Life

How a South African orphan's faith in God gave him the strength to graduate from medical school
Sithembiso Madlala credits God with helping him to fulfil his dream of becoming a doctor, despite so much pain and hardship in his life.

Why a lion?
Jesus is not just a gentle lamb, as he is often depicted in art and literature, but also the powerful and mighty ruler who can overcome any obstacle or challenge.
Enigmatic human fossil jawbone may be evidence of an early Homo sapiens presence in Europe â and adds mystery about who those humans were
Scientists had figured a fossil found in Spain more than a century ago was from a Neanderthal. But a new analysis suggests it could be from a lost lineage of our species, Homo sapiens.

Carl Lentz admits to 'major lies' in teaser trailer for new Hillsong documentary
Carl Lentz is facing up to the scandal that brought down his leadership at Hillsong New York City.

Grace and mercy at Bethesda
Even as I strive towards perfection and to be who God has called me to be, I still make mistakes. Because I know that this is the reality of being a Christian, I want to ensure my heart is always at Bethesda.

The stubborn facts about saving sex: doing things God's way works
Multiple studies confirm the "try before you buy" plan fails marriages.

AI is exciting â and an ethical minefield: 4 essential reads on the risks and concerns about this technology
If you're like me, you've spent a lot of time over the past few months trying to figure out what this AI thing is all about.

The antidote to spiritual blindness
Everything the enemy does is revealed to us somehow, but sometimes we are blinded by its appearance.

More Americans pray in their car than in a place of worship, survey finds
A distinct majority of those who pray (87%) said they believed they'd received an answer to their prayers in the last 12 months.

A life well-lived: the legacy of Dr Keith Thomson
British anaesthetist Keith Thomson who dedicated himself to improving medical and surgical care in West Africa for more than 30 years through charity Mercy Ships, has passed away, aged 75.

New study suggests thinking about God can make people more generous to outsiders
The study was a collaboration among researchers looking into how religion affects human behavior. Some thought religion might make people generous to just those who share their faith. Others thought the generosity could extend to people from other groups.

Study links reading the Bible to higher levels of hope
Those who read the Bible have "far more hope" than those who don't, according to a recent survey released as the number of Americans who prioritize Bible reading continues to decline.

There's a reason every hit worship song sounds the same
On Easter Sunday, the worship band at Bethel Community Church in Redding, California, opened the service with "This Is Amazing Grace," a 2012 hit that has remained one of the most popular worship songs of the past decade.

Chris Pratt describes the moment he met wife Katherine Schwarzenegger at church
Chris Pratt has described being lovestruck by wife Katherine Schwarzenegger after meeting her at church for the first time.

Debunking 4 myths against Jesus' resurrection
Every year at this time we see magazine covers questioning the resurrection of Jesus and whether it actually occurred. Here, I want to investigate the biblical and historical claims about the resurrection and debunk four myths against it.

The religiously unaffiliated celebrate Easter more widely than you'd think
Our recent research finds that when it comes to Easter practices, some "nones" are perhaps not as irreligious as they are commonly depicted, especially if their social circles are likely to be celebrating the holiday.