Life

How can the church turn mid-life spiritual crisis into an opportunity?
How can the church turn mid-life spiritual crisis into an opportunity?

As an adult I now find it chilling that their most potent threat comes not in the deep dark shadows, but in the bright, warm sunshine of the enchanted poppy field, where the sweet fragrance lulls them into a lethal state of listlessness.

Vatican-approved journal hits out at 'dangerous and different' prosperity gospel
Vatican-approved journal hits out at 'dangerous and different' prosperity gospel

A Vatican approved journal has launched a stinging attack on 'prosperity gospel' evangelicals with a broadside against the theology that teaches God wants Christians to be rich.

Do you feel like your Christian testimony is really boring?
Do you feel like your Christian testimony is really boring?

There are some dramatic conversion stories out there, but me? I have felt almost guilty at the lack of conflict in my life.

Life isn't a movie: how to live with the mess
Life isn't a movie: how to live with the mess

We all have these magical moments in life that are 'just like a movie' (to quote Adele), but sadly, for the most part reality isn't a whole lot like films would have us believe.

Are you struggling with family finances?
Are you struggling with family finances?

(Partner Post) When it comes to your household finances, you have to ensure you are able to cover the essential costs but some people find that this is also a huge struggle.

When we feel we can't go on: Wisdom from Philippians
When we feel we can't go on: Wisdom from Philippians

There are days that sometimes roll into seasons where life and ministry in the Kingdom of God seems so tough.

Mad or God? A senior psychiatrist on the mental health of Jesus
Mad or God? A senior psychiatrist on the mental health of Jesus

Have you ever heard anyone impatiently dismiss Jesus and all he said and did with 'of course, he was mad or at least seriously mentally disturbed'?

Christian Vikings: The surprising faith of the feared sea raiders
Christian Vikings: The surprising faith of the feared sea raiders

Almost everyone has a clear picture of 'the Vikings': fierce pagan warriors, worshipping gods such as Odin and Thor, pillaging Christian monasteries and sacrificing victims in the dreadful rite of the 'Blood Eagle'.

Improve your finances today with these wicked hacks
Improve your finances today with these wicked hacks

(Partner Post) You have to make sure you do what you can to improve your financial situation and keep on top of your money.

The 5 things you must consider for camping essentials
The 5 things you must consider for camping essentials

(Partner Post) It is indeed one of the most fun-filled activities which help to escape from the everyday's stress. Whenever getting out of comfort zone and seeking adventure comes to mind, nothing but camping comes foremost.

#say1thing: Bishop of Gloucester's campaign to tackle social media abuse
#say1thing: Bishop of Gloucester's campaign to tackle social media abuse

The bishop of Gloucester has launched a week-long campaign to encourage people to share one thing that they value in someone else – apart from their physical appearance.

England vs Croatia: Chalking it up as a win
England vs Croatia: Chalking it up as a win

And so, just like that, it's all over. But what a journey! It's easy to see last night as a loss. Technically it is.

4 things people should know when they find themselves suddenly single
4 things people should know when they find themselves suddenly single

For the one who left and the one who was left, these are the first things you should know and do when you find yourself going through the trauma of divorce.

The Hum of Angels: They are closer than we think
The Hum of Angels: They are closer than we think

Here is my claim: 'If you believe in God, you also believe in angels.'

Novichok at Amesbury: 'We know that such atrocities bring communities together'
Novichok at Amesbury: 'We know that such atrocities bring communities together'

'Once the word Novichok was mentioned my phone went crazy.'