PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY
Many best practices have evolved over time. We have best practices for work, scientific research, health, online security, and the list goes on. Without realising it, however, we can also use the Bible as as a set of Christian best practices and apply “the things a Christian should do each...
We live in a world that teaches us to see our weaknesses as personal defects. We believe that if something is defective, we need to fix it. Therefore, we are kept on our toes trying to make up for our weaknesses. This causes unnecessary anxiety. Every weakness is an opportunity...
We desire to draw close to our Heavenly Father but unanswered questions and unspoken worries keep us standing at a distance. At times, it is feelings of shame and guilt that keep us away. We feel unworthy to draw close to a holy God. Other times, we imagine Him to...
The Bible tells us that God is near to all who call on Him, but we can all feel like God is far away and not near. Hidden fears and anxieties can make it hard for us to be still and recognise His presence. Misguided beliefs and worldly temptations can...
In general, we should avoid making mistakes but fo…
Jesus compared genuine believers to branches that are grafted into Him so that they bear His good fruit. He therefore warned that without Him, we can do nothing. In fact, any branch that is not grafted in will be thrown into the fire to be burned. What sort of fruit...
Our prayers are sacred to God. He values His time …
It is not always clear to us what godly humility e…
Many people of this world live their lives caged i…
Our bodies have a natural “fight or flight” defenc…
God declared that He would pour out His Spirit in …
Do our prayers feel repetitive and dry? Does our r…
Of all the spiritual gifts that God gives to His f…
Most of us have asked, “What is my ultimate purpos…
As Jesus’ followers, we are called forgive those w…
Jesus warned that the health of our whole body wil…
Science has not been able to provide definitive an…
The world is filled with advice on food and nutrit…
Jesus said that His followers will hear His voice …
As believers, we are meant to deny ourselves and o…