Self-reliance is the greatest enemy you are facing as a Christian. The Christian life is a life of dependence upon God. From the story of Gideon in Judges 7:1-8, the article explains how this is so.

What is the impact of colonialism and post-colonialism on mission work? This article argues that colonialism bred dependence, while post-colonialism raised voices for the independence of local churches in mission work. This article discusses the 1970s moratorium on foreign missionaries and foreign aid.

This article on Calvinism, also looks at prayer and dependence, and pure religion.