Life

Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin \'Conscious uncoupling\': A philosophy that\'s easier on the grown-ups than the kids
Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin 'Conscious uncoupling': A philosophy that's easier on the grown-ups than the kids

These delicately-chosen words, while great for the adults, may do little more than mask the inevitable pain that accompanies relationship breakdown

Making sense of life in a mixed-up world: God has let us in on the secret
Making sense of life in a mixed-up world: God has let us in on the secret

So many things in life are a mystery to us, but God wants to let us in on the ultimate secret

The importance of praise
The importance of praise

Praise is one of the most powerful weapons a believer has in silencing the enemy and withstanding circumstances that would otherwise make us crumble

A lesson in faith from a mother who knows what it is to suffer
A lesson in faith from a mother who knows what it is to suffer

Help! I'm now a pastor's wife columnist Claire Musters talks about the woman who has influenced her the most: her mum

Christians match up to atheists in the business world
Christians match up to atheists in the business world

A new survey suggests Christians and atheists are equally savvy when it comes to business.

Mark Driscoll\'s apology: a lesson for us all
Mark Driscoll's apology: a lesson for us all

It's not easy to say we were wrong but it's amazing what happens when we do

Becoming more like Jesus - lessons from James
Becoming more like Jesus - lessons from James

Mark Driscoll's church, Mars Hill Seattle, is continuing its series on the book of James, written by Jesus' younger brother.

Godly engagement and keeping our heart right before marriage
Godly engagement and keeping our heart right before marriage

From making marriage into an idol, to the prospect of physical intimacy and dizzying wedding costs, there are all kinds of pitfalls - and joys - in being a believer and engaged

Don\'t let the TV squeeze out your time with God\'s Word
Don't let the TV squeeze out your time with God's Word

A new survey by Booktrust reveals a startling link between socio-economic backgrounds and levels of reading, and that more than half of 18 to 30-year-olds would rather surf the web or social media than read.

The problem of unforgiveness
The problem of unforgiveness

Someone once described unforgiveness as a poison you drink, hoping the other person will die.

\'It\'s just you and me Lord\': Inspirational prayers for women
'It's just you and me Lord': Inspirational prayers for women

If you are still looking for something deep and meaningful to delve into the Lent or perhaps a gift for Mother's Day, Marion Stroud's books on prayer won't disappoint.

What does it mean to be beautiful?
What does it mean to be beautiful?

A person who is truly beautiful draws someone in long after their looks fade

Reframing the Message when life is not going our way
Reframing the Message when life is not going our way

Even in the midst of the most humdrum 'mini crises', believing in God makes all the difference

Philip Yancey: \'The problem of pain is not one we can solve\'
Philip Yancey: 'The problem of pain is not one we can solve'

The theologian and author has his own questions about pain and suffering but he also believes resolutely that faith in a hurting world requires a great deal of trust in God's compassion and power

June Steenkamp\'s readiness to forgive offers a challenge to Christians everywhere
June Steenkamp's readiness to forgive offers a challenge to Christians everywhere

Amidst all the controversies of the Oscar Pistorius trial, June Steenkamp has shocked the world by offering forgiveness to the man who killed her daughter.

Why would a church pastor be one of the hardest jobs?
Why would a church pastor be one of the hardest jobs?

Forbes has released a list of the toughest leadership roles, and has ranked Church leader as the fifth most difficult.