Life

Spark of life: Light flashes like fireworks when egg and sperm meet, scientists reveal

Researchers from the Northwestern University in Chicago successfully captured on film the bright flashes of light whenever a sperm cell meets an egg.

Catherine of Siena: 10 quotes about the love of God

Catherine became a traveller, a diplomat and a Church reformer. Her letters are regarded as spiritual classics.

Your pastor needs more prayers and encouragement than you think

Here are some mind-opening data from various studies from some very reliable sources that can hopefully compel us to continue praying for our local church pastors.

5 signs that you're a natural evangelist

God has called each and every believer to spread the good news of Jesus Christ and the hope that is found in Him so we can be effective witnesses. However, God has appointed and gifted some with a natural and exemplary drive and call to evangelize.

Does my sin affect my worship?

Worshiping God is never dependent on whether we are worthy to enter His presence or not because if it was we'd all be disqualified. It is rather an acknowledgment of what Jesus has done for us so that we are now free to enter His presence.

Is child discipline becoming an idol amongst Christian parents?

Godly discipline is parents' way of showing love to their children in the sense that it trains them to have proper character and thinking. Christ-centered discipline banks on the belief that our children are sinful just as we are and need the grace of correction to be led to the right path just like we do.

Wedding season is almost upon us! Here's how to survive if you're a single Christian

While it's standard practice for couples to take a marriage preparation course, there's no such equivalent for their single guests - who will attend on average three weddings a year. So, what can single Christians do to get through wedding season with their joy and self-worth in tact?

'If you ignore your neighbour, you're ignoring God': Nine Bible verses on loving others

The close proximity that loving your neighbour has to the first and greatest commandment is evidence of its significance. It's one instruction that we can't afford to ignore. Here are eight Bible verses which illustrate why we should love our neighbour:

5 bad habits Christ-centered couples keep out of their relationship

Building a Christ-centered marriage is the one foolproof way that you can set up your marriage for the long haul. It becomes a whole lot simpler when couples decide that Jesus calls the shots in the relationship. It's not easy, but it's simpler.

What to think when you feel like God doesn't care what you're going through

It can often feel like we are disconnected from God because we can think that He's way up there in the clouds enjoying gold streets and pearl mansions while we stick around in this imperfect world. But be assured that God knows what pain you are going through right now.

There's a really good reason why you're still single

A lot of single Christians today struggle with the thought of remaining single, but there should be a very good reason why God is keeping you single in this season of your life. And because Jesus can be bring full satisfaction and joy, single Christian men and women can be assured that God has their best interests in mind.

Here's a simple Bible-reading format you can follow

Reading God's Word is like putting a fruit in a juicer -- you want to make sure that you get the most of it. There are countless believers who have been reading God's Word for decades, but in every opportunity to do so there is always a fresh revelation or experience.