Life

Book review: 'The Confident Mom' by Joyce Meyer
This pretty pink book sets out to help mums guide their families "with God's strength and wisdom", and what Christian parent doesn't want to learn how to do that more?

There is hope for people with mental health - Kay Warren
Kay and Rick Warren hosted their first ever Gathering on Mental Health and the Church on Friday in memory of their son Matthew, who took his own life after a lifelong struggle with mental health in April last year

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

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

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'
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