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Good will for good health: U.S. Christian ministries help needy members without health insurance pay their medical bills
Good will for good health: U.S. Christian ministries help needy members without health insurance pay their medical bills

Instead of relying on health insurances, more and more Christians are turning to so-called "healthcare sharing ministries" to seek financial help for medical emergencies.

Glimmer of light for the visually impaired: Scientists successfully grow eyes from stem cells
Glimmer of light for the visually impaired: Scientists successfully grow eyes from stem cells

The scientific community is seeing a glimmer of light for the visually impaired, thanks to an experiment which successfully grew eyes from stem cells.

The problem with \'viral virgin\' stories and publicising a woman\'s virginity
The problem with 'viral virgin' stories and publicising a woman's virginity

In Christianity. it's unquestionable that there is value placed upon sexual intimacy but what I find worrying about this trend of 'viral virgins' or the publicising of a woman's virgin status is that is has the negative consequence of placing value on the virgin and devaluing women with a sexual history.

Struggling to find peace? Here\'s what the Bible says about it
Struggling to find peace? Here's what the Bible says about it

Peace can mean different things to different people but it's something that so many of us long for. The recent popularity of mindfulness and meditation all points towards our unrelenting desire for a sense of peace in our increasingly hectic lives.

4 fun ways to teach toddlers about Jesus
4 fun ways to teach toddlers about Jesus

The prospect of being responsible for teaching children anything can be daunting. We're so anxious to get it right and for them to understand whatever it is we're trying to teach them. When it's hard enough work training a child how to use the potty, it can seem somewhat futile to try and teach a young child about Jesus.

The floodgates of heaven: How a biblical famine teaches about grace
The floodgates of heaven: How a biblical famine teaches about grace

2 Kings 6-7 contains a heart-rendingly bleak story of famine and death that becomes an illustration of the grace of God.

Vicar conducts impromptu funeral service in a car for mourners stuck in traffic
Vicar conducts impromptu funeral service in a car for mourners stuck in traffic

A vicar conducted an impromptu funeral service in the back of a car, after getting stuck in a traffic jam en route.

4 ways to show generosity
4 ways to show generosity

We all know that God calls his people to be generous in every good work, but how can we as Christians faithfully attain a level of generosity that doesn't just bless others but also pleases God?

5 ways Christian living helps you become a better leader
5 ways Christian living helps you become a better leader

Not all leaders are Christians, and not all Christians are leaders. However, despite of this reality, there is an edge when it comes to leadership once a person turns to Christ.

3 ways pastors drive away first-timers
3 ways pastors drive away first-timers

Churches are on a mission to be more "lost-friendly," and if that's not a mission of your church then it's time that you revisited your values.

The weakness behind prosperity teachings
The weakness behind prosperity teachings

Prosperity gospel becomes a snare because the emphasis is so heavily placed on the idea of God's blessing that it replaces the true blessing that is God himself.

Should I ask God for a sign when confirming His will?
Should I ask God for a sign when confirming His will?

Many people today are suckers for signs. They look to the sky, their palms, even to other people for signs that would tell them whether a certain decision is provident or not.

How we can learn to deal with difficult people by following Jesus\' example
How we can learn to deal with difficult people by following Jesus' example

Throughout his lifetime, Jesus had to deal with a lot of difficult people. The different ways in which he navigated these encounters can provide us with tips and tools to incorporate into our own everyday interactions with others.

Just Living: What does following Jesus look like in the 21st Century?
Just Living: What does following Jesus look like in the 21st Century?

We are living in a globalised world, dominated by consumerism. Environmentalist and theologian Ruth Valerio spoke to Christian Today about how we can engage with, but not be engulfed by, the world around us.

Is the Pope infallible? What Catholics believe and why
Is the Pope infallible? What Catholics believe and why

The belief that the Pope is infallible has long caused consternation and confusion to evangelicals. But what does Catholic doctrine actually teach and is it actually that different from evangelical teaching?

Does God make people sick?
Does God make people sick?

Dealing with the sick can be a challenge for many believers, especially when it comes to loved ones and when the sickness is terminal in nature.