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6 popular phrases in the English language that actually come from the Bible
6 popular phrases in the English language that actually come from the Bible

The central messages of the Bible have proved timeless and they aren't the only element of Scripture to stand the test of time. Here are six phrases that the Bible popularised that we still use today.

Mom saves her baby by risking her life in delaying anti-cancer treatment; baby also saved his mother\'s life, doctor says
Mom saves her baby by risking her life in delaying anti-cancer treatment; baby also saved his mother's life, doctor says

"Who will live: the baby or me?" This was the question on the mind of a pregnant woman from New York when she was diagnosed by her doctors as having Glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, LifeSite News reports.

Are these the most important things to look for in a partner?
Are these the most important things to look for in a partner?

How essential is that you and your potential husband or wife are mutually attracted to one another? What about whether or not they share the same faith? And where would you rank the importance of their sexual past?

What the Bible has to say about finding peace in our lives
What the Bible has to say about finding peace in our lives

Peace is a word that features in our everyday vocabulary and it's something we all long for but it can so often elude us as the stress and challenges of day to day living crowd our hearts and minds. So what can we learn about finding peace from the Bible?

The pitfalls of \'Christianity is a relationship, not a religion\'
The pitfalls of 'Christianity is a relationship, not a religion'

We've all heard the statement "Christianity is a relationship, not a religion," to the point that it has turned into a cliche that we have all gotten used to.

5 stereotypes about pastors\' wives
5 stereotypes about pastors' wives

The call to the office of an overseer or pastor is unique in that it involves not only his conduct at work. The qualifications of a pastor also entail how they conduct their homes, including the role of his wife.

8 scriptures that assure us there is freedom in Jesus
8 scriptures that assure us there is freedom in Jesus

There is no clamor greater than the clamor for freedom. Freedom of speech, freedom to vote, religious freedom, freedom to love whomever we want. Everyone wants freedom. But what is freedom, really? Is freedom found in the liberty to choose as we please?

How to respond to a pastor who falls morally
How to respond to a pastor who falls morally

The church has never run short of pastors who have fallen into moral failure and disqualified themselves -- either for a season or for good -- from the work of ministry. How are we as members of congregations to respond with the love of Christ and the wisdom of the Father in such situations?

10 worship songs that should never be used in a seeker-friendly service
10 worship songs that should never be used in a seeker-friendly service

Church can be an odd experience for first time visitors, and nowhere more so than in the songs we sing.

Alien cover-up? NASA cuts live feed from space showing horseshoe-shaped UFO
Alien cover-up? NASA cuts live feed from space showing horseshoe-shaped UFO

The space agency is receiving criticisms from conspiracy theorists after a live feed from the International Space Station (ISS) was cut off just as an unidentified flying object (UFO) was seen in the video.

3 practical tips to improving your apologies
3 practical tips to improving your apologies

Many of us can mess up when it comes to saying sorry. So what are the key ingredients to making a good apology?

Queen at 90: 3 things we can learn from Queen Elizabeth about ageing gracefully
Queen at 90: 3 things we can learn from Queen Elizabeth about ageing gracefully

As a monarch and Supreme Governor of the Church of England for more than 63 years, there's much that we can learn from Queen Elizabeth II about leadership, from how to encourage people in difficult times to the importance of exercising restraint. But as a Christian whose faith has been a great source of comfort and inspiration throughout her life, what can we learn from the Queen about ageing gracefully and faithfully?

Three things you think will make you happier (but don\'t always)
Three things you think will make you happier (but don't always)

Money, success and romantic love often top the lists of things we think will make us happy. But how right are we to think that they will?

The prayer that might help your productivity: \'God, order my day\'
The prayer that might help your productivity: 'God, order my day'

We can live in step with God whatever we are doing and wherever we are, writes Claire Musters

Struggle with cynicism? 3 steps to help you be more positive
Struggle with cynicism? 3 steps to help you be more positive

Cynicism is a barrier both to our unconditional, Christ-imitating love of others and and also our own growth as disciples, says Martin Saunders.

No evolution? Ancient lizards preserved in amber support Creationism, say Christian scientists
No evolution? Ancient lizards preserved in amber support Creationism, say Christian scientists

A study published last month in the journal "Science Advances" details the "extraordinary preservation" of lizard specimens enclosed in amber, believed to be dating back 99 million years ago.