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Say no to sin: Are you letting unnecessary compromises ruin your spiritual life?
Say no to sin: Are you letting unnecessary compromises ruin your spiritual life?

To treat the message of Christ as simply pardon from transgressions and nothing more is limiting the true power that lies behind His death and resurrection.

5 signs of a dysfunctional ministry
5 signs of a dysfunctional ministry

The way Jesus defines the church is amazing. He says in Matthew 16:18 that the church is to be a community so strong that "the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." But to say that all churches today are that vibrant would be an overstatement.

Why you should stop listening to toxic thoughts
Why you should stop listening to toxic thoughts

God has ordained a certain power over words. It was through the Father's words that the world came into being, and it was by the Word -- Jesus Christ -- who was the spoken promise fulfilled that man was saved from sin.

Evangelical Christians condemn introduction of Zen Buddhism to York Minster
Evangelical Christians condemn introduction of Zen Buddhism to York Minster

A leading adviser to the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned that Buddhist meditation introduced by the top cathedral of the north of England breaches the bounds of Christian orthodoxy.

Church leaders slam Christian charity\'s attack on Muslim mayor Sadiq Khan
Church leaders slam Christian charity's attack on Muslim mayor Sadiq Khan

An attack on Sadiq Khan by a Christian charity has provoked anger from a number of bishops and prominent church leaders.

500 years after Reformation, it\'s time for reconciliation says Lutheran bishop
500 years after Reformation, it's time for reconciliation says Lutheran bishop

Next year will see the 500th anniversary Martin Luther posting his 95 theses on the Wittenberg church door.

Spiritual maturity is a journey, not a destination
Spiritual maturity is a journey, not a destination

One of the central messages of God's Word is the lordship of Jesus Christ in our lives. Jesus is referred to as Lord 99 times in the book of Acts and 616 in the whole New Testament.

Pope Francis: \'We were made to be God\'s children, it is in our DNA\'
Pope Francis: 'We were made to be God's children, it is in our DNA'

God is always with us, Pope Francis said on Sunday, and he will never leave us to walk through life alone.

3 lessons from Zacchaeus about leaving the past behind
3 lessons from Zacchaeus about leaving the past behind

The Bible tells us about the story of a man named Zacchaeus reaching out to Jesus, but one thing that we often miss is that the story is not much about a rich tax collector looking out for Jesus, but about Jesus reaching out to Zacchaeus.

Iranian church pastor released from detention; three church members still held
Iranian church pastor released from detention; three church members still held

An Iranian pastor arrested last week has been released along with his wife, but three members of their church remain in custody, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.

Whoopi Goldberg helps secure donation of new van, $10,000 cash to Harlem nuns
Whoopi Goldberg helps secure donation of new van, $10,000 cash to Harlem nuns

"The View" host Whoopi Goldberg, also known for her role as Deloris Van Cartier in the 90s film "Sister Act," surprised a group of Harlem nuns recently on the show.

DeVon Franklin says people must \'have a clear idea of who you are as an individual\' before jumping into a relationship
DeVon Franklin says people must 'have a clear idea of who you are as an individual' before jumping into a relationship

American preacher and motivational speaker DeVon Franklin is encouraging people to figure out who they are as individuals first before jumping into a relationship.

Billy Graham on giving tithes: \'We\'re only returning to God a portion of what He has already given us\'
Billy Graham on giving tithes: 'We're only returning to God a portion of what He has already given us'

Jesus Christ never pressured people into giving Him money. In fact, there is no evidence of Him ever asking people for money.

Christian artist Hollyn says TobyMac changed her life, taught her to \'love people well\'
Christian artist Hollyn says TobyMac changed her life, taught her to 'love people well'

Breakout Christian artist Hollyn really impressed the faith community with her first No. 1 single "Alone" featuring TRU. The single climbed all the way up to the Hot AC/CHR in the first six weeks since its release, and the song even made it to the United States Viral 50 and Global Viral 50 chart playlists.

Islamic State\'s territory is shrinking, says US official
Islamic State's territory is shrinking, says US official

Islamic State "is shrinking so they are very much on the defensive", a news conference in Amman heard.

\'God\'s Not Dead\' director plans next faith film \'God Bless the Broken Road\' about the struggles of a war widow
'God's Not Dead' director plans next faith film 'God Bless the Broken Road' about the struggles of a war widow

"God's Not Dead" and its sequel "God's Not Dead 2" director Harold Cronk has already set plans in motion for his next faith-based film, and it will be inspired by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band song called "God Bless the Broken Road."