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How does the Bible define ‘equality’?

February 8, 2022  - By Godly John

The secular world is primarily concerned about socio-economic equalities. But Christians know that the issue of equality pervades all of human life

Are trials worth it? – Part 3

January 28, 2022  - By Sujay Thomas

The command to count trials as “joy” may seem unrealistic and glib to us. But as James explains, this is only through a right “accounting” of suffering

Forgiving what we can’t forget

November 26, 2021  - By Nzandi Murry

Life seems too short to hold grudges—and too difficult to let them go. So, is forgiveness merely a good lie we tell each other?

The fruit of the Spirit – Part 3

October 29, 2021  - By Jeniffer Samson

The fruit of the Spirit is the only visible evidence of our faith. So, isn’t it time we paid more attention to bearing it in our day-to-day lives?

What are miracles? Do they still exist?

June 22, 2021  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

The Bible seems full of amazing miracles. Seeing those today would be so faith-affirming. So why don’t they happen more often?

Are children really a blessing?

October 14, 2020  - By Dania Lovin Thomas

Secular thinking often labels kids an inconvenience. The church would do well to see the fruit of the womb as its heavenly Father does

How can God have regrets?

September 1, 2020  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

A reader asked how an all-knowing Creator could feel ‘sorry’ for His actions, as Scripture records in Genesis 6 and 1 Samuel 15

Is God a narcissist?

May 19, 2020  - By Dr. Barry K. Creamer

Throughout the Bible, we see a running theme of God demanding glory from those He has created. Doesn't that suggest vanity or self-obsession, asks a reader

5 things about being human

April 17, 2020  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

God did not need to make man, but He chose to do so anyway. Find out why humanity — out all of God's creations — has such a unique place in His plan

God told Jesus “no”

April 3, 2020  - By Rebecca Moore

When our prayers aren't answered the way we'd hoped, remember that Christ too was in our position once — and God still worked all things for good

Can women remain unmarried?

February 18, 2020  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

God instituted marriage, but Paul was of the personal opinion that it was better to remain unmarried. A reader asks which is the Biblical way to go

Holy vessels, unholy uses

January 19, 2020  - By Leni B

If you have received Jesus as your Saviour, you are a holy vessel. Be on your guard that you do not give Satan opportunity to use you for unholy purposes

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