Would you consider yourself a “disciple” of Jesus? One of my favorite faith blogs this week posed the question: Would we be better off resurrecting this biblical term rather than continuing to use the ...

The image of God as our heavenly Father allows us to consider the unfathomable possibility that a close relationship with God is not only possible but available and one permeated by love.

We might not say it outright, although unfortunately many of us do, but we are often not convinced that so-and-so is a true Christian. We might know the person well, by public reputation or just by ...

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The word Al-Hawaari (disciple) means a helper or supporter of the prophets, or an intimate friend. Al-Raaghib Al-Asfhaani said that the disciples were the supporters of 'Eesa ibn Maryam (Jesus, son of ...

Jesus sends to us out to make a journey that is not just a "walk" but a mandate. If a disciple does not move and does not go out, "they are not a true disciple of Jesus: they lack missionary impulse".

This is also achieving a milestone in one’s spiritual endeavours. It is only when a man feels love and devotion can he use the experiences of life for spiritual progression. It is not possible to ...

This is also achieving a milestone in one’s spiritual endeavours. It is only when a man feels love and devotion can he use the experiences of life for spiritual progression. It is not possible to ...