Life

Sailing the seven seas for God's purpose
There are some of us who feel drawn to experience life at sea. Operation Mobilisation's (OM) Ship Ministry allows Christians to join people from every nation, with diverse backgrounds to serve God, as discovered by four young people who shared their stories.

Christian parents are failing to pass on the faith to their children, says Christian researcher
"Most parents, even born-again parents, do not really think the spiritual component of their child's life is a big deal," writes George Barna in his new book.

Tony Evans announces engagement
Pastor Tony Evans is to marry again four years after the passing of his wife, Lois.

Raising young people in faith takes more than parents, study finds
A new study from the University of Georgia (UGA) has underlined the important role that engaged congregations and strong faith communities play in helping with the spiritual development of children.

Meet the pastor behind that 'quitting the church' essay
A pastor's last thoughts on leaving the ministry sparked a national conversation about clergy health and the future of the church.

'The Great Dechurching' explores America's religious exodus
A new study looks at why millions of Americans left church â and what might bring them back.

Sarah Young, publicity-shy superstar author of 'Jesus Calling,' dies at 77
First published in 2004, the devotional has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide.

Want to grow your faith? Read Psalms
For thousands of years, the Psalms have provided Jews and Christians with a guide for their faith.

Transitioning to a new wineskin
Transitioning is often not an easy process as it involves leaving the familiar to what may be totally different or not-so-familiar.

Walking by faith, not by sight
God has our best interest at heart; all we need to do is put our trust in him and truly live for Him.

Study suggests looming succession crisis as aging pastors prepare to retire
As American pastors continue to skew older, with an average age of 52, a majority now say it is becoming increasingly difficult to find mature young Christians willing to do their jobs as they prepare to retire, data from a new Barna study shows.

What are Harvest Festivals and why do we have them?
Through September and October, British churches of most denominations have a Harvest Festival, but the modern Harvest Festival is mainly a Victorian development based on biblical themes.

Coping with grief: finding strength and healing through faith and prayer
For most of us, grief is an unavoidable human experience, one that we all must navigate at some point in our lives.

Mixing our spiritual and professional lives: how are my studies connected to my faith?
God can use your professional skills to serve His Kingdom too, just ask Him to show you where He wants you to apply your talents and be open to being surprised.

Being cancelled 'saved my life', says Christian comedian John Crist
Christian comedian John Crist has opened up about being cancelled during a sexual misconduct scandal that nearly ended his career.

The power of prayer in a busy life
Prioritising prayer during busy periods may seem challenging, but it is a commitment that yields immeasurable rewards.