Life
A tiny injustice that eats away at society: who gets the tip?
On a trip to the USA I was once pursued from a restaurant because I had mistakenly not given the correct amount of tip. It was humiliating and, I have to say, frightening. The waiter was a big fella.
Researchers use modern imaging to analyze ancient scrolls that could contain early Christian writings
Archaeologists and scientists are attempting to decipher the contents of ancient scrolls that were unearthed from Herculaneum with the use of modern medical imaging technology.
Katy Perry shares photo of 'Jesus' tattoo weeks after speaking about doing a "soul overhaul"
Pop star Katy Perry shared a photo of her old wrist tattoo that reads "Jesus" in a social media post on Easter Sunday, just weeks after she spoke about preparing for a "big soul overhaul."
UK denies entry to displaced Iraqi nun who wants to visit sick sister
The U.K.'s Home Office has rejected the visa application of an Iraqi nun who was displaced by the Islamic State and wanted to visit a sick family member in Britain.
ISIS claims attack that killed four Christians in Pakistan
The Islamic State has claimed that a "covert unit" of group was responsible for the attack that resulted in the deaths of four Christians in the Pakistani province of Balochistan on Monday.
Does obedience to God mean I'll always see success in what I'm doing?
While our idea of success means money, reputation and earthly promotion, God's idea of success is simply the accomplishment of His will.
God has a purpose for the times you feel defeated - here's what it is
While it's not good to feel defeated, we can rejoice in the fact that God has a purpose for us as we go through it.
3 ways we tie ourselves to our past and disobey God
We have to look beyond ourselves, including our past choices and decisions. We have to look at Christ. God's mercies are renewed every morning -- why not look at these instead?
5 Bible verses to share with your non-believer friend
Sharing the Gospel with a friend who doesn't believe in God need not be a difficult thing to do. This is because Christ Himself showed us how to do it.
Martin Luther King died 50 years ago: 12 quotes from a hero of the faith
Martin Luther King, murdered 50 years ago today, was a Baptist minister and one of the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement that challenged the oppression of black people in the United States.
Chris Pratt carves wooden cross to celebrate Easter, posts on Twitter 'He is Risen!'
Chris Pratt happily hung a wooden cross that he carved with a friend to celebrate Easter and resurrection of Jesus. The "Guardians of the Galaxy" star unveiled the work that's now up on an oak tree in his farm on Easter Sunday.
God's Not Dead Star says movie's success shows how much Hollywood forgot churchgoing audience
PureFlix Entertainment co-founder David A.R. White has lamented that faith-based audiences are being largely ignored by Hollywood despite being a large demographic, and this has been evident in the success of the "God's Not Dead" franchise.
The Christian who made a covenant in blood with God: 8 quotes from Gerhard Tersteegen
Gerhard Tersteegen, who died on this day in 1769, was a spiritual writer and speaker who wore himself out in the service of God.
Martin Luther King's last sermon: 'I've seen the promised land'
Today, April 3, is the anniversary of the last sermon he ever preached. It was at the the Mason Temple, the World Headquarters of the Church of God in Christ in Memphis.
3 reasons why God wants us to not turn 'to the right hand or to the left'
In Joshua 1:7-8 we read God giving Joshua a command to go straight, without turning to the left or to the right. This same command is given to all Christians, that we'd all go and adhere to God's word without turning to any other direction. Why did God give us such a command? What will happen when we turn either way?
3 Bible figures who remained strong in the face of opposition
The Bible presents to us various men and women of faith who did not waver in the face of opposition. They continued to serve the Lord in whatever capacity He has allowed them to, even when they were persecuted, oppressed, harassed, or rejected.