that God has come down. But 'playing church' doesn't always lead to a lasting, Godly impact on the people taking part.

5 Bible verses for when you\'re going from busy to burnout
5 Bible verses for when you're going from busy to burnout

We never want to become too busy for what really matters. If you know you're saying "I can't, I'm busy" to friends, colleagues, family members and even God far too often, take a look over these Bible verses.

8 Bible verses on the dangers of being a lukewarm Christian
8 Bible verses on the dangers of being a lukewarm Christian

When it comes to God, we shouldn't be afraid or put off by the need to give our all. If you think you're a lukewarm Christian or know someone that is, then these Bible verses will help you see why there can be no in between when it comes to loving Him.

\'No\' doesn\'t always mean \'never\': what to do when God doesn\'t give you what you want
'No' doesn't always mean 'never': what to do when God doesn't give you what you want

Be comforted that God knows your heart best, and if it belongs to Him, He will always give you what is right for it.

Idleness: why God dislikes it and how to keep it out of your faith life
Idleness: why God dislikes it and how to keep it out of your faith life

Idleness is something that God dislikes. It is the state of being lazy, inactive and without motion. Worse, it is also the state of being superficial, pointless and purpose-less – something that God didn't create you for.

What to do if your life is controlled more by fear and irritation than grace and peace
What to do if your life is controlled more by fear and irritation than grace and peace

The Christian life is marked by grace and a "peace that surpasses all understanding" (see Philippians 4:7) coming from the Lord. However, if your life is marked by fear and irritation more than the Godly traits of peace and grace, something is definitely wrong.

What are the hallmarks of a marriage rooted in Christ?
What are the hallmarks of a marriage rooted in Christ?

A hallmark sets something apart from another, like real gold from fake gold. So what are some of the traits that make a Christian marriage distinctive?

Removed memorial crosses for fallen soldiers in Georgia put back after public outcry
Removed memorial crosses for fallen soldiers in Georgia put back after public outcry

Memorial Day crosses that honoured fallen soldiers in Hiram, Georgia were put back Wednesday by the city council after they were taken down due to a complaint.

Husband of fitness instructor slain in Texas church tells killer: \'I will forgive you if you surrender\'
Husband of fitness instructor slain in Texas church tells killer: 'I will forgive you if you surrender'

The husband of a fitness instructor who was murdered in a Texas church last month is willing to forgive her wife's killer only if he or she surrenders.

Acting Brazil president names evangelical leaders to top government posts amid crisis
Acting Brazil president names evangelical leaders to top government posts amid crisis

Amid the political turmoil in Brazil, evangelical Christians are reportedly being brought to the forefront of the political arena as a new government takes provisional charge of the country.

U.S. Navy corpsman risks his life in rescuing woman trapped in a burning car: \'I feel like God used one\'
U.S. Navy corpsman risks his life in rescuing woman trapped in a burning car: 'I feel like God used one'

A U.S. Navy corpsman suddenly found himself playing the role of the "hero" in a disaster movie.

Saudi Arabia and Iran fail to agree on Hajj deal
Saudi Arabia and Iran fail to agree on Hajj deal

The great Sunni and Shia powers were trying to agree a deal on Iranian citizens visiting Mecca

Islamic State advances near Turkish border, civilians trapped
Islamic State advances near Turkish border, civilians trapped

Islamic State fighters captured territory from Syrian rebels near the Turkish border on Friday and inched closer to a town on a supply route for foreign-backed insurgents fighting the jihadists, a monitoring group said.