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Christian astronaut targets 534 days in space to break record as he goes on 4th mission to ISS
Christian astronaut targets 534 days in space to break record as he goes on 4th mission to ISS

American space explorer and outspoken Christian believer Jeff Williams went back to the International Space Station (ISS) for the fourth time last Friday, according to a statement by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

What to do when you are unsure if your profession fits your purpose
What to do when you are unsure if your profession fits your purpose

Have you ever had that tug in your gut that told you that your job just might not be what God is calling you to do? You're not alone.

In a world with so much tragedy, here\'s why we should celebrate Easter
In a world with so much tragedy, here's why we should celebrate Easter

As Christians, we remain an Easter people – even as we journey through the death and desolation of Good Friday.

How to win the battle against hopelessness
How to win the battle against hopelessness

Have you ever experienced such a time where hope wasn't the best solution because you didn't want to be disappointed by God?

7 Bible verses to claim in times of great conflict
7 Bible verses to claim in times of great conflict

Here are seven Bible verses that assure us the victory that we have in Christ Jesus even in times of great conflict.

6 wrong thoughts that can negatively influence a Christian\'s sense of self
6 wrong thoughts that can negatively influence a Christian's sense of self

We all know that God defines who we are at best, but sometimes it feels as if things apart from God give better and more sensible definitions to our identity than God's grace.

Marriage, serving and why it\'s not about equal rights
Marriage, serving and why it's not about equal rights

Prior to getting married, I thought that reciprocity in relationships was a Christian thing and that married couples had the right to demand equal rights from their spouses.

How the Bible can help us when we\'re not sure who to trust
How the Bible can help us when we're not sure who to trust

When it's hard to trust those around you, go to the Scriptures to soak in the truth about the trust we can have in God.

The worst is yet to come: New virus even deadlier than Ebola, Zika may emerge, warn Swiss scientists
The worst is yet to come: New virus even deadlier than Ebola, Zika may emerge, warn Swiss scientists

In a study published last week in the journal "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences," scientists from Switzerland warned that a deadlier virus will emerge, causing more illnesses and deaths.

Humans are checking out: More and more hotels relying on robots to run business
Humans are checking out: More and more hotels relying on robots to run business

More and more hotels are turning to robots to run the business, prompting hotel owners and experts to reexamine the future of the hospitality sector.

8 Bible verses on what real humility looks like
8 Bible verses on what real humility looks like

In our 'selfie society', expressions of genuine humility can be far and few between.

Which areas of your life need a little salt?
Which areas of your life need a little salt?

You may, right now, be thinking of areas in your life that feel stunted, lacking life and vitality. Maybe those areas need some salt shaken on them in the form of prayer.

Have you let fear become a part of your identity?  Here\'s how to defeat it
Have you let fear become a part of your identity? Here's how to defeat it

We're human—we all struggle with fear. We can live our whole lives letting it dictate how we live and telling us who we are, but we all get to a point where we long to break free. The first step is to choose to attack it.

When you\'re tempted to get even with someone, try blessing them instead
When you're tempted to get even with someone, try blessing them instead

Rather than stewing over situations out of my control, over people who were unpleasant, rather than thinking about how I might get even, I might instead go over the top in actually blessing them.

VeggieTales is back: Exclusive clip of new song from the upcoming season
VeggieTales is back: Exclusive clip of new song from the upcoming season

VeggieTales – the well-loved Biblically-grounded cartoon featuring anthropomorphic fruit and veg – is back, and we have a sneak preview clip from the upcoming season.

4 things you can do when you\'ve stopped making progress
4 things you can do when you've stopped making progress

Leaders drive organisations. But in order to steer the group in the proper direction, those in the drivers' seat often find it hard to balance the tendency to either drive too hard to a decision, or stay afraid to drive at all.