Life

Mums not satisfied with airlines

Two-thirds of mums believe there is a negative stigma attached to flying with children

10 tips to get your garden ready for summer entertaining

Get your garden looking its best in time for some alfresco dining and BBQ parties

Faith in comics

Superheroes are back in fashion these days, especially in cinema, and as far as I'm concerned, that's good news.

To snooze or not to snooze?

Most of us like to hit the snooze button in the morning at least once, according to a new survey.

RSPCA calls for ban on pets like Bieber's monkey

The quarantine of Justin Bieber's capuchin monkey highlights the problems of keeping these "highly social, intelligent animals" as pets, says the RSPCA

Ian Curtis and Ravi Zacharias: Dealing with Suicide

The glamour, heartbreak and inspiration of Hollywood's golden age

What is it about the heartbroken and heartbreakingly glamorous stars of the 1950s that I just adore?

Review: Serving without Sinking

In most churches 80% of the work is done by 20% of the people. This book is for the 20%.

Adapting the message for the iPad generation

Pastor Jared Oldenburg is really excited about the opportunities digital media is opening up for the church to speak to people far beyond its traditional reaches.

Wedding planning in the digital age

It used to be the humble notepad and pen but today's brides are enlisting social media to help plan their big day.

The obesity-mortality tie

New research suggests obesity may shorten life by up to 10 years.

More screens means more TV viewing

'Glued to the screen' could be the perfect description for our global society today.

Older, wiser and happier?

Happiness and optimism increase with age, according to one poll.

John Bunyan: The People's Pilgrim

It's easy to think the giants of the Christian faith were all strong men, but John Bunyan is proof that God uses people of all shapes and sizes.

The role of mentors in raising children into leaders

We all know children are an important part of every society and the future of the world, but David Johns believes there are ways we can actively help children to become future global leaders.

Breadwinners want more help with housework

Household breadwinners want a hand with the domestic chores, a new survey has found.