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The one tiny word that could transform your relationship
The one tiny word that could transform your relationship

Sarah Abell on the inter-dependency of marriage.

Scientists see bigger chances of finding intelligent life outside Earth: Exoplanets\' discovery changes outlook
Scientists see bigger chances of finding intelligent life outside Earth: Exoplanets' discovery changes outlook

Scientists now think that there is a really low probability that the Earth is the only place in the entire universe which serves as a dwelling place to an advanced form of civilization.

Church will allow same-sex weddings in my lifetime - Scottish Tory leader
Church will allow same-sex weddings in my lifetime - Scottish Tory leader

The Church of Scotland will allow same-sex weddings in the near future, according to Ruth Davidson

Pakistan: Christians protest plan to demolish four churches
Pakistan: Christians protest plan to demolish four churches

Four churches are set to be torn down to make way for a train line in Pakistan, under plans campaigners have said will "belittle Christians".

New research suggests prayer helps reduce addiction
New research suggests prayer helps reduce addiction

Prayer could help people addicted to alcohol experience fewer cravings, according to a new study.

Feeling weak? 10 Bible verses on the power of God
Feeling weak? 10 Bible verses on the power of God

Here are 10 Bible verses for when we are feeling overwhelmed, reminding us that the power of God lives inside us.

Playing God? Biotech firm seeks to bring brain-dead patients back to life in novel project
Playing God? Biotech firm seeks to bring brain-dead patients back to life in novel project

An American biotechnology firm will soon begin groundbreaking trials to test a new technique to bring clinically dead patients back to life by regenerating their brains, after the company secured ethical approval from state health watchdogs.

Atheist group accused of bullying public schools by opposing students\' trip to Ken Ham\'s Creation Museum
Atheist group accused of bullying public schools by opposing students' trip to Ken Ham's Creation Museum

An atheist organization is opposing the trips of three U.S. public schools to evangelist Ken Ham's Creation Museum in Kentucky.

Professor sues Catholic university for firing him over blog post pointing out instructor\'s pro-gay rights stance
Professor sues Catholic university for firing him over blog post pointing out instructor's pro-gay rights stance

A professor sued the Marquette University in Wilwaukee, Wisconsin, for suspending him in 2014 over a blog post and deciding to terminate his tenure.

Trump certain to win Republican nomination after rival Kasich quits
Trump certain to win Republican nomination after rival Kasich quits

Donald Trump is certain to become the Republican nomination for US President and his sole remaining rival, John Kasich, quit.

To the mayor of the unemployed, the lonely, the grieving and the invisible
To the mayor of the unemployed, the lonely, the grieving and the invisible

Patrick Regan writes to the future Mayor of London.

Bangladesh Islamist party leader to hang for war crimes
Bangladesh Islamist party leader to hang for war crimes

Bangladesh's Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a final appeal from the leader of the top Islamist party against death sentence for atrocities committed during the 1971 war of independence, lawyers said, meaning he could be hanged at any time.

U.S. Catholic colleges accused of boosting \'harmful ideologies\' by honouring students with same-sex attraction, LGBTQ members
U.S. Catholic colleges accused of boosting 'harmful ideologies' by honouring students with same-sex attraction, LGBTQ members

Eight Catholic colleges in the U.S. are hosting "lavender graduations" to celebrate and honour students with same-sex attraction (SSA) or who are as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ).

Extremist LGBT group now demands that Hollywood produce more movies with gay characters
Extremist LGBT group now demands that Hollywood produce more movies with gay characters

LGBT advocacy group GLAAD is complaining that Hollywood films are not pro-gay enough, claiming that there is a dearth of gay characters in movies.

Peace in the midst of trials: What to do when you\'re ready to give up
Peace in the midst of trials: What to do when you're ready to give up

Do you want pure joy in your life? Imagine having such joy that it cannot be corrupted by your situation, your feelings or by people's opinions. I'm sure everyone would want that kind of pure incorruptible joy.

Leaders must champion excellence more than anyone else
Leaders must champion excellence more than anyone else

As a leader, Jesus stood always as the standard-bearer of excellence, and He expects no less from Godly leaders that look to do servant leadership that our Lord once did.