Life
3 ways Christians can use social media for good
We're forever being warned about the dangers of technology and the negative impact that it can have on almost every area of our life and health. It can have a detrimental effect on our physical wellbeing - the disruptive effects that using social media can have on our sleeping patterns have been widely documented.
4 things not to say to someone struggling with sin
Helping people get out of sinful patterns can seem like a daunting task, but in it's fullest essence, it's not rocket science, really.
What does the Bible have to say about saving for retirement?
One would be surprised to know that the word "retirement" never shows up in the Bible, but there are principles that point to the concept of retirement and the wisdom behind it.
Should Christians stop trying to be perfect?
If there's one thing that we can all agree on as Christians, it's that we aren't without fault. Grace is at the centre of our faith and it's in spite of our faults that we received it. So if God knows that we're not perfect and that we'll never be, should we stop aiming for perfection?
7 Bible verses which teach us about heaven
What comes to mind when you think about heaven? White clouds, pearly gates, everyone clothed in white, angels? It's not hard to become obsessed with heaven - how we get there, what it looks like, who we'll meet there - and it's not hard to get it wrong when it comes to describing or defining it.
On choosing God-ordained leaders
Another election season is coming, and people are asking the very simple yet consequential question: "Whom should I vote for?"
Honoring God with our health: Why did God disallow pork?
Health is a gift of God's grace, and it is also a gift that God calls us to value and take care of. While God has given us things to enjoy, he has also directed us so many times to take care of our bodies and honor Him in doing so.
What does the Bible have to say about the blood moon?
In the Bible, God spoke often about the blood moon as being a mark of an opportune time to do something spiritual.
The promise of Easter: After the wilderness comes a new beginning
The Promise of Easter: After the Wilderness Comes a New Beginning
Hidden notes in rare Christian Bible show subversive use of Latin
Secret texts discovered in a rare Bible at the London home of the Archbishop of Canterbury reveal that the Reformation took far longer and was a more complex process than many imagine.
When is Pentecost 2016? 9 key facts about the birth of the Church
Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on to the remaining 11 disciples.
5 ways to bless your pastor
Our spiritual leaders can be the biggest blessing to us and our family, and as members of a congregation, we are called to take care of our leaders as well.
5 discussions to have with a teenager
Parenting teenagers may not require changing diapers or following them around to make sure they don't trip on anything, but just like any stage of parenting, it comes with its own set of challenges.
8 Bible verses which remind us of the importance of charity
Most of us consider ourselves to be generous people. Yes, there's always a little extra we could give but between our online donations to our Facebook friends' marathon fundraising pages, our enthusiastic purchase of our colleague's homemade baked goods at the work charity bake sale and our weekly contribution to the offering at church each Sunday, we're not doing to badly. Or are we?
How can we incorporate faith into our working life?
We know we need to incorporate our faith into everything we do and that includes our work. But it can be difficult to see how our faith can fit into our working day, especially if our jobs have no obvious or direct connection to our faith.
Should higher education and religion be kept separate?
Higher education institutes are traditionally places where students have the freedom to express themselves, their interests and explore complex and sometimes controversial ideas. With the wide mix of students and staff members, it's inevitable that religion, a major feature in global politics and everyday life, becomes a central component for so many students.