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First, we should consider what churches mean when they say the phrase “Come as you are.” This phrase communicates that people ...

I m betting the question of whether a believer can lose their salvation will never be firmly settled until Christ returns ...

When writing a birthday card for a pastor, it’s important to consider your relationship with them. Are you simply someone who ...

Gloria Gaynor shares her most starstruck moment with Mark Wahlberg and more fun stories in her 25 Things You Don’t Know About ...

Donald Trump has presented himself as a Christian champion, but a Washington cleric just reminded him what Christianity is actually about.

As we gather together as families this holiday season, reflect on these Bible verses about family to gain ... "He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those ...

Fortunately, these 35 Bible verses about jealousy can ... True joy comes from what God has done for us by His grace and mercy. This joy is not dependent on our circumstances but is based on ...

Asian Christian leaders evaluate whether the ancient Chinese philosophy is neutral or has dark otherworldly impacts.

The Bible tells me that human beings, even our own precious little ones, are born with a fatal flaw called the sin nature, which manifests itself quite early in each child’s chronological development.