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Have we got Jesus wrong?

What identity do we give to Jesus? If we're Christians, chances are we may think we have this question sorted...

11 Bible verses on the beauty of God\'s creativity
11 Bible verses on the beauty of God's creativity

We can experience the beauty of God's creation no matter where we are. Whether it's the birth of a new family member or the spiritual peace that we experience whilst out in nature, there are constant reminders of God's handiwork in our world.

Why TV producers need to make more space for Christian faith on the small screen
Why TV producers need to make more space for Christian faith on the small screen

In recent years a number of Bible-inspired blockbusters have made the big screen - Exodus: Gods and Kings, Noah and the upcoming Risen - and these cinematic adaptations from recent times are nothing new. But when it comes to the small screen, authentic everyday Christian experiences are severely lacking.

Vatican cookbook dishes on food and life inside Vatican City
Vatican cookbook dishes on food and life inside Vatican City

Have you ever wanted to know what the Pope's favourite meal is or what kind of dishes are regularly served up in the Vatican? Well, the wait is almost over. And not only will you be able to get an insight into the culinary tastes of Pope Francis, the residents of Vatican City and members of the Swiss Guard, but you'll also be able to recreate the meals in your own home.

Huge fireball, 2nd largest in recent history, exploded over the Atlantic on February 6, NASA reveals
Huge fireball, 2nd largest in recent history, exploded over the Atlantic on February 6, NASA reveals

Although not a lot of people noticed it, a huge fireball meteor blazed across and exploded across the sky over the Atlantic Ocean earlier this month.

ISIS losing battle online: Extremist group\'s social media followers, tweets declining
ISIS losing battle online: Extremist group's social media followers, tweets declining

A new report from the George Washington University Program on Extremism revealed that the number of pro-ISIS accounts on Twitter and their followers are already declining.

9 Bible verses on money, riches and spiritual wealth
9 Bible verses on money, riches and spiritual wealth

As Christians, we know that becoming a follower of Jesus doesn't mean that we are free of all problems and pain, but that we are never alone when experiencing these things. Financial difficulties can sometimes increase the problems and the feelings of pain that we experience but financial wealth does not always eliminate them.

How \'Miracles from Heaven\' helped restore Jennifer Garner\'s Christian faith
How 'Miracles from Heaven' helped restore Jennifer Garner's Christian faith

Jennifer Garner has been speaking out about the impact that her latest faith-based film 'Miracles from Heaven' has had on her own Christian faith. Garner rarely speaks publicly about her faith but with faith, and Christianity in particular, being such a central part of her latest body of work, it was inevitable that she'd be questioned about her own.

If you want to grow in Christ, be ready to change
If you want to grow in Christ, be ready to change

Every Christian desires to grow in Christ and His ways, but not everyone experiences growth or at least at the rate they would like it to happen.

How to cast out fear from our hearts
How to cast out fear from our hearts

Fear is in everyone, be it the fear of rejection, fear of heights, fear of death, fear of spiders or any other form of fear. Some of these fears are harmless, but others can be crippling.

The best gift God gives us -- suffering
The best gift God gives us -- suffering

We don't like the idea of challenges and suffering. In fact, many of us will pray for deliverance from suffering and challenges the moment they come.

Essure female contraceptive device has killed over 300 unborn children and should no longer be sold — U.S. lawmaker
Essure female contraceptive device has killed over 300 unborn children and should no longer be sold — U.S. lawmaker

A contraceptive that is inserted to the female body has already caused the deaths of over 300 unborn children and should already be pulled out from the market, a Pennsylvania congressman recently revealed.

How much money should I give to the church?
How much money should I give to the church?

We've all seen or heard someone make a comment about the church that goes something like this: "All the church wants is my money," or "We shouldn't give money to the pastor because he'll just use it to buy a new iPad."

Theory of Evolution challenged by discovery of ancient silk cocoons, scientists say
Theory of Evolution challenged by discovery of ancient silk cocoons, scientists say

A team of Polish and Brazilian scientists recently published a study in the journal "Scientific Reports," where they discussed a puzzling discovery: fossilized silk cocoons that may date back some 295 million years ago or during the Early Permian era.

Could a less religious and more spiritual society be a good thing?
Could a less religious and more spiritual society be a good thing?

In the context of the survey conducted by Pew Research, spirituality referred to "the experience of a deep sense of spiritual peace and well-being" and "wonder about the universe". The experience of "spirituality" by those who aren't practising Christians could reveal that there is a desire to connect with a being greater than themselves.

St. Louis Archdiocese cuts ties with Girl Scouts U.S.A. over abortion, gay marriage, transgender issues
St. Louis Archdiocese cuts ties with Girl Scouts U.S.A. over abortion, gay marriage, transgender issues

The Archdiocese of St. Louis in Missouri has cut ties with Girl Scouts USA over the latter's associations with groups that promote abortion, same-sex marriage and contraceptives, and for allowing transgenders to join troops.