Life

Pastor attracted to men says he married a woman because he believes in all of Scripture like Jesus
Presbyterian pastor Allan Edwards chose to marry a woman although he is sexually attracted to men.

'Year without God' pastor: The world makes more sense without God
The former Seventh-day Adventist pastor who gave up religion for a year has now announced that "the existence of God seems like an extra layer of complexity that isn't necessary".

14 awkward dating stories that will make you feel better about life
Christian dating can be perilous. If you've had a bad one (or few), sometimes all you need is just to know that you're not alone.

Seven barriers to effective leadership and how to overcome them
John Dunnett identifies seven 'brakes' to effective leadership and how to take them off.

How misapplying Proverbs 31 gives us a skewed picture of biblical womanhood
If you're thinking of turning to Proverbs 31 for guidance in 2015, Carey Lodge looks at whether there is anything more to one of the most oft-quoted verses about womanhood.

Ten reasons to save sex for marriage
There are a lot of good reasons to wait, writes Heather Tomlinson.

God's in control, so stop fighting and let him take charge
Asking God to order our days for us could be a spiritual breakthrough, writes Claire Musters.

Give your relationship a check up â what's working and what's not?
The start of the year is a great time to evaluate your relationship and think about how you could improve it, writes Sarah Abell.
13 questions to help you get the most out of 2015
Reflect, take stock, discover and be grateful, says the life coach and author Sarah Abell.

Eight New Year's Resolutions for Christians
Heather Tomlinson has some ideas for more meaningful resolutions than going on a diet.

Why New Year's resolutions are the worst
Why New Year's resolutions are the worst

Facebook apologises after Year in Review feature drags up memories some users would rather forget
Facebook has issued an apology for the grief its Year in Review feature has caused some users.

Grateful son pays off his parents' mortgage as Christmas gift
Joey Trombone surprised his parents last Thursday with an unlikely Christmas gift that sums up his gratitude for them.

Former pastor who gave up religion for a year: 'I don't think God exists'
A former Seventh-day Adventist pastor who chose to give up religion for a year has announced that he no longer believes in God.

Date happy! How to find a love worth keeping
Sarah Abell offers her top tips for finding - and keeping - love.

Pastor donates his own kidney to save a stranger
Tim B. Jones met Don Herbert just this October, but already the Mercy Independent Baptist pastor is ready to give one of his kidneys for his new friend.