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Really, count your blessings!

December 3, 2021  - By Lisa Mattackal

It is easy—and spiritually unhelpful—to lose sight of all that we have to be grateful for amid the frenetic pace of everyday life

The discipline of being still

May 14, 2021  - By Leni B

To the overworked, a little peace and quiet sounds like a dream. But true solitude is hard work — and one of the key ways to genuinely discover God

Understanding the Church – Part 5

December 18, 2020  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

The Lord’s Supper is an essential practice to many churches. But have you ever stopped to consider why it’s important, and what it means for us today?

Understanding the Church – Part 3

October 18, 2020  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

The practices and teachings of the early church give us a blueprint for what modern church government should look like today

Is it wrong to use musical instruments in church services?

August 4, 2020  - By Jobin John Mathew

A reader asks why believers are divided about using musical instruments — especially those not mentioned in the Bible — as part of worship

Shadows of a perfect Father

June 24, 2020  - By Godly John

Being a dad is no easy ask. Being a godly one even more so. Earthly fathers, here’s some encouragement, as you love, live and lead like Christ

Can one refrain from the Lord’s Table?

May 13, 2020  - By George Mattackal

Find out how we can avoid “eating and drinking judgment” to ourselves — and keep legalism from creeping into our remembrance of our Redeemer

Should we make room for church tradition?

May 12, 2020  - By Thomson B Thomas

Over the years, the church has developed several practices. But if the Scripture is all-sufficient, what place do we accord such customs?

What should churches keep in mind when baptising young believers?

May 5, 2020  - By Tobin Mattackal

In many circles, young believers hitting a certain 'age' start feeling pressured to be baptised, especially when their peers express such a desire

Marks of a healthy church

January 26, 2020  - By Revanth T.

Spiritual maturity, unity and Biblical models of effectiveness and leadership are better measures of growth than mere numbers

Are you an accidental Pharisee?

January 24, 2020  - By Sam K. John

If our idea of ‘separation’ is only concerned with externals or superficial things, we are no better than the hypocrites Jesus berated in the first century

How to develop spiritual discipline

January 15, 2020  - By Lisa Mattackal

Our constant failure to meet spiritual goals can make us want to give up. But perseverance will lead to life-giving habits that help us grow in God’s grace

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