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What can the Bible teach us about how to stand out in the workplace?
What can the Bible teach us about how to stand out in the workplace?

Are you the kind of worker who wants to be the best in your company? Do you work hard and strive to be the employee of the year, salesman of the month or top performer?

Why God doesn\'t want you stressed out and worried
Why God doesn't want you stressed out and worried

One of the things that are on the top of God's list of don'ts is worrying. God makes it clear that He does not want us to be anxious about anything, but instead desires that we be empowered to trust and believe that Jesus will be more than enough for us to be confident that He will come through in every situation.

Most Protestant pastors don\'t believe in the Rapture during Second Coming of Christ, survey shows
Most Protestant pastors don't believe in the Rapture during Second Coming of Christ, survey shows

Do you subscribe to the idea of a rapture, or the belief that Christians will disappear and be raised to heaven during the Second Coming of Christ? Well, if you said no to this question, you share the skepticism of most Protestant pastors

Contraceptive implants for female inmates in U.S. raise ethical questions: Did they have a choice?
Contraceptive implants for female inmates in U.S. raise ethical questions: Did they have a choice?

The state of Tennessee have recently embarked in an ambitious program which involves the implantation of contraceptive rods or intrauterine devices (IUDs) in female prison inmates from 15 counties. A medical practitioner and a pro-life advocate, however, warned that this program may be violating ethical standards.

Biggest megachurches located not in U.S. but in Asia, Africa: More people embracing Jesus Christ worldwide
Biggest megachurches located not in U.S. but in Asia, Africa: More people embracing Jesus Christ worldwide

Leadership Network's Warren Bird, an expert when it comes to the subject of megachurches, however recently released a research showing how Christian churches with the largest attendance are not located in the United States, but in Asia and Africa.

U.S. Army reverses decision to kick out officer who defended child vs. accused rapist in Afghanistan
U.S. Army reverses decision to kick out officer who defended child vs. accused rapist in Afghanistan

The US Army has reversed a shocking, earlier decision to kick out Sergeant 1st Class Charles Martland, who defended a local commander from Afghanistan believed to have raped a young boy over the course of many days.

Pray for America: Christians in Australia seek prayers for transformation, spiritual revival in U.S.
Pray for America: Christians in Australia seek prayers for transformation, spiritual revival in U.S.

As millions of Christians in the United States prepare to observe the National Day of Prayer this week, their brothers and sisters in faith halfway across the globe are also praying hard for their spiritual "revival" and "transformation."

John Kasich says some people \'probably\' born gay, but they shouldn\'t be subjected to discrimination
John Kasich says some people 'probably' born gay, but they shouldn't be subjected to discrimination

In the long-standing debate on whether homosexual people were influenced by nature or nurture, Ohio Governor and Republican presidential aspirant John Kasich has made a stand.

Shocking new hybrid creature? Goat with a human face found in a farm in Malaysia
Shocking new hybrid creature? Goat with a human face found in a farm in Malaysia

A Malaysian farmer got the surprise of his life last week when he discovered that one of his female goats has given birth to a kid. The little animal was found lifeless, but its appearance was startling: it seemed to have all the features of an ordinary goat, but with a human face.

President Obama calls same-sex marriage campaign \'fastest social movement\' in U.S.
President Obama calls same-sex marriage campaign 'fastest social movement' in U.S.

President Barack Obama called the same-sex marriage campaign in the United States the "fastest social movement."

\'Experience Mercy\' billboard campaign launched in U.S. to allow \'God to touch people\'s hearts\'
'Experience Mercy' billboard campaign launched in U.S. to allow 'God to touch people's hearts'

Catholic groups have launched a billboard campaign to encourage people to partake of God's mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Florida school bars transgenders from using restrooms based on gender identity, saying they\'re not a protected class
Florida school bars transgenders from using restrooms based on gender identity, saying they're not a protected class

A Florida school board has passed a resolution mandating that students must use restrooms and locker rooms based on their biological sex.

Tennessee governor signs law protecting counsellors, therapists from lawsuits for refusing to provide service
Tennessee governor signs law protecting counsellors, therapists from lawsuits for refusing to provide service

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam signed a law that protects counselors and therapists from lawsuits should they refuse to provide service to any individual based on their "sincerely held principles."

Obama torches Trump at his final Washington correspondents\' dinner
Obama torches Trump at his final Washington correspondents' dinner

US President Barack Obama on Saturday took aim at Democrats and Republicans alike in his final appearance headlining the star-studded White House correspondents' dinner, but saved his sharpest barbs for Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump.

Philippines: Islamist militants free 10 hostages
Philippines: Islamist militants free 10 hostages

Islamist militants in the southern Philippines released 10 Indonesian hostages on Sunday, ending a month-long ordeal during which a kidnapped Canadian held by the same group was beheaded after a ransom deadline passed.

Sadiq Khan favourite for London Mayor after racially charged campaign
Sadiq Khan favourite for London Mayor after racially charged campaign

Sadiq Khan, a Muslim lawmaker from Britain's opposition Labour Party, is the strong favourite to win London's mayoral election on Thursday after a bitter contest marked by religious tensions and accusations of racism.