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Evangelical Leader Rico Tice Leaves Church of England Following Blessing of Same-Sex Marriages

The Church of England enacted its “Prayers of Love and Faith" guidelines last December, that permits priests to bless same-sex couples but does not...

Evangelical Leader Rico Tice Leaves Church of England Following Blessing of Same-Sex Marriages

4 Ways to Cultivate a Ministry Through Listening

When you hear the word “ministry,” listening is likely not the first thing that comes to mind. But maybe it should. Here are three ways that you...

4 Ways to Cultivate a Ministry Through Listening

5 Things Christians Label as ‘Sin’ That Aren’t Actually Sinful

For the most part, Christians have a broad agreement about what constitutes as “sin.” For example, violence, rage, greed, lust, lying, and theft...

5 Things Christians Label as ‘Sin’ That Aren’t Actually Sinful

10 Things to Know about the Acts of the Apostles

The Acts of the Apostles is written by Luke and shows the explosive growth of the early church in such a politically and theologically divided era....

10 Things to Know about the Acts of the Apostles

What Does the Bible Say about Meditation?

Meditation and mindfulness are hot trends these days, but are these activities that Christians should be participating in? Or will "opening...

What Does the Bible Say about Meditation?

Does Women’s Silence in the Church Apply to Us Today?

Women’s silence in the church does not apply to us today because the gift of tongues has ceased in the modern era. Women are free to speak, ask...

Does Women’s Silence in the Church Apply to Us Today?

Here Is What 10 Christian Leaders Had to Say about Racial Equality

Here are 10 quotes from Christian leaders on the issues of racism, equality, and what the Church can do to work for justice and unity.

Here Is What 10 Christian Leaders Had to Say about Racial Equality

What Does the Bible Say about Cremation?

Dear Roger, My husband and I would like to be cremated after our deaths. Is there scripture regarding our decision?

What Does the Bible Say about Cremation?

Are Christians Called to Suffer Alongside Others?

It’s complicated to understand the depths of another’s heart, situation, and story; we inevitably detach ourselves from the pain and suffering...

Are Christians Called to Suffer Alongside Others?

Will the Solar Eclipse on April 8 Fulfill Events Foretold in Scripture?

Will the eclipse on April 8 fulfill Scripture, or should we disregard this?

Will the Solar Eclipse on April 8 Fulfill Events Foretold in Scripture?

7 Ways to Recognize and Respond to Spiritual Warfare

Here are seven ways to recognize and respond to spiritual warfare. Using these strategies, we can emerge victorious from any spiritual battle we...

7 Ways to Recognize and Respond to Spiritual Warfare

4 Crucial Tests to Evaluate What People Are Teaching You

Whatever Pastor, preacher, or claimed-to-be-prophet you're listening to, I hope these criteria at least will help you discern whether they're...

4 Crucial Tests to Evaluate What People Are Teaching You

10 Churches You Might Want to Avoid

Be wise and be aware, but before you leave any church, take some time to evaluate your own motives. Any problems that you see might be a result of...

10 Churches You Might Want to Avoid

8 Prayers for Your Pastor’s Wife

You may have often heard we need to pray for our pastors because of the heavy loads they carry and the spiritual battles they are up against. But...

8 Prayers for Your Pastor’s Wife

7 Essential Lessons from Peter on Grace and Forgiveness

Because of Christ’s love and mercy, Peter’s story would ultimately be one of redemption. Here, then, are seven lessons from Peter on grace and...

7 Essential Lessons from Peter on Grace and Forgiveness