by Max Aplin
In the mid-50s of the 1st century AD, a Christian leader called Paul wrote the following to the church in the Greek city of Corinth:
‘3 For I handed on to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4and that he was buried and that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 After that, he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time
Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ himself?
1 Corinthians 6:15a
Some Christians are very busy. With work, families and ministry, we barely have a chance to rest.
Finding time to exercise can be tough. How long do we need? 20-30 minutes? One 30-minute TV show a few times a week? Exercise does not require a fancy gym membership.
If losing weight and getting into shape are goals that are important to you, one of the most important topics you must address is your DAILY nutrition. However herein lies a problem for the majority of people who attempt to lose weight.
Changing the types of foods eaten along with altering the
So, what does it mean to be a disciple? Here are 20 qualities of discipleship that we should all adhere to as followers of Christ.
The Mediterranean diet is based on the traditional foods that people used to eat in countries like Italy and Greece and the Middle East.
Researchers noted that these people were exceptionally healthy compared to Americans and had a low risk of many killer diseases.
Numerous studies have now shown that the Mediterranean diet can c
In college, I was quite the busy-body. I found my self-worth in participating in every possible activity, club, and organization. I was in the band, played tennis, and a member of student council. I was also a member of the student television news station, volunteered with the Chapel every Sunday, and I pledged a sorority. Can you say, “busy?!” The less I slept, the more meals I skipped, and the more coffee I drank, the more valuable I felt.
I was not taking care of my temple. Instead, I was
by Divine Akorli
If you are in the market for the love of your life avoid these snafus.
Welcome back to the dating world, you have been missed. Maybe you need a brush-up, or some guidance. Perhaps you are a veteran of the dating scene and know all the pitfalls. No matter where you stand, dating can be tricky, exhausting, and painful. Dating is hard, and we all understand it as navigating life to find the right one can seem endless. No one teaches you how to be in a relationship, and for the m
4 Reasons Why God Wants Us Healthy, Well and Fit
The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 10:31 that whatever we do we’re to do it to the glory of God. It also tells us in Isaiah that we were created and formed by God to glorify Him. This is our primary purpose in life – to glorify God. We do that when we care for our body and live a healthy lifestyle.
 by Angeline Williams Two are better than one; because it is well worth the effort. For if they fall, the one will lift up their companion: but woe to one that falls alone; for there is no one to help them up. Also, if two sleep together, then they arouse each other: but how can one become aroused all alone? And if one is overwhelmed, two can stand together; a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 I see many married people take their marriage and their spouse for grante |
by Max Aplin
In James 1:19 the apostle James tells his readers:
“Remember this, my dear friends! Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry.”
(Quotations of Scripture in this article are from the Good News Translation of the Bible.)
Being quick to listen and slow to speak is an important principle that every Christian should be trying to follow in various areas of life. All of us have surely fallen into the trap of not listening properly and speaking too
When David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the army, the mighty men…”Be strong, and let us show ourselves courageous for the sake of our people and for the cities of our God; and may the LORD do what is good in His sight.” – 2 Samuel 10:7,12
“I searched for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the gap before Me for the land, so that I would not destroy i
Because we live in a culture that increasingly leans toward commercialism, materialism, and secularism, it is not always easy to keep the soul nourished.
The challenge of these days, when times are not hospitable to spiritual growth, is how to nuture, feed, heal, restore, and renew the soul. Here are 21 practical suggestions for building a stronger spiritual life.
1. Identify blessings.
Too
Please Read How To Advance Your Swagger, Improve Yourself & Help Others Part 7: How to Build a Reliable Work Ethic
Nothing great in the world has been accomplished without passion.” – Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, German Philosopher
Passion is what happens when your activities and responsibilities align with your being, your true self. When this alignment takes place, you come alive! No barrier seems too high and no river too wide; you simply won’t accept setbacks as failures. Without passio
Have you ever noticed how some people seem to just get things done? They don’t need “productivity hacks” or GTD and procrastination is a foreign word to them. These people have a reliable work ethic.
A work ethic is a set of values based on the ideals of hard work and discipline. Building a reliable work ethic means training yourself to follow these values. Training your
A good tip on becoming more confident is to dress nicely and to practice good
At the heart of any successful person, is self-discipline. Whether it’s success in their personal lives or their professional lives, it all starts with an inherent ability for self-control through discipline. Your thoughts. Your emotions. Your behaviors. And your habits. All of them must be kept in check.
If you want to achieve those lofty goals you set, understanding how to discipl
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Could creating your character be likened to an artist creating a sculpture? I believe that character is not something that just happens by itself any more than a chisel can create a work of art without the hand of an artist guiding it. In both instances, a conscious decision for a specific outcome has been made. A conscious process is at work. Character is the result of hundreds and hundreds of choices you make that gr
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There's nothing like reading and what it can do for you. But the truth is, we don't read like we used to. One of the main reasons for this is the growth of technology. However, what most people don’t know is there is so much to benefit from reading.
When was the last time you read a book, or a substantial magazine article? Do your daily reading habits center around tweets, Facebook updates, or
According to Romans 12:1,2 - Christians are transformed (changed) by renewing their minds (cf. Eph. 4:23). To live differently, we have to think differently.
The first principle is the Principle of Dedication: Commit your body to God. Any change in any area of your life begins with your physical body. Why? Because your body affects your behavior, and every change in your life requires energy. The reason most people never change is that they are too tired to change.
If you want to change, you h
