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How do you know when God is calling you?
Questions

How do you know when God is calling you?

God is calling you, but you have to choose how to answer.

ActiveChristianity
3 min
What good is salvation?
Questions

What is the real purpose of salvation?

Maybe salvation includes a lot more than you thought!

ActiveChristianity
6 min
What does it mean to have grace?
Questions

What does it mean to have grace?

What is the purpose of Jesus’ gift of grace? Is grace something I receive to cover my sins, or does it mean something much different?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Zacchaeus: the tax collector who answered Jesus’ call. Luke 19:1-10
Edification

Zacchaeus: A special invitation and a radical change

When Jesus invited Himself to dinner with Zacchaeus the tax collector, it changed the tax collector’s life forever.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Christianity for young people
Commentary

Christianity for young people!

What can Christianity offer someone who wants to make a difference?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
How to overcome sin as Jesus overcame
Edification

How to overcome sin as Jesus overcame

The Bible speaks about being “having complete victory” over sin. But how?

ActiveChristianity
9 min
Body of Christ
Edification

Growth of the body of Christ

How can we come to spiritual growth and be joined together with others in the body of Christ?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
No one wants to be grumpy
Testimonies

No one wants to be grumpy

How can my face always “shine” even if I don’t “feel” like it?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
What is repentance? How do I repent?
Questions

What is repentance? How do I repent?

Repentance is the first step toward salvation and a meaningful life.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
How my Bible became my main interest
Testimonies

How my Bible became my main interest

Nothing else can give me the help and comfort that we find in the Word of God.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
The book of Ruth in the Bible
Commentary

The story of Ruth as you may not have thought of it before

The story of Ruth and Naomi is well known. But how does this story apply to your life?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Mind your own business - a key to happiness
Commentary

Mind your own business – a key to happiness

“Mind your own business” – a Biblical commandment I have to keep if I want it to go well with me and those around me.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Why is it so difficult to believe?
Questions

Why is it so difficult to believe?

Have you ever thought, “I can’t believe God’s Word; it’s just impossible!”

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Enoch walked with God. Genesis 5. Hebrews 11.
Edification

Enoch: The power of walking with God

Enoch received the testimony that he pleased God.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
The faith of Abraham, the father of our faith
Edification

Abraham: Choosing to believe in a very difficult situation

Abraham’s faith in God was tested in a way that most of us will never experience.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
“If you love Me, keep My commandents” (John 14:15 Bible study)
Edification

Is your love for Jesus real?

According to what Jesus Himself said, there is one way to know for certain that our relationship with Him is real.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Teach us to number our days
Edification

Do we use our time on earth wisely?

Paul’s testimony was: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.” What will your testimony be?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Letting the days slip by
Commentary

Letting the days slip by

What is a productive day?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
A new year in God’s hand!
Edification

A new year in God’s hand!

This article was written for New Year in 1957, but it is just as relevant today as it was then.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
The darkness of doubt – The light of faith
Edification

The darkness of doubt – The light of faith

Doubt and faith: Total opposites with totally opposite results! What do you choose?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
What does the Bible say about happiness? Should Christians be happy?
Questions

Should Christians always be happy?

What is happiness really?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Jesus the Good Shepherd: Can He be your shepherd? John 10
Edification

Jesus wants to be your Good Shepherd

Do you allow Jesus to be your Shepherd or are you still trying to be in control of your own life?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
What it means that the letter kills but the Spirit gives life
Edification

The letter kills but the Spirit gives life

What does this mean for me personally and for how I treat other people?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
From light affliction to an eternal glory. 2 Corinthians 4:17
Edification

From small troubles to an eternal glory

No one likes to have trials and troubles, but why do we need them to come to God’s glory?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Answer to prayer: What is required?
Edification

Answer to prayer

The Bible tells us that being in godly fear is the best way to make sure your prayer is answered.

ActiveChristianity
3 min
My best friend
Testimonies

My best Friend!

Everyone needs good friends.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Is Christianity worth the cost
Questions

Is Christianity worth the cost?

The Bible tells us that if we want to become a Christian, we must give up our own life. But is this really worth it?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Comparing myself to others
Testimonies

Don’t compare yourself with others!

Comparing yourself with others can be very harmful.

ActiveChristianity
3 min
Elisha: The invisible army
Edification

Elisha: The invisible army

What can you do when you are surrounded by your enemies?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
What is perfect happiness?
Questions

What is perfect happiness?

Is it really possible to always be happy despite the unrest I face every day?

ActiveChristianity
2 min
Do I really need the fruit of the Spirit to be a good parent?
Edification

Do I really need the fruit of the Spirit to be a good parent?

Is your home a piece of heaven for your children?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Thankfulness: The weapon you maybe didn’t know you had
Edification

Thankfulness: A weapon against unhappiness

How to be always happy, no matter what!

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Psalm 18 commentary: Action and energy!
Edification

Action and energy: Psalm 18

Psalm 18 speaks about a very active God and a wholehearted man.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
What can we learn from the life of Esther in the Bible?
Edification

Esther: Stepping out in faith

A lesson on stepping out in faith, from an orphan who became queen.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
What is a marriage according to God's Word?
Questions

What is a marriage according to God’s Word?

There is no doubt that God sees marriage as a sacred relationship!

ActiveChristianity
8 min
Youthful lusts: How can you tell the difference between temptation and sin?
Questions

Youthful lusts: What is the difference between being tempted and sinning?

There’s a big difference. And it is very important to know what the difference is.

ActiveChristianity
8 min
School_ An opportunity to overcome
Edification

School: An opportunity to overcome

School! Many young people do not even want to hear that word!

ActiveChristianity
5 min
14 Bible verses that prove that God wants us to have victory over sin
Edification

14 Bible verses that prove that God wants us to overcome sin

Here are a few verses about God’s glorious promise to us: we can overcome sin!

ActiveChristianity
5 min
What does it mean to be born again?
Questions

What does it mean to be born again?

Jesus tells us that we must be born again. How do we do that?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
A gentle and quiet spirit
Testimonies

Is it even possible to have a gentle and quiet spirit?

Is it possible to have a gentle and quiet spirit when you have a loud and energetic personality?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
What is the opposite of joy?
Questions

What is the opposite of joy?

Most people would say that the opposite of joy is sadness or sorrow. But is that true?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Thankful to the end
Testimonies

Thankful to the end

A shining example of the result of a life of following Jesus.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Prayer room ministry: Triggering the power of God’s grace. Matthew 6:6
Edification

Prayer in my “inner room”: Releasing the power of God’s grace

In our “secret” prayer room we have close fellowship with God, and there we have great power!

ActiveChristianity
4 min
We don’t get to choose how God will use us
Commentary

We can’t decide ourselves how God should use us

God has planned a path for me that is the best just for me.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Learn from the past!
Testimonies

Learn from the past!

When I see how my “normal” negative reactions have never made anything better, I want to do things differently.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
How do we deal with memories of past sins?
Questions

How do we deal with memories of past sins?

God’s Word is the solution for healing and for creating something new.

ActiveChristianity
3 min
Can I be free from sin?
Questions

Is it possible to be free from sin?

It can be hard for many to believe, but it is completely possible to be free from sin.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Boundaries set by God: Drawing us closer to Him
Edification

Boundaries set by God: His purpose with our lives

It is God Himself who controls the boundaries of our lives with the goal to draw us closer to Himself.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Moses: The man before the miracles
Edification

Moses: The man before the miracles

Why did Moses become such a great leader?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
The secret to always have revival
Edification

The secret to always have revival

Why do Christian revivals stop or die away?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
What is righteousness?
Questions

What is righteousness?

To do righteousness in my daily life is to do what God wants me to do.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
How to stop Satan the accuser: A study on John 10:10
Edification

How to get Satan the accuser out of your life

You can get Satan and his lies and deception out of your life once and for all!

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Jesus is the truth
Questions

What did Jesus mean when He said that He was the truth?

What is the truth? What does it mean for us and how does it affect and change our lives?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
How other people experience me
Testimonies

How other people experience me

Do the people around me see a life in God, or do they see a man who often just reacts according to his nature?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Good human qualities or the virtues of Christ?
Edification

Good human qualities or the fruits of the Spirit?

What happens when we reach our limits as human beings?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Fighting for my eternity
Testimonies

Fighting for my eternity

I have a promise for eternity that is worth fighting for.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
A new creation: Jesus will write His new name on those who overcome!
Edification

Do you want to become a new creation?

Jesus can change us completely and make us into a new creation; something blessed that lasts for all eternity!

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Do you know who Jesus is?
Edification

Do you know who Jesus is?

When Jesus was on earth most people didn’t know who He really was. And now it is still the same.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Jesus: Mighty to help!
Edification

Jesus: Mighty to help!

The Bible speaks about overcoming sin. Many people come to Jesus for forgiveness of their sins – but how about overcoming these sins?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Do I have to change my personality to be like Christ?
Questions

Do I have to change my personality to be like Christ?

If I want to live the life of a Christian, do I have to stop being “me”?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Believe without doubting
Edification

Believe, without doubting

Faith gives us access to God’s power, but doubt shuts out God. We must believe without doubting!

ActiveChristianity
4 min
What does the Bible say about adultery?
Questions

What does the Bible say about adultery?

What is “adultery” according to God’s Word and what are the results of adultery?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage?
Questions

What does the Bible say about marrying again after divorce?

Many Christians are discussing whether divorced people may remarry or not. But what does God’s Word say?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
A Bible study about the Apostle Paul’s transformation
Edification

The Apostle Paul: Completely changed – two times

The road to Damascus was just the beginning for Paul.

ActiveChristianity
8 min
Why you can lift up your head in a time of pandemic (Commentary)
Commentary

Why we can lift up our heads, in hope for the future

Jesus tells us that we should not be troubled by the terrible things that happen in the world.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Maybe I'm not as patient as I thought I was
Testimonies

Maybe I’m not as patient as I thought I was

I’ve always thought that I’m a patient person. Then I realised I was just making excuses for myself.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Hold unshakably fast: How to defeat discouragement in your life!
Questions

How can I overcome discouragement in my life?

Are you firmly holding on to the hope you have confessed?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Be anxious for nothing: A commandment and a solution!
Edification

Trade your fears and worries for God’s peace!

To get the peace of God that will keep your heart and mind in Christ Jesus, you have to fight!

ActiveChristianity
6 min
This is the day the Lord has made
Edification

This is the day the Lord has made!

Each day is a precious gift from God, with new grace and new opportunities.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Thoughts and our tongue: Is there such a thing as “thoughtless words?”
Edification

Is there really such a thing as “thoughtless words”?

Everything we say comes from our thoughts.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
The heart in the Bible
Questions

What is the heart?

We read a lot about the heart in the Bible. But what exactly is our heart, spiritually speaking? What is the importance of our heart?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Do I use my talents to bless or to impress?
Edification

Do I use my talents to bless or to impress?

How I can be sure that I am using my talents for God?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Overcoming sin: An instruction manual
Edification

How we can overcome sin

God has called us to live an overcoming life and here’s how we can rule over sin!

ActiveChristianity
6 min
David_How to defeat a giant
Edification

David: How to defeat a giant

How can David’s victory over Goliath be an example to us in modern times?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Bringing God into your marriage
Edification

Bringing God into your marriage

God can teach us how to truly love each other.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
What is idolatry? Here are some modern day examples
Edification

Idol worship today: What is important to us?

God’s commandment is simple and very clear: “You must not have any other god but me.” Exodus 20:3 (NLT).

ActiveChristianity
6 min
From war zones to God's peace
Testimonies

From war zones to God’s peace

I have experienced how great our God is, and how much healing and help there is in God’s Word.

ActiveChristianity
8 min
Is selfishness a sin?
Edification

Is selfishness a sin?

Human beings are very selfish by nature; everything is about ourselves. But we don’t have to stay that way!

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Human trafficking, the value of a human life
Commentary

Human trafficking: the value of a human life

How can any person decide that another human life is less valuable than their own?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
How I learned to deal with strong, dominating people
Testimonies

How I learned to deal with strong, dominating people

To see people as God sees them, helps us when we have to do with strong, dominating people.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Three reasons to look forward to the future
Testimonies

Three reasons to look forward to the future!

I have found three reasons why I can look forward and be thankful for the coming year and the times ahead!

ActiveChristianity
3 min
A good and happy new year!
Commentary

A good and happy new year!

Let us start the new year full of hope and with a living faith in all of God’s Word.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
How well do you know Jesus?
Edification

How well do you know Jesus?

There is only one way to really get to know Jesus.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
A new hope has dawned!
Edification

A new hope has come!

When Jesus was born a new hope came for everyone who was tired of being a slave to sin.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Why I celebrate Christmas
Testimonies

Why I celebrate Christmas

I’m not so excited about the presents, music and all the decorations of the Christmas time. But there is one thing that I do get excited about at Christmas.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Do you want to be happy?
Testimonies

Do you want to be happy?

How do you actually become happy? How do you get real peace, happiness and joy in life?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Is it possible to be perfect?
Questions

Is it possible to be perfect?

The Bible speaks about being perfect. What does this mean, and is it possible?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Could you be described as a faithful person?
Edification

Are you a faithful person?

In Proverbs it says that a faithful person is hard to find. Are you one of those few people?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
How the Bible can help me in my daily challenges
Edification

How the Bible can help me in my daily challenges

How can the Bible help me in my situations today?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
5 things that are NOT in the Bible
Edification

5 things that are NOT in the Bible

Did you know that these common sayings are not found in the Bible?

ActiveChristianity
11 min
Christianity in practice
Testimonies

Christianity in practice

Being a Christian should affect our everyday life.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
I have come to do Your will, O God! In the volume of the book it is written of Me ...
Edification

What did Jesus mean when He said, “I have come to do Your will, O God”?

These words of Jesus were the basis of His whole work of salvation! What did He do, and what does it mean for us?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
A better understanding of God’s grace
Edification

A better understanding of God’s grace

It can be difficult to understand that when God disciplines and corrects us, it is actually His grace.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Back to school - An opportunity to get to know God
Edification

Back to school

It's maybe hard to see the greater purpose when you go to the same place five days a week!

ActiveChristianity
3 min
Joy - a fruit of the Spirit
Edification

Joy - a fruit of the Spirit

Joy. It is a fruit of the Spirit that all of us are looking for. How can we always have true joy?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Awake to righteousness—taking God’s Word seriously!
Edification

Taking God’s Word seriously!

This is what it means to be a Christian who is serious about their faith.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Gideon: From being scared to becoming a hero
Edification

Gideon: From being scared to becoming a hero

How would you feel if you had only 300 men to fight against a great army?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
What about me?
Commentary

What about me?

Am I doing the same things that I criticise others for?

ActiveChristianity
3 min
What a young person can learn from the story of Jeremiah
Commentary

“I’m too young!”

Have you ever thought or said these words? Do you know what God said to Jeremiah when he said this?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Is the Bible true? Is the Bible relevant today?
Questions

Why do people believe a 2000-year-old book?

What does the Bible say that can still help us today?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Do you feel guilty, despite forgiveness? Tips on how to resist the devil
Edification

Feeling guilty even though I’m forgiven?

Do you still feel guilty, even though you have received forgiveness?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Because You say so: The key that brings results
Edification

“Because You say so” - The key that brings results

Do you obey God’s word and His leading even if you don’t understand it? Try it, and you’ll see that it really works!

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Why did Jesus say, “Go and sin no more” if that’s impossible?
Questions

Why did Jesus say, “Go and sin no more,” if that’s impossible?

Did Jesus really mean what He said?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Overcoming loneliness
Testimonies

Overcoming loneliness

How I overcame loneliness.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
How I know this is the truth
Testimonies

How I know this is the truth

I grew up in a Christian family, but what convinced me that Christianity was the truth for my own life?

ActiveChristianity
9 min
Becoming more than just a “better” person – Christian testimony
Testimonies

Becoming more than just a “better” person

I was constantly reacting to things in a way that I hated. Here’s how I found the solution.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
God’s treatment plan for freeing us from pride and arrogance
Edification

God’s plan to free us from pride and arrogance

We have a lot of pride that we don’t even see. But God wants to free us from that!

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Why are Christians always talking about sin?
Questions

Why are Christians always talking about sin?

Wouldn’t it be better to talk about all the goodness in people?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Righteousness gives huge rewards far into the future
Edification

Righteousness gives huge rewards far into the future

Have you thought about what righteousness actually is and what its rewards are?

ActiveChristianity
9 min
Why was it so difficult to be an example at home?
Testimonies

Why was it so difficult to be an example at home?

A mother’s honest testimony of how her child’s simple comment showed her the truth about herself.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
How to fight sin – and win! Overcoming sin by the power of the Holy Spirit
Questions

How should we fight against sin?

The natural thing for human beings is to give in to sin. So how can we take up the battle against sin and win?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
How can I be a light in the world?
Testimonies

How can I be a light in the world?

I can live in such a way that God is glorified through me!

ActiveChristianity
5 min
My whole life has actually been an answer to prayer
Testimonies

“My whole life has actually been an answer to prayer”

“Prayer is one of the main pillars in my life. I am so glad that I can go to God and get help. Who else should I go to when I’m in need?”

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Do I have to tell everyone that I am a Christian?
Testimonies

Do I have to tell everyone that I am a Christian?

Discovering how good it is to be open and honest about my faith.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Accusations – The accuser – How to overcome Satan’s lies
Edification

Accusations – The accuser

How to overcome Satan’s lies and accusations.

ActiveChristianity
12 min
What does it mean to walk in the light? 1 John1:7
Questions

What does it mean to walk in the light?

When I walk in the light, life becomes good, and I always have a good conscience. But how do I walk in the light?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
How to live a new life in Christ after you give your life to Jesus
Edification

You’ve given your life to Christ - what now?

Now you are ready to begin a whole new life!

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Where do the crooked paths lead?
Edification

Where do the crooked paths lead?

This isn’t how we are supposed to live our Christian lives, is it?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Motives for prayer - Matthew 6:9-13
Edification

What should we pray for?

Jesus taught His disciples what was most important to pray for.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Knowing God or knowing about God?
Edification

Knowing God or just knowing about God?

Is it possible to know God personally?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Why did God give us a free will?
Questions

Why did God give us a free will?

God gave us a free will, because He wants us to make our own decisions.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
God created me just as I am
Testimonies

God created me just as I am!

I found joy knowing that God created me just as I am.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Fight sin it doesn’t have to be complicated
Testimonies

Fighting sin: It doesn’t have to be difficult

“Fighting sin” can sound like a difficult thing to do, but we don’t need to do it alone!

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Stop limiting God!
Edification

Stop having low thoughts about God!

Do you really believe in God’s goodness and power? Or do you think God is just as weak as you?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Where does God have His dwelling on earth today?
Edification

Where does God have His home on earth today?

God wants to live in the hearts of people.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Your will be done! Hebrews 10:7-9
Edification

“Let Your will be done!”

Throughout His life Jesus said: “Let Your will be done, not mine!” These words are the key to becoming one with God and with people.

ActiveChristianity
3 min
6 unbelievably good reasons to read the Bible
Edification

6 really good reasons to read your Bible

Why you should read your Bible today.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Joseph's example
Edification

Joseph’s example

We can learn a lot from the story of Joseph.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Through His Spirit, God shows us what true riches are.
Edification

Here’s how to get truly rich

Find out what true riches are and how you can get them.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
A pure marriage
Edification

A pure marriage

Purity is something that is becoming more and more uncommon.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
What can we learn from the story of Daniel in the lion’s den?
Edification

Daniel: Faithful to God alone

Read this inspiring story about Daniel’s true faithfulness, and his faith in God no matter what happened to him.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Obedience to the faith
Edification

Can you have faith without obedience?

How important is obedience when it comes to our faith?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
what are you using your smart phone for
Commentary

What are you using your smartphone for?

Internet, smartphones and everything that comes with them – how should a Christian deal with all these things?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Are you living a “pious” life or the life of Jesus? 2 Corinthians 4
Edification

Are you living a good religious life or the life of Jesus?

It is possible to live the life of Jesus while we are still here on earth!

ActiveChristianity
4 min
How to find the right church
Commentary

How to find the right church

How can we find the right church among so many?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
How do I know God loves me?
Questions

How do I know God loves me?

We know that the Bible says that God loves us. But where is He in difficult times?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Time for change
Edification

Time for change

How can you be part of the biggest change in history?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
If others could look into our hearts, what would they see?
Edification

If others could look into our hearts, what would they see?

Would they see their names written on the walls of our hearts with love and care? Or would they find a cold, dark room?

ActiveChristianity
3 min
From discouragement to freedom: A Christian testimony
Testimonies

No longer discouraged!

I used to struggle a lot with dark thoughts and discouragement. Here’s how it all changed.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Constant peace from the Lord of peace 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Commentary
Edification

Always peace!

“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation.” How does this work in practice?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Preparing yourself for the end times
Edification

Preparing yourself for the end times

We don’t have all the answers about the end times. But do you know what is the most important thing you can do to get ready?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Grieving the Holy Spirit: How do I avoid it?
Questions

How do I avoid making the Holy Spirit sad?

Since I cannot overcome sin without the help of the Holy Spirit, it is very important that I listen and obey when the Spirit speaks to me.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
How can I walk in the Spirit
Edification

What it means to walk by the Spirit

How can I walk by the Spirit?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Overcoming dark thoughts in my daily life
Testimonies

Overcoming dark thoughts in my daily life

How I overcame dark and heavy thoughts.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
People or God_Whom am I trying to please?
Testimonies

People or God: Whom am I trying to please?

A testimony about living to please God.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Why I decided to become a disciple
Testimonies

Why I decided to become a disciple

Why would someone give up their own will?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
How can I rejoice with the others when I just don't feel like it?
Questions

How can I be happy with those who are happy when I just don't feel like it?

How do I actually become happy with those who are happy, even when I don’t feel like it?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Being poor in spirit: What poverty of spirit will teach you
Edification

One thing to know if you truly want to follow Jesus

To learn from the Master we need to be poor in spirit.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
It is very important that God can speak to us all the time
Commentary

It is very important that God can speak to us all the time

Esther was a “prayer warrior”, a God-fearing woman with a strong personal connection to Jesus.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
How do I do all things as unto the Lord? (Colossians 3:23)
Edification

Do it from the heart as for the Lord

Who do I live for? Am I serving God or people?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
What do you think about yourself?
Testimonies

“What do you think about yourself?”

The simple answer I once heard someone give to this question made a big impression on me.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Is your faith worth defending?
Edification

Is your faith worth defending?

What are you actually fighting for?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Seek first His kingdom: Learning how this applied to ME!
Testimonies

Seek first His kingdom: Learning how this applied to ME!

As a busy mother, I was trying to do everything right, but it wasn’t until I really started to seek God’s kingdom first that everything became clear to me.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
What is the result of overcoming sin?
Edification

What is the result of overcoming sin?

Do you know what your reward is?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Truly free
Testimonies

Truly free!

Fedora tells how she became completely free from her bad temper.

ActiveChristianity
8 min
I can change completely
Testimonies

I can change completely!

What makes the life of a disciple so special?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
A new and happy life – by the cross
Testimonies

A new and happy life – by the cross!

“No matter where you live or who you are, you can become completely happy.”

ActiveChristianity
8 min
What kind of social media user are you?
Commentary

What type of social media user are you?

An egoist or a helper?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Would you describe your life as exciting, meaningful, rich, and limitless?
Edification

Would you describe your life as exciting, meaningful and rich?

Being a Christian is so much better than we could possibly imagine.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Love letter from God: A compilation of Bible verses showing God’s love for you
Edification

A letter of love from God to you

Have you ever doubted that God loves you? These Bible verses might change that.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
What it means to live before the face of God
Edification

What it means to live before God’s face

The Bible speaks about living before God and not before people. But what does that mean in practical life?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Love is not arrogant and proud
Testimonies

Love is not arrogant and proud

What is the real cause of all disagreements and conflicts?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
From Battling to be thankful to overflowing with thankfulness
Testimonies

From battling to be thankful to overflowing with thankfulness

How I became overflowing with thankfulness.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Why being single doesn't worry me
Testimonies

Why being single doesn't worry me

It’s possible to place all my trust in God. He guides my life.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
The parable of the talents: Maximizing my opportunities! Matthew 25
Edification

Understanding and using the talents God has given me

Sometimes “talents” might mean something very different to what you might think.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
The prophet Samuel: How to hear God's voice
Edification

Samuel: How to hear God’s voice

Samuel was special from childhood. His story shows us how important it is to listen to God’s voice and to obey it, whatever it takes.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
What one weekend taught me about irritation
Testimonies

What one weekend taught me about irritation

Who or what decides if I will become irritated with those around me?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
How dangerous are your words?
Testimonies

How dangerous are your words?

A film in English class made me think about the effect my words have on those around me.

ActiveChristianity
3 min
What is the value of truth?
Commentary

What is the truth?

With so much “information” available and everyone trying to tell us that they are telling the truth, how is it possible to know what actually is true?

ActiveChristianity
9 min
In everything give thanks 1 Thessalonians 5 18
Edification

Be thankful in all circumstances

“Be thankful in all circumstances.” How can we do that?

ActiveChristianity
2 min
What does it mean to “rejoice always?”
Questions

What does it mean to “always be joyful”?

The Bible tells us to “always be joyful”. But how is that possible?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
An encouragement for anyone fighting to overcome sin
Edification

An encouragement for anyone fighting to fully overcome sin!

To you who are really fighting hard to overcome sin and are still not getting it right: It shall succeed!

ActiveChristianity
3 min
My days don’t have to be dictated by my feelings
Testimonies

My days don’t have to be ruled by my feelings

Even though my feelings often seem to change without warning, I’ve learned the secret to getting them under control so that they don’t rule over me.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Do you control your thoughts or do they control you
Edification

Do you control your thoughts or do they control you?

“Your thoughts are free,” they say. But are they really? Do you experience true freedom in your thought life?

ActiveChristianity
3 min
It is possible to live a pure life
Testimonies

It is possible to live a pure life

His own experiences have proved that this life is real.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
How will I meet eternity
Testimonies

How will I meet eternity?

Being able to look forward to the day that I meet my Saviour and receive the reward of a faithful life, is one of the greatest benefits of being a Christian.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Turn the day around!
Testimonies

Turn the day around!

Do you ever feel like everything is against you? That’s how I feel today.

ActiveChristianity
3 min
Who are the children of God? 1 John 3:1
Edification

Who are the children of God?

We are called to be children of God. But what do we need to be called children of God?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Deborah in the Bible
Edification

Deborah: Power to take action

Deborah was a prophetess and judge in Israel. She is a powerful example of how faith in action works!

ActiveChristianity
5 min
What is the role of The Holy Spirit
Questions

What is the task of the Holy Spirit?

Who is the Holy Spirit? Why do I need Him?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Nathanael: Honest and upright – John 1:47
Edification

Nathanael: Honest and upright

Jesus could see what Nathanael was like before even speaking to Him. What was so special about Nathanael?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
This is the way to make quick progress in your Christian life
Edification

This is the way to make quick progress in your Christian life

Have you heard of the “now” way?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Show and tell: How am I sharing the gospel?
Commentary

“Show and tell”

Some schools have “show and tell” days. I thought about how that also applies when we want to share the gospel with others …

ActiveChristianity
6 min
3 things to stop doing this year, and forever
Edification

3 things to stop doing this year (and forever)

This will definitely make you happier!

ActiveChristianity
5 min
My strength is made perfect in weakness
Edification

"My power is greatest when you are weak"

It is not a bad thing to know your weakness when it comes to sin. No, not at all! But do you know where you can get power from?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
A hopeful New Year
Edification

A hopeful New Year

As Christians, what can we hope for in the new year?

ActiveChristianity
3 min
A season of thankfulness
Testimonies

A season of thankfulness

The Christmas season can be so busy that we can easily forget what we are celebrating.

ActiveChristianity
3 min
Mary, the mother of Jesus: Lowly in her own eyes but seen by God
Edification

Mary: Small in her own eyes, but seen by God

She was just a normal young woman from Nazareth, but she became the mother of Jesus Christ. Why her?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
I bring you good tidings of great joy!
Edification

I bring you good news that will bring great joy!

This great joy that the angels spoke about so long ago changed everything, and it can still completely change our lives today.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Good tidings: Behold your God!
Edification

Good news!

Let us joyfully tell the good news about everything that is now possible by faith in Jesus Christ!

ActiveChristianity
3 min
Mary and Elizabeth in the Bible: A story of true friendship
Commentary

Mary and Elizabeth's guide to sincere friendship

The story of Mary and Elizabeth in the Bible tells of a wonderful friendship. What made their friendship so solid?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Faith, hope, love: These will abide (1 Corinthians 13:13)
Edification

Faith, hope, love: These will remain!

In the daily battle that a Christian must fight against sin, we need to know how to keep standing!

ActiveChristianity
3 min
How can I enter through the narrow gate? (Matthew 7:13)
Edification

Will you choose the narrow gate or the wide gate?

Have you counted the cost?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
The greatest gift that has ever been given
Commentary

The greatest gift that has ever been given

A sign I saw on the way to work made me think about the first Christmas in Bethlehem.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
How hard is it to be nice?
Testimonies

How hard is it to be nice?

The surprising truth about how difficult it is to be nice.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Do not love the world: Recognizing Satan’s devices – 1 John 2:15
Edification

Recognising how Satan cleverly tries to distract us

Satan’s goal is to separate us from God. This is how we can stop him.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
What does the Bible really mean by believing
Questions

What does the Bible really mean by “believing”?

Believing is more than just agreeing that the Bible is true.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Bomb threat: Peace in the midst of fear
Testimonies

Bomb threat: Peace in the midst of fear

How a bomb threat tested my confidence in God.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Our lusts tell us lies
Edification

Our sinful desires lie to us

We all have sinful desires in our nature which try to trick us into doing evil. How can we be saved from these?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
What kind of High Priest do you have? Hebrews 4:14-16
Edification

What kind of High Priest do you have?

Do you have a High Priest that understands your weaknesses and helps you to overcome?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
How God taught me to deal with difficult people
Testimonies

How God taught me to treat difficult people

I’ve learned that the way to be with difficult people is by learning to manage my own reactions.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Apostle Paul: Admire him or follow him
Edification

Apostle Paul: Admire him or follow him?

The apostle Paul writes, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”

ActiveChristianity
4 min
How can I help create world peace
Commentary

How I can help create world peace

Everyone wants world peace, but creating peace starts with me.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Is your heart in the world? Where is your treasure?
Edification

Is your heart in the world?

The goal is not to have as much as possible of this world, but to let go of everything.

ActiveChristianity
3 min
How do I live in a way that is pleasing to God alone?
Questions

How do I live in a way that is pleasing to God alone?

Read how some young people do this in their daily lives.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
1717-just-be-yourself
Testimonies

Just be yourself!

Sometimes I wished that I could just magically stop caring what other people thought about me.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
The dwelling place of God – how God can come to dwell in you
Edification

The place where God makes His home

God wants to have our spirit, and He wants to make His home in us again. How does He do this?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
1758-what-does-it-mean-to-believe-in-god
Questions

What does it mean to believe in God?

To believe in God is to believe that He exists and that His Word is true. And if we believe this, it should have a great effect on our daily life …

ActiveChristianity
4 min
724-how-can-i-convince-my-friends-to-become-christians-wm
Questions

How can I convince my friends to become Christians?

If you want to convince someone to become a Christian, a faithful life speaks louder than words.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
585-right-and-wrong-ingress
Edification

Right and wrong

There can be many reasons for “doing the right thing”. What is your reason?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
959-why-simply-doing-good-things-is-not-necessarily-pleasing-to-god-ingress
Testimonies

Why the good things I do are not always pleasing to God

The truth behind the way we need to serve.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Would a God of wonders feature at my funeral?
Commentary

Would my funeral be about me, or the God of wonders?

A death in the family got me thinking ...

ActiveChristianity
4 min
This is not how life should be!
Testimonies

“This is not how life should be!”

I knew I wasn’t living the way I should as a disciple, until a life-changing experience forced me to come closer to God.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
The simple secret to staying humble
Commentary

The simple secret to staying humble

This verse is like an agreement between me and God: “God is against the proud, but He gives grace to the humble.”

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Do not become tired of doing good
Commentary

Do not become tired of doing good

What drives us to do the good works that we do?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Are you really fighting against sin
Edification

Are you really fighting against sin?

Are you actively doing something to stop sinning?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Are you waiting on a miracle
Edification

Are you waiting for a miracle?

What will it take for us to obey?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
4 must-read tips on how God’s goodness can shine forth through you
Edification

Advice on how God’s goodness can flow out from you towards others

Do you long to have the fruit of the Spirit?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Feelings or sin - do you know the difference?
Testimonies

Feelings or sin – do you know the difference?

It is important to understand that sinning and being tempted to sin are two different things.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
How can I find meaning in my everyday life?
Questions

How can I find meaning in my everyday life?

What is the purpose of today?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
818-a-different-sort-of-missionary-ingress
Testimonies

“Where do I go from here?”

“Where do I go from here?” was a question that was burning in the heart of a young man from Cameroon after he was converted.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
1495-from-selfishness-to-selflessness-wm
Testimonies

From being selfish to being an unselfish person

My life changed when I discovered how much better it is to give than to receive.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Can we really be conformed to the image of His Son? Romans 8:29
Edification

This is the only way to become like Jesus

Becoming like God’s Son depends on this one very important thing.

ActiveChristianity
3 min
The saddest words in the Bible – Christian commentary
Commentary

The saddest words in the Bible

How would it feel to find out that your life has been useless?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Little things that were damaging my life with God
Testimonies

Little things that were damaging my life with God

How simple, everyday things were slowly breaking down my relationship with God.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
But what will my friends say?
Edification

But what will my friends say…?

Am I free to serve God, or am I bound by what others might think about me?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
If we are saved by faith, then what is faith
Questions

We are saved by faith, but what is faith?

It is very difficult to explain what faith is in just a few words, but there are a few important things that can help us to get a good understanding of it.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
What does it mean to deceive yourself? James 1:22, 1 John 1:8
Edification

How you can deceive yourself, and how to avoid it

The Bible speaks about deceiving yourself, and this can happen more easily than you think. But there is also an easy way to avoid it.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Stop blaming your circumstances
Commentary

If only …

Could I have achieved more if only my circumstances had been different?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Joshua and Caleb: A spirit of faith
Edification

Joshua and Caleb: A spirit of faith

When we have a spirit of faith, God can help us to overcome things that may look totally impossible.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Keeping an unshakeable joy
Testimonies

Keeping an unshakeable joy

In my work with customers, I meet people with all sorts of personalities.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
What is the knowledge of Christ Jesus? (Philippians 8:3 commentary)
Edification

This revolutionary knowledge can change your life completely

Are you ready for the truth?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Believe in hope
Edification

What can faith do in a person?

Faith can turn things around, even in the darkest night. Do you believe that?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
From atheism to Christianity: How I know God exists
Testimonies

From being an atheist to becoming a Christian: How I know God is real

I never expected to become someone who believed in God.

ActiveChristianity
9 min
It’s perfect just the way it is.
Testimonies

“It’s perfect just the way it is!”

Even though Anelle has been living with a disease for many years, she is a young woman who has learnt to be deeply satisfied.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Common to all
Commentary

The same for us all

No matter how different we are from one another, there is something that is the same for all of us …

ActiveChristianity
5 min
1127-do-i-need-to-be-afraid-of-terrorism-ingress-v02
Commentary

Do I need to be afraid of terrorism?

Why shouldn’t I be afraid in these uncertain times? What does God’s Word say about this?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Active Christianity
Edification

Active Christianity

What true Christianity really looks like.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Why do I need salvation?
Questions

Why do I need salvation?

There’s only one thing that can really make you happy and give you rest.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Are you satisfied?
Edification

Are you satisfied?

Just think if you can say at the end of your life: “That was far better than I ever thought it would be!”

ActiveChristianity
5 min
How do I know the Bible is true?
Questions

How do I know the Bible is true?

I’ve read the Bible and learned from it all my life, but how can I know for sure that the Bible is actually true?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Are you catching the “little foxes”?
Edification

Are you catching the “little foxes”?

It’s all about stopping the small thoughts before they become big problems.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Why can Jesus’ gospel best be described as “the way of salvation?”
Questions

Why can Jesus’ gospel best be described as “the way”?

The gospel is described as a “way”, because a “way” is something you walk on. On a “way” there is movement and progress.

ActiveChristianity
8 min
We can be changed completely!
Edification

We can be changed completely!

The greatest promise that God has given us is that we can be changed completely!

ActiveChristianity
7 min
The cost of discipleship: What does it cost to be a disciple of Jesus?
Questions

What does it cost to be a disciple of Jesus?

There are many people who come to Jesus. But not many of them become disciples.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Repentance and the forgiveness of sins
Edification

Repentance and the forgiveness of sins

The first step towards a new and meaningful life.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
This is the only thing that decides your happiness
Edification

This is the only thing that decides your happiness

In every situation, there is one thing you can control.

ActiveChristianity
8 min
Consolation in Christ – what is it? Philippians 2:1 commentary
Edification

Where do you go when you need comfort?

We all have things or people we turn to when we need comfort. But do you get true and lasting comfort?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Every temptation is a perfect opportunity to show what I’m fighting for
Testimonies

Every temptation is a perfect opportunity to show what I’m fighting for

How am I using these opportunities?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Do I have any reason to become discouraged?
Edification

Do I have any reason to become discouraged?

Satan comes with discouraging thoughts that it will never succeed for you. Do you need to listen to him?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
What to remember when you think you are right
Commentary

What to remember when you think you are right

Where do your “opinions” come from – the things you believe and feel so strongly about? Are you always right, and what should you do when you think you are right, but others have a different opinion to you?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
What is fellowship? 1 John 1:7
Questions

What is fellowship?

It is really nice to have fellowship with others. But why is fellowship needed?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
What is considered a sin?
Questions

What should I do when I did something bad without knowing it?

Do you find you are still doing bad things, even though you really want to do what is good?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Plans for the future
Testimonies

Plans for the future

“What does your future look like? Have you planned out your life?” I had to stop and think before I answered.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
What does it mean to flee youthful lusts? 2 Timothy 2:22
Questions

What does it mean to “flee youthful lusts”?

I’m only young once. How do I use that short time in my life?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
How do I give my life to Jesus?
Questions

How do I give my life to Jesus?

Do you feel restless and does your life seem empty? Are you worried about many things and do you have many questions?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
The Word of life: Active Christianity
Edification

How can people see the Word of life in you?

Jesus spoke words of life that could save people. His authority came from doing the Word. We can get the same authority.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
A future and a hope: How God’s thoughts can become reality for us!
Edification

A hopeful future

When our hope is in Christ, we have a hope for a future in the greatest and eternal glory.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Selfish love or God’s love: Which do you have?
Edification

Selfish love or God’s love: Which do you have?

What are the motives and results of my love? Do I have a love that only thinks about myself or a life-giving, unselfish love?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
What does it mean to watch and pray?
Questions

What does it mean to watch and pray?

It is important to be watchful, so that we notice when we are being tempted to sin, even if the thought seems harmless.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Spirit, body, soul: The truth behind salvation
Edification

Our body, soul and spirit need to be saved – what does that mean?

God wants to lead our spirit to peace and rest. Will we let Him do it?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
School face, church face, home face
Edification

School face, church face, home face

Why do you do or say certain things? Are you worrying about what others might think? Do you want to be free?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
What I have to keep in mind on a "bad day"
Testimonies

What I have to remember on a “bad day”

Have you ever had a day when everything seems to go wrong?

ActiveChristianity
3 min
Why can’t things go my way?
Testimonies

Why can’t things go my way?

What exactly is “my way”, and how does “my way” fit into serving God?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Living a Christian life: How does our Christian faith affect our daily lives?
Edification

What is a Monday morning Christian?

Isn’t what you do as a Christian on Monday the most important question?

ActiveChristianity
3 min
How can we reckon ourselves dead to sin? Romans 6:11
Questions

How can we see ourselves as dead to sin?

We are all tempted to sin, but if we want to overcome sin, we need to take action!

ActiveChristianity
5 min
“It’s not my fault”
Commentary

“It’s not my fault”

Blaming others is almost as natural as breathing for many people.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Healthy relationships: Relationship advice for the seeking Christian
Commentary

The secret to good relationships

Following these three lessons will help you to have good, blessed, healthy relationships!

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness and gentleness (Galatians 5:22-23)
Edification

Fruits of the Spirit: Kindness and gentleness

Kindness and gentleness are fruits of the Spirit. The Bible is full of people who had these fruits in their lives, and they are examples for us to follow!

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Is it possible to live like Jesus?
Questions

Is it possible to live like Jesus?

We are human. We sin. Is that the end of the story?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
What does the Bible say about love?
Questions

What does the Bible say about love?

“He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” 1 John 4:8.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
A plan of action against depression
Commentary

A plan of action against depression

This is what pulled me out of a dangerous pit of depression during a very difficult time in my life.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
How I found meaning in my life
Testimonies

How I found meaning in my life

It can be hard to find the meaning of life when every day is just passing by the same as the one before, until you start looking at life in a completely new way.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Prayer with need and thanksgiving – Philippians 4:6
Edification

Praying with need and thanksgiving

Do you pray in the way that the Bible says you should pray?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
5 things to be always thankful for
Commentary

5 things to be always thankful for

Why you can always be thankful and happy, no matter what your situation is or how you feel.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Why did God create me?
Questions

Why did God create me?

God wanted us to be alive, but for what reason?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Good and evil: Why it’s important to be wise in the good and simple concerning evil
Edification

Why it is important to keep things simple

We mustn’t let Satan make things difficult for us.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
What does it mean to be partakers of the divine nature?
Questions

What does it mean to share in the godly nature?

To share in the godly nature means that my nature becomes like God’s nature – through His creating work in me!

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Shifting the blame
Commentary

Blaming others for my own mistakes

We all know that blaming others never helps the situation, yet this way of reacting lies in our nature from the beginning …

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Righteous judgment and evil judgment – salvation and destruction – John 7:24
Edification

Righteous judgment or evil judgment – help or destruction

There is judgment that is a help, and there is a judgment that is corrupt and harmful. One is light and one is dark. Read more here!

ActiveChristianity
3 min
The message of the cross – practical Christianity
Edification

The message of the cross: practical Christianity

An extremely good life that can be lived by anyone, anywhere, anytime. If you really want it.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
For people who want to make a difference
Edification

For people who want to make a difference

There is a battle we have to fight, a battle against sin – which is the root of all suffering.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Praying for our leaders and governments
Commentary

Praying for our leaders and governments

The Bible tells us to pray for our leaders and governments.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Be kind to one another! Ephesians 4:32
Edification

Be kind to one another

We all have very good reason to be kind to one another and show compassion and understanding!

ActiveChristianity
2 min
The parable of the persistent widow; Luke 18:1-8
Commentary

1 simple key to getting results when you pray

It’s not a secret! Jesus teaches us clearly in the parable of the widow who didn’t give up.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Laughter, tears and a new, happy year
Testimonies

Laughter, tears and a new, happy year

This past year has not been easy, but I have every reason to be full of faith for the future.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
A new year = new possibilities!

A new year = new possibilities!

A positive and hopeful message for the year ahead.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
A bright future with the cross of Christ
Edification

A bright future with the cross of Christ

How can the future be positive and bright when all the news is so negative?

ActiveChristianity
9 min
What the names and titles of Jesus in the Bible tell us about Him
Edification

What do the different names of Jesus tell us about Him?

In the Bible, Jesus has been given many different names. Did you ever think about what some of these names and titles mean to us personally?

ActiveChristianity
10 min
The three wise men
Edification

"We have seen His star in the East..."

Do we know that God is always very near to us? Every day, throughout our whole life?

ActiveChristianity
3 min
How great is the Son of God? Considering His greatness
Edification

How great is the Son of God!

Have you thought about Jesus, God’s only Son, and what He did so that we could be His brothers and sisters?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Jesus, our Savior
Edification

Jesus, our Saviour

At Christmas we think of our Saviour. But what does that mean for us?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
On emotional fragility
Commentary

When I feel hurt easily

Not all of us are born emotionally strong, and that’s okay. But here’s what we can do when our thoughts and feelings try to pull us down.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Do you realize how hurtful your words can be?
Edification

Do you realise how hurtful your words can be?

It’s easy to send messages through social media. But have you thought about the results?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
What does the Bible say about forgiving others?
Edification

What does the Bible say about forgiving others?

The Bible is very clear about forgiving others. But why is it so important, and how will I be able to forgive them?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Soul and spirit: What is the difference?
Edification

Soul and spirit: What is the difference?

God has given every person a soul and a spirit. What is the difference between these two?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Free from pornography: How do I overcome my temptation to look at pornography?
Questions

How do I overcome my temptation to look at pornography?

With the help of the gospel it is possible to come completely free from pornography.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Being tempted: How to deal with temptation
Edification

Are you feeling guilty because you are tempted?

We do not need to feel guilty when we are tempted. Here’s why …

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Are you bearing witness to the truth with your life?
Edification

Is your life an example of the truth?

People must be able to see God’s word in our life.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Rahab and the spies: A Bible story of faith and action
Edification

Rahab: A Bible story of faith and action

A message of hope for anyone who feels like they aren’t good enough.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
What you need know about temptation
Questions

What you need to know about temptation

Is it possible to be tempted and not know it? Is it possible to sin without knowing? What does it mean to be tempted?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
The narrow way to life (Matthew 7:14)
Edification

The narrow way

The narrow way is the way to life. It means giving up something – but the results are amazing!

ActiveChristianity
4 min
A world full of violence - how can I help
Testimonies

A world full of violence and abuse. What can I do to help?

The list of things I can’t do is endless. But I can do the small part that is right in front of me.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Why doesn't God answer my prayers? How can I change that?
Questions

Why won’t God listen to me?

Have you ever felt that sometimes God doesn’t listen to you? Why does God not want to answer your prayers?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Count it all joy: The joy of victory in trials – James 1:2
Edification

Be full of joy: The joy of victory in trials

How can James say that we should be “full of joy” in our trials? How can suffering be joyful?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
The spirit of the Antichrist part II: Denying the cornerstone
Edification

The spirit of the Antichrist: Rejecting the cornerstone

Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, and it is on this rock that the Church is built.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
How can I say that I have been crucified with Christ? Galatians 2:20
Questions

How can I say that I have been crucified with Christ?

This is the key to overcoming sin in our life!

ActiveChristianity
6 min
What does it mean to take up your cross daily? Luke 9:23
Questions

What does it mean to take up your cross daily?

Jesus said that to be His disciple, you have to “take up your cross daily”. How can you do that?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
“If you love Me, keep My commandments”
Edification

“If you love Me, keep My commandments”

What is God’s purpose for me? What is God’s will for my life?

ActiveChristianity
2 min
Why doesn’t God just speak from the clouds?
Questions

Why doesn’t God just speak from the clouds?

Why doesn’t He make it easier for me to believe?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Flee from sin: How important is it to "flee?" 2 Timothy 2:22
Edification

How important is it to “run away”?

How badly do you want to overcome your sinful lusts and desires? Are you willing to run away from these sins until you get what you truly want – victory over them?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
How can i get my prayers answered?
Questions

How can I get my prayers answered?

God hears more than my prayer, He sees the desire of my heart. What does He have to see in my heart to answer my prayers?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
This only takes five seconds …
Commentary

This only takes five seconds …

The great power of thankfulness can change a situation completely.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
How I learned to be the real me
Testimonies

How I learned to be the real me

Linda found true freedom when she realised that there was only One whom she had to please.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Toxic talk: the dangers of backbiting and gossip
Edification

The dangers of backbiting and gossip

Words are very powerful. They can build up or break down, encourage or destroy.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
6 compelling reasons why you should forgive someone who isn't sorry
Questions

Why should I forgive someone who isn't sorry?

It can be hard enough to forgive someone who is sorry …

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Evil suspicions and conjectures – how to come free
Edification

Evil suspicion

Evil suspicion is totally different from the example left by Christ, and comes from a lack of love. But there is a way out of these evil thoughts!

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Godly love—is it a feeling?
Testimonies

Godly love—is it a feeling?

How can Jesus command us to love people? How can you make yourself love someone else?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Faith and discouragement - complete opposites
Edification

Faith and discouragement – complete opposites

Do I believe that the Christian life as it is described in the Bible is possible? It is so easy to become discouraged.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
What are the characteristics of a Christian?
Questions

What is a true Christian?

Is there any way to tell the difference between true Christians and those who aren’t?

ActiveChristianity
8 min
God wants to do a miracle in me! - Christian testimony
Testimonies

God wants to do a miracle in me!

God doesn’t ask about your past, who you are or what you can do. All He asks is if you’re willing …

ActiveChristianity
5 min
What is the fruit of the Spirit? Galatians 5:22-23
Questions

What is the fruit of the Spirit?

The fruit of the Spirit is godly nature (love, patience, goodness, etc.) that becomes my nature when I die to sin.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Holding fast to faith even when life seems to be falling apart
Testimonies

Holding on to faith even when life seems to be “falling apart”

This is my story – a story of faith.

Gadiel Lazcano
7 min
Backbiting and gossiping: Do you indulge in this evil habit? What does the Bible say?
Edification

Backbiting: Do you practise this evil habit?

It’s shocking how often people do this without thinking about how ungodly it is.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Being honest with yourself
Edification

Being honest with yourself

Do I need to completely change the way I read some of the verses in the Bible? Have I been reading them wrong all this time?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Pride is a sin: How can we overcome it?
Edification

How to overcome pride – the root of all sin

Pride is a sin that affects every person.

ActiveChristianity
12 min
Isaiah 43:1-5 - I have called you by name; you are Mine!
Testimonies

I believe God called me by my name

I had to fight a battle to overcome my inferiority complex, that feeling that I was of less worth and less important than others, and to have faith in God’s love for me as a person.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
God weighs the trials He sends
Testimonies

God weighs the trials He sends

At one point I couldn’t control my worries and fear, but today I am a young woman with a positive outlook on life.

ActiveChristianity
8 min
A sickness that became a life-changing wake-up call
Testimonies

A sickness that became a life-changing wake-up call

My life was changed in so many ways – and not the way you would expect.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
How can I resist peer pressure
Edification

How can I resist social pressure?

How can I stop being so easily influenced to doing what I know is wrong?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Here’s how I found freedom from fear
Testimonies

Here’s how I found freedom from fear

I realised that fear, although it was very real for me, was not from God. And then He showed me how to overcome it.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
When I don’t want it to go well with my friends
Commentary

When I don’t want it to go well with my friends

We all know jealousy is bad. But can I admit that I am actually jealous and not just comparing myself to my friends?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Why is this happening to me?
Edification

Why is this happening to me?

Have you ever thought this when you come in hard or difficult situations?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Vasthouden op Gods Woord op het randje van de dood
Testimonies

Holding on to God’s word when I almost died

Hospitalised with COVID-19, the Bible verses that kept coming to his mind were something for Hermen to hold on to.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Doubt picked a fight with the wrong girl
Testimonies

Doubt picked a fight with the wrong girl

Doubt makes you powerless.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Am I bound by what others think of me?
Edification

Am I bound by what others think of me?

Seeking praise from people causes a lot of unrest, but it lies deeply in every human being. How can we become free from it?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Why I have no reason to be afraid of death
Testimonies

Why I have no reason to be afraid of death

Death is the great unknown. But as a Christian I have precious promises for my future.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
The simple secret that stops stress
Testimonies

The simple secret that stops stress

Sometimes it can feel like there is pressure coming from all directions.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Why is envy sin
Questions

What does the Bible say about jealousy?

It is not a sin to be tempted to be jealous, but if you let it live and grow, it can destroy your life.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
When it goes well for the others
Testimonies

When it goes well for the others

“All things happen for my best.” But how do I practice it in my daily life, like when I’m tempted to be jealous?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
How I overcame anger: Rolf’s story
Testimonies

From anger to blessing

Rolf: Some people get angry quickly. I am one of them.

ActiveChristianity
10 min
They even sacrificed their sons and daughters to demons
Edification

They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to idols

Almost all Christians look up to what is great, and they want their children to become great in the world. But this is not what God wants for us!

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Jesus is the way – the narrow way
Edification

Jesus is the way – the narrow way

Jesus said that there are few who find the narrow way. Do you know how to find it or more importantly, how to walk on it?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Can anything good come from anything evil?
Edification

Can anything good come from anything evil?

To do something good, I must first be set free from evil.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Why being bitter only leads to trouble
Commentary

Why being bitter only leads to trouble

Bitterness and having something against someone else only drives people away from each other – But there is a solution!

ActiveChristianity
6 min
“I was always offended about everything …”
Testimonies

“I was always offended about everything …”

Alta was very easily offended at everyone and everything and this was destroying her life. How could she find a way to stop being offended?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Life is not lived in a bubble – what kind of example am I for others?
Edification

What kind of example am I for others?

Am I someone that others can look up to, even when I’m tempted to anger or impure thoughts?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
The fire of Pentecost
Edification

The fire of Pentecost

At Pentecost, the disciples were baptised with the Holy Spirit and fire. Without this fire there can be no unity.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you
Edification

“You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you”

This is probably one of the most well-known Bible verses in connection with Pentecost, but what is the purpose of this power?

ActiveChristianity
3 min
How I found rest for my soul
Testimonies

How I found rest for my soul

When I was young, I found that something was missing in my life; I just didn’t know what. Then I read the words of Jesus.

Nellie Owens
5 min
Ascention Day
Edification

Ascension Day: The most hopeful promise for all of us!

Ascension Day, which is 40 days after Easter Sunday, has been celebrated by the church from the early centuries AD – with good reason

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Can God really forgive my past?
Questions

Can God really forgive my past?

The Bible tells us that all our sins can be forgiven. But is this really possible?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
The ugly truth about looking down on people
Testimonies

The ugly truth about looking down on people

When Julia saw how full of pride and arrogance she was, she knew that there was something she could do about it.

ActiveChristianity
3 min
I was ready to give up on faith, but God wouldn’t give up on me
Testimonies

I was ready to give up on faith, but God wouldn’t give up on me

I had forgotten something very important and necessary – my huge reward.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Chosen by God: What are we chosen for?
Edification

Chosen by God: What are we chosen for?

We are God’s chosen people, chosen before He made the world. Do you believe it? Are you living it?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
A young Christian mother who has decided to keep her heart pure from judging and comparison.
Testimonies

The truth behind my superiority complex

One person’s battle with comparing herself with others.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Overcoming an inferiority complex: A surprising solution
Questions

Where do inferiority and superiority complexes come from?

Overcoming inferiority and superiority complexes, feeling that you are either worse or better than others, is no small thing. But, as always, God’s word shows us the way.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Out of the mouths of babes – a lesson in forgiveness
Commentary

Out of the mouths of babes – A lesson in forgiveness

When we experienced the ugliness of racism against us, my 5-year-old son knew the best way to handle it.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Begotten again to a living hope and a Spirit of power!
Edification

Born again to a living hope

When Jesus was raised up from the dead and the Holy Spirit came, it gave hope for all His disciples – including you and me! Read more!

ActiveChristianity
3 min
Comparison is the thief of joy
Testimonies

Comparison is the thief of joy

There is no joy in measuring my life against anyone else’s.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
How I discovered what truly mattered in my life (Christian testimony)
Testimonies

How I found out what truly mattered in my life

“Today is the day.” The day I realised what I had been missing.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
“He is risen indeed!”
Testimonies

“He is risen indeed!”

What Easter means for me personally.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
What Easter means to me
Testimonies

What Easter means to me

Only recently have I really thought about how important Easter is for my own life.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Easter: A new era has begun
Edification

Easter: A new time has begun

People celebrate Easter in many different ways, but hopefully you and I will also stop and think about the real meaning of Easter.

ActiveChristianity
3 min
Why did Jesus have to die on the cross?
Questions

Why did Jesus have to die on the cross?

How was Jesus’ crucifixion and sacrifice different from the sacrifices and forgiveness in the Old Covenant?

ActiveChristianity
10 min
The three who were crucified and their followers
Edification

The three who were crucified and their followers

Three men were crucified together on Calvary, but the day ended with three very different results. Who is your example?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Sarah: She judged Him faithful who had promised. Hebrews 11:11
Edification

Sarah: She believed that God would keep His promise

It would have been totally normal for Sarah not to believe that she would have a son … after all, she was 90 years old.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Our life is like a journey in a foreign land
Edification

Our life is like a journey in an unknown country

We all know that our time on earth is short. What will we have gained in that time?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Look at yourself through God’s eyes
Edification

Look at yourself through God’s eyes

God sees you as precious and unique and of great value. How do you see yourself?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
How we benefit from the tremendous power of faith
Edification

How the mighty power of faith helps us

Do you know how faith in God changes your life?

ActiveChristianity
8 min
26 Bible verses for anxiety
Edification

26 Bible verses to help you fight against worry and stress

There can be so many reasons why we are tempted to worry, but we have the greatest power in the universe on our side!

ActiveChristianity
10 min
What it means that friendship with the world is enmity with God
Questions

What it means that to be friends with the world is to be God’s enemy

How do I know if I am “being friends” with “the world?”

ActiveChristianity
7 min
How Satan deceives God’s people
Edification

How Satan tricks God’s people

When Satan works among God’s people, he uses their natural desires and the things that are attractive to them.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
How can I help?
Commentary

How can I help?

How I found the way to know the right time, the right words, and the right actions to truly be able to help and bless others.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
How do I overcome evil with good? Commentary on Romans 12:21
Edification

Why it is the best for yourself to overcome evil with good

It’s common to want to defend ourselves if we think we are treated badly. But is that the way Jesus taught us to go?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
How is the love of God perfected in us? 1 John 2:5
Questions

How is the love of God made perfect in us?

How do we know that God loves us? More importantly: How does God know that we love Him?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
The choice I make daily
Testimonies

The choice I make daily

When I didn’t even know God, He was gently drawing me to Him. Now I choose Him daily.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
How to live your best life: Let God take control
Testimonies

The benefit of letting God steer my life

A mother’s story of what she experienced when she let go of her dream of a “perfect” life.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
To believe in God means to believe in miracles
Edification

His name is Wonderful

Do you believe in miracles? What does a miracle look like to you?

ActiveChristianity
3 min
Why do we pray? Is prayer for you as natural as breathing?
Edification

Prayer: As natural as breathing

Why is prayer so important for a believer?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Do you have a hunger and thirst for righteousness?
Edification

Do you love righteousness like Jesus loves righteousness?

Jesus described it as a hunger and thirst for righteousness.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Why do I want to go to heaven?
Testimonies

Why an eternity in heaven is the only choice for me

How do I “fit into heaven” if I don’t already come into the same spirit that rules in heaven while I’m here on earth?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Contaminated water or a pure well: How can I keep myself pure in a world of impurity?
Edification

Am I drinking from unclean water or a pure well?

When I think of my calling as a Christian, how interested am I in actually achieving it?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
What does it mean to be a living sacrifice? Commentary on Romans 12:1
Questions

What does it mean to be a living sacrifice?

Have you ever wondered what it means for you to give your own body as a living sacrifice?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
A future and a hope - Do you know what God’s thoughts for you are?
Edification

Do you know what God’s plans for you are?

It is by faith in God that we come to the future that He has planned for us.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Be filled with the Spirit
Edification

The amazing things the Spirit can do for you!

Have you experienced the amazing power that comes when you are filled with the Spirit?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Prayer for our country: How to make a difference
Commentary

The real danger of living in a corrupt country

In my frustration and anger about the country I live in, I got an important revelation: it is actually my responsibility to pray for my country.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Our high and holy calling
Edification

Our high and holy calling

As Christians we have a very high and holy calling, and that is not at all dependent on our education or background or race!

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Proverbs 14:31 – Looking down on the lowly is to insult God
Edification

Looking down on the lowly is to insult God

The way we think about and treat the needy, the lowly and those that the world looks down on, shows what we think about God, the Creator.

ActiveChristianity
3 min
How do I “Forsake everything and follow Me” as Jesus said?
Edification

What does it mean for me to be a disciple of Jesus?

Jesus is no longer here on earth in person, so how do I become His disciple? How do I follow Him and live close to Him?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Sober but not scared COVID-19 Christian commentary
Commentary

Sober, but not scared

At first the isolation and the connecting online was something new and even fun – until I realised that our sources of income were being cut back one by one.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
No time to listen to the accuser
Testimonies

No time to listen to the accuser

I had gotten used to agreeing with his lies, until God showed me what needed to change in my life.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
A tip for becoming much happier
Testimonies

How to become much happier!

To be happy with those who are happy is easier said than done. But if I can learn how to do just that – just think how much more happy I will become!

ActiveChristianity
4 min
What does it mean that He can save to the uttermost? Hebrews 7 25
Questions

What does it mean to be saved to the uttermost?

To be saved to the uttermost means to have a much deeper salvation; to be saved not only from the results of sin, but from the very chains of sin.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
What is the peace that Jesus talks about in John 14:27?
Edification

What is the peace that Jesus gives?

The final goal in this life is to have rest and peace in all circumstances, in all kinds of difficulties. How do we get this kind of peace?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
What does Jesus mean that we should hate father and mother? Luke 14:26
Questions

Did Jesus really say that we should hate our parents?

Hate is a strong word. Should we really hate our father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even ourselves?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Where do I find life leading to eternity?
Questions

Where do I find a life that leads to eternity?

Do you have a hope for eternal life? Can you live a life that leads to eternal life in your time here on earth?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Faith in God: What does it mean?
Commentary

Faith changes everything

Ever since the spirit of faith entered my heart, my view on life has changed down to the details.

ActiveChristianity
8 min
Is Jesus your first love or have you left your first love?
Edification

Is Jesus your first love?

It’s good for us to examine ourselves to see if Jesus is still the first in our lives.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Did you know that Jesus’ life can become your life?
Edification

Did you know that Jesus’ life can become your life?

Being obedient to the words that Jesus spoke will lead us to a life in all its fullness, to eternal life.

ActiveChristianity
3 min
What is sin? Commit sin, have sin, sin nature
Questions

What is sin?

What is sin – original sin, deeds of the body, sin in the flesh (in our human nature). What is the difference between having sin (having a sinful nature) and doing sin?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Worrying is a waste of time!
Edification

Worrying is a waste of time!

“Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life??” Matthew 6:27 (NRS).

ActiveChristianity
3 min
Sowing and reaping - Making the right choices
Edification

Sowing and reaping: making the right choices

Life is full of choices. You will reap what you sow – so, choose life!

ActiveChristianity
5 min
3 areas every Christian warrior should put all their focus on
Edification

3 areas every Christian warrior should put all their focus on

Many sins are directly connected to these three main points.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Has Christ come in the flesh?
Questions

Has Christ come in the flesh?

If Christ did come in the flesh, in a human nature, what kind of nature was it? Why is that important?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
How to get through the minefield of our flesh
Edification

How to get through the minefield of our flesh

Our time here on earth with a sinful human nature, can be like traveling through a minefield. How do we get safely through it?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
No one can serve two masters
Edification

No one can serve two masters

Whom do you follow? Be honest with yourself. Did you know that your answer to this all-important question decides how your eternity will be?

ActiveChristianity
3 min
Sin starts with the little things
Edification

Sin starts with the little things

The path of my life is made up of the day-to-day choices I make.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
What would you do if Jesus asked you to give up everything?
Edification

What would you do if Jesus asked you to give up everything?

It could have gone very differently for the “rich young ruler” if he had chosen to give up everything for Jesus’ sake.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Why is it important to be righteous in money matters?
Questions

Why is it important to be righteous in money matters?

What does the Bible say about money?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
What is the difference between temptation and sin?
Questions

What is the difference between temptation and sin?

It can feel that I become impure when I am tempted. But did I do sin?

ActiveChristianity
3 min
The dangers of a little impurity
Edification

The dangers of a little impurity

Just how dangerous is a little impure thought?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Who is the enemy and why should we fight it?
Edification

Who is the enemy and why should we fight it?

What must we overcome? Why is it so bad?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
How to overcome sin and temptation
Questions

What does it mean to get victory over sin?

What does the Bible mean when it says that we should be “more than conquerors?” Who does it speak about when it is written “to him who overcomes?”

ActiveChristianity
6 min
Fight the good fight of faith: What does this mean? 1 Timothy 6:11-14
Questions

What does it mean to fight the good fight of faith?

Paul tells us in 1 Timothy 6:11-14 that having faith means we need to do something. But what does this really mean?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
What does it mean to have Jesus as Lord of my heart?
Edification

Is Christ really the ruler of your heart?

What kind of life do you think a person will lead, if Jesus is his true Lord and Master, all the time?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
The spirit of the Antichrist The deception of beautiful words
Edification

The spirit of the Antichrist: The deception of beautiful words

We are so easily deceived by clever words and good appearances and led away from the truth of the gospel, instead of looking at the spirit behind the outward appearance.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
The spirit of the Antichrist: Denying that Jesus came in the flesh
Edification

The spirit of the Antichrist: Denying that Jesus came in the flesh

Did you know that in everything we do, people will either see the life of Christ or the life of Satan in us?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
What does the Bible say about the Antichrist?
Questions

What does the Bible say about the Antichrist?

Some clarity on an interesting topic that is often misunderstood.

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Take every thought captive
Questions

How do I capture every thought?

What do I do with thoughts that are not pleasing to God?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
The spiritual centre of gravity
Edification

The spiritual centre of gravity

What are your thoughts attracted to throughout the day?

ActiveChristianity
3 min
Follow your dream or follow your calling?
Edification

Follow your dream or follow your calling?

There is one path that has never disappointed anyone who chooses it. Do you think that to follow your dream is that path? Or is there something more?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
How can I cope with feeling unsuccessful?
Questions

How can I cope with feeling unsuccessful?

What do I do when I feel like I’m not everything I should be?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
How can I be a successful Christian?
Questions

How can I be a successful Christian?

Where is your focus in life?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
What does the Bible say about judgment day?
Questions

What does the Bible say about Judgment Day?

Learn about what will happen on the day that everyone must appear before Christ to be judged

ActiveChristianity
7 min
When judging is a very important part of Christian life
Edification

When judging is a very important part of Christian life

There are times when the commandment “Judge not” doesn’t apply.

ActiveChristianity
5 min
Aren’t Christians supposed to follow Christ? 1 Peter 2:21-22
Edification

Aren’t Christians supposed to follow Christ?

How can we humans follow Christ, the Son of God?

ActiveChristianity
6 min
How you can become a very effective evangelist
Edification

How you can become a very effective evangelist

The key to becoming the best evangelist you can be.

ActiveChristianity
6 min
How can I overcome sexual temptation?
Questions

How can I overcome sexual temptation?

“I really had a longing to be free from impure thoughts but the way to do this was never clear.”

ActiveChristianity
7 min
Pure thoughts: Is it even possible to keep my thoughts pure?
Questions

Is it even possible to keep my thoughts pure?

How can I keep my thought life pure when many of these thoughts just come up without me wanting them?

ActiveChristianity
7 min
The Bible on anxiety: Be anxious for nothing
Questions

Do not worry about anything – is this really possible?

How is it possible to not worry about anything in a world where so many things are uncertain?

ActiveChristianity
5 min
How can I become a true Christian?
Questions

How can I become a true Christian?

There is a huge difference between people who call themselves Christians. How many can we say are truly glorifying God with the lives they live?

ActiveChristianity
4 min
No one has to sin!
Edification

No one has to sin!

Temptation is a testing of my faith. This is a very exciting life.

ActiveChristianity
4 min
Cast all your care upon God: A practical solution that works – 1 Peter5:7
Edification

Leave all your worries with God: A practical solution that works

When you are worried, you make God small and yourself great. In reality, you are calling God a liar.

ActiveChristianity
5 min