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Most US Protestants believe God wants them to be rich, study says
Most American Protestants believe God wants them to prosper financially, according to a new study from LifeWay Research.
'Give me sweets': the sad reality of childhood poverty in Kenya's largest slum
The sugar rush completely transforms the space around them, it brings colour and light â and who can blame a child for wanting a little piece of that?
If only church leaders grasped 5 vital truths about people retiring today
Church leaders have been valiantly spinning plates while something significant has changed around them.
Thanksgiving: The art of having a gratitude that abounds
(Partner Post) We often come across the phrase, "Count your blessings" or hear others tells us to have gratitude in life for everything. But, how often in life do we really practice this?
Bamboo kids clothes: soft, safe, and eco-friendly
(Partner Post) Bamboo kids clothes and eco-friendly and organic kids clothes are becoming the "in" trend right now, with a lot of celebrities looking to dress their little fashionista kids in clothes that are anti-allergenic, organic, and extremely good for the environment.
5 truths to remember when you can't understand your husband
We want a picture perfect, Instagram-ready marriage. But sometimes real-life marriage just isn't like that.
'Farewell, Twitter': The bishop who deleted his account is a challenge to all of us
A US Catholic bishop has said farewell to Twitter on the grounds that it's damaging his spiritual health.
Hannah: How the prophet Samuel's mother is a model for parents today
The task of parenting our children well can seem overwhelming at times.
What the hill climbs of the Tour de France tell us about discipleship
The Tour is a race for the fit and the fierce. People have died going up and coming down, injuries are frequent and at the end, the prize is a place in sporting history.
Lessons from Peter: How to make young people into disciples
Simply saying 'yes' to Jesus does not then lead, naturally, in to discipleship just happening.
Cutting costs and easing the financial strain
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Reading around: 4 Bible verses Christians take out of context
'A text without a context is a pretext.' It's good advice, but it's surprising how often Christians ignore it.
Thomas à Kempis: 11 quotes from a great spiritual writer
Today is the feast day of Thomas à Kempis (1379-1471) in the Episcopal Church's calendar.
Risky with love: Rethinking the parable of the talents
The parable seems to imply that what God values above all is striving and will reward those who maximise what they have been given for the simple reason that more is better.
Good news in the news: 3 stories with a gospel message
There are good things happening across the world and they should be talked about and celebrated.
11-year-old genius who's already finished college says he wants to use science to prove God exists
An 11-year-old boy genius, who on Saturday graduated from St. Petersburg College in Florida just two years after finishing high school, said he wants to become an astrophysicist and prove that God exists.