Life

Was Mark Driscoll right? Did Jesus make mistakes?
Mark Driscoll says Jesus will have made mistakes growing up, but could God incarnate ever fail?

Mother who lost both her sons in Arkansas tornado: 'I know that God is good'
April and Daniel Smith lost their two young sons in a devastating Tornado on April 27; their unwavering faith in the face of extreme tragedy is inspiring millions across the globe

Do you feel like your marriage has lost its spark? Here's how to keep the love alive
Three tips for not letting your marriage grow cold

Jeff Lucas: 'My year of clinical depression'
New columnist Jeff Lucas on battling with depression, doubt and burnout

Why do we always want something different?
Why is the grass always greener? Claire Musters on finding contentment

Jeff Lucas on faith, doubt and why the idea of the Christian celebrity is 'dreadful'
International speaker, author and pastor Jeff Lucas opens up about his faith journey, the pressures of leading a church and being honest when faith is hard

'Soul Surfer' Bethany Hamilton: 'I overcame everything through Jesus'
Pro-surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack in Hawaii aged 13, shares how a strong faith in Christ has helped her get through her toughest times
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Wind blows 'bouncy castle' 20ft in air; 2 children in serious condition [Photo]
Two children in serious condition after airborne 'bouncy house' drops them from the sky.

Shane Claiborne: Why Christians can't support the death penalty
Following the botched execution of Oklahoma prisoner Clayton Lockett on April 29, social activist, bestselling author and leading member of the New Monasticism movement Shane Claiborne has offered his thoughts on the death penalty.

Rick Springfield on Christianity: I wanted a connection with God
The "Jessie's girl" singer says the plotline for his new book Magnificent Vibration was inspired by this question he had about God: "If I had a connection to God, what would I say?"

Rachel Held Evans: Faithfulness is more important than 'winning' theological arguments
US blogger Rachel Held Evans has criticised the condemnation she has recently experienced from conservative Christians, again taking to her website to express her thoughts as the debate on homosexuality continues

What do we do when God doesn't make sense?
How should we react to the unexpected, or even the unwanted?

'God is pro-choice,' claims US radio host
A US radio host has hit out at pro-life Christians, using Scripture to suggest that God endorses abortion.

Engagement is not utopia
My experience of engagement has been a joyful yet sobering one because God in His mercy continually brings me to a place where I see my desperate need to die to myself, repent concerning the idols I have put in place of God to satisfy and complete me, and have my eyes fixed on the author of life Jesus Christ.

Hillsong Colour Conference reminds women of God's unique love for each of His daughters
Women were encouraged at Wembley Arena with a reminder of God's love for them: "There is no portion control, no lack."

What makes us human? Limited in ourselves, made whole in Christ, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury shared his thoughts on humanity with Radio 2