Life
How can I overcome pessimistic thoughts?
Many times in our lives, our negative thoughts can overtake our plans and desires. As a result, we as believers become limited in our capability to do greater things for God's glory.
Can the Church save the planet? Green energy shows the way
Churches across the UK are being encouraged to swap their homes and churches to renewable energy.
5 ways we misjudge our pastor's job roles
Church senior leadership is probably one of the most misunderstood professions there are today. Here are 5 of some of the most common misunderstandings of a pastor's job.
Former homeless and ex-drug addicts lead new Church of England prayer campaign
Men and women who found faith at a homeless centre in Halifax are to feature in a series of short dramatic films for Lent and Easter launched by the Church of England today.
Love Lent? 5 ways to make it more biblical
I have, to be honest, always been a bit ambivalent about giving things up for Lent.
Ash Wednesday: How liturgy breathes life into worship
Harry Farley explores the bizarre, stark but powerful nature of the Anglican imposition of ashes service.
What can we learn from Elijah? #3: God doesn't need convincing
Elijah's encounter with the prophets of Baal teaches us the power of grace over works.
Xbox One Backward Compatibility games list announcement: 'Red Dead Redemption' accidentally included
"Red Dead Redemption" as part of the Backward Compatibility program has yet to be announced as a game title that will work under the program.
HIV cure update: HIV studies on female reproductive tract shows importance of ART
When ART is routinely given, HIV transmission becomes less likely.
Whooping cough booster vaccine offers little protection
The bottom line is that current vaccine preparations are not as effective as they should be in preventing an epidemic.
Obama bares plans for massive $1.8-billion drive to fight mosquito-borne Zika virus
In a televised interview with CBS, US President Barack Obama announced that his administration is planning to ask Congress for about $1.8 billion in emergency funding to combat the Zika virus, which is already suspected to have caused brain defects to thousands of babies in South America.
5 Bible verses to help you think about fasting as Lent begins
The Bible has some pretty clear guidance about our attitude in entering into the prehistoric spiritual discipline of fasting.
New York governor moves against gay 'conversion' therapy
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo restricts the controversial practice of "conversion therapy" which operates on the premise that gay people can be "treated" to make them straight.
When does Lent start in 2016? How Christians observe this 40-day period
Many of us will know that Lent is upon us, but we might be a bit hazy on the details. Here's everything you need to know.
The one motivation to being a blessing to the poor
One of the most remarkable things about the early church was the absence of poor people within the community. What was it that drove them to such compassion for the poor and how can we apply that same passion in our lives?
Is water baptism a requirement to salvation?
The Bible tells us that there is only one way to have eternal life, and that is through Jesus Christ. Does that mean that all other Christian duties such as communion, going to church and water baptism are useless?