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Do you know how to overcome envy? Why is it important to do so? Sometimes a healthy interest in others takes a nasty turn, and it becomes envy. Learning how to overcome envy is vital because envy can cause harm to you and others. Author Rick Warren outlines four ways envy does damage—and four ways to avoid the envy trap. Keep reading to learn how to overcome envy—and why you should.
What are some amazing benefits of socializing? How can being a people person help your productivity and mood? The amazing benefits of socializing are undisputed. From increased creativity to improved health and mood, making time to socialize is one of the best investments you can make. Keep reading to find out the benefits of socializing.
How do we figure out how to end poverty? What are the myths about poverty? The society will only learn how to end poverty when it starts encouraging people to follow the path to success instead of demonizing wealth. It is wrong to believe that poverty is moral or that the only way to eradicate poverty is to overhaul social systems. Improving yourself and following the path to success will give you access to God’s limitless resources. Read on to learn more about how to end poverty on a global scale.
What does a Christian fellowship need to be healthy? What does the Bible say? Christian fellowship is a big part of the life of a believer. Every fellowship community will look a little different, but they all should have the same basic elements: honesty, humility, courtesy, trust, and regularity. Continue reading to learn more about the necessary ingredients for healthy Christian fellowship.
Why is it important to serve one another? How can we go about doing this? According to the Bible, selflessness is an important quality to have. Learning how to serve one another is crucial for becoming a selfless person, and has the added benefit of improving your mental health. Keep reading to find out how to serve one another—and why it’s important to do so.
Can science explain why people believe in fake news? Are we wired to believe false information? False information is all around us. Not only is it being produced, but it’s also being spread by people who believe it’s true. Science provides some interesting answers to why people believe in fake news. Basically, we’re simply wired to believe. Keep reading to learn why people believe in fake news.
Do women tend to be less confident than men? What do you think the reason is behind women’s lack of self-confidence? According to Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, the authors of The Confidence Code, women have less confidence than men because women tend to underestimate their abilities—their self-perception is negatively skewed. Men, on the other hand, tend to overestimate their abilities. In this article, we’ll discuss women and confidence. Specifically, we’ll take a look at the evidence of the confidence gap between genders, and the differences in how men and women express confidence.
What are the key takeaways in David Brooks’s book The Road to Character? In what ways has society shifted from a “we” to a “me” mindset? The Road to Character by David Brooks is about the modern shift in moral character. Brooks provides many examples of important events that occurred in the past that wouldn’t have happened, had the people involved been as selfish as people today. Keep reading for a brief overview of The Road to Character.
What does the Bible say about unity in your church? How can you keep spiritual unity intact? God desires spiritual unity. The Bible provides direction for churches to protect this cohesion that blesses both God and his people. Keep reading to learn practical ways to protect spiritual unity in your fellowship.
Why do we need community as Christians? How can being part of a community dramatically improve your mental well-being? According to the Bible, humans were made for community. The fact that we’re made for community reaches back to the nature of God himself, and also human biology. Understanding why we need community can inspire you to reach out to others and reap the benefits. Keep reading to find out why we need community as humans.