Life

10 weirdest Christian gifts
With wedding season in full flow, we thought we'd put together a handy gift guide (with a religious twist) for the ones you love.

Stop needing to be liked... five lessons in becoming a servant leader
The word 'servant' appears a lot in the New Testament, but it's harder thank we think to live like one.

RT Kendall: 'The Church is in a deep sleep'
Author and pastor RT Kendall talks about his latest book, In pursuit of his wisdom, and what he thinks God is saying to the Church today.

Top 10 tweets about July 4th by Christian leaders
Today America celebrates its independence; here's what Christian leaders have had to say.

In search of authentic friendship
There are things we can do to ensure our friendships are as fulfilling as we want them to be

Life is short... are you making the most of it?
Life is short and precious, writes Claire Musters, so make sure every day counts.

The 8 silliest myths about Christianity
The internet is awash with strange claims about Jesus and Christianity. Heather Tomlinson on how to respond.

Struggling with your colleagues? How to get the best out of your work relationships
You don't choose them, but most of us end up spending more time with our colleagues than with our loved ones. Sarah Abell on making things work at work.

Nick Vujicic: If you're waiting for life to slow down before you do things, it won't
Nick Vujicic has got some bad news for people struggling with the manic pace of life and telling themselves they'll do the important things once they've got the time for them.

After plastic surgery 'I felt like I sinned': one woman's feelings after going under the knife
Jessica Choi lives in Los Angeles but flew all the way to South Korea to achieve her desired look.

How to have a great first date (even if you never see them again)
They can be wonderful - your eyes lock and everything clicks into place. Or they can be awkward as anything. Here's how to make the most of a first date.

Jeff Lucas: Five reasons to be nice to your pastor
We so often take them for granted, or assume they have a hotline to God. Jeff Lucas on giving your pastor a break.

10 Christian books that will change your life
Most of us have read hundreds of inspiring books, but how many of them really change your perspective?

Would you give Jesus a Big Mac, fries and a Coke?
Rick Warren is a man who cares primarily about people's souls but the Purpose Driven author has spent the last few years trying to get his congregation to care about their bodies too, and in his view, the two can't be separated.

World Cup 2014 USA Clint Dempsey: 'My faith in Christ is what gives me confidence for the future'
He was in the thick of the action in the USA's victorious opener against Ghana, but when he's not on the pitch scoring goals in the opening seconds and breaking his nose for the cause, Clint Dempsey is a man of God studying the Bible and praying for the road ahead.

Never lose the wonder
Sometimes we're too busy talking about God rather than listening to him, writes Claire Musters