Life
5 ways churches can use the Internet for ministry
While we are to be set apart and of higher moral standard, there are some aspects of culture that we can engage in to win more people over. One of those aspects is the growing popularity and need of the Internet.
How to grow in the prophetic gift without losing its true essence
Just like any other gift, prophecy must be done with proper stewardship and practices. Here are a few ways that we can move in the prophetic gift without losing the true essence of God's purpose for it.
No time for a spiritual retreat? How to incorporate some of the elements into your routine
This week Pope Francis and members of the Roman Curia began their annual Lenten retreat in Ariccia. We might not be able to take a week off to focus purely on our faith at this time but we can adopt some of the Pope's practices into our Lenten observance.
7 Bible verses which help us build up a picture of what marriage means
Marriage remains a significant aspect of Christian life but the way that it is valued has undergone a shift in wider society. Higher numbers of couples are moving in together and cohabiting for years before even considering walking down the aisle, if they contemplate it at all.
Solution to environmental hazard: Scientists discover bacteria that can eat plastic
An unlikely solution to reducing this environmental hazard may have been discovered by scientists in Japan: a bacteria that is actually capable of eating plastic.
Mysterious 13-foot long sea monster surfaces on Mexico tourist beach
A raw video uploaded by the Civil Protection and Fire Brigade in Acapulco showed a humongous, grey creature washed up on the sandy shores.
What does the Bible say about beauty?
It's not controversial to say that our society is obsessed with appearance. In the UK alone, women spend approximately £12,000 on beauty and cosmetic products throughout their lifetime. Every purchase is an attempt to make themselves appear either slimmer, more tanned, younger and generally more attractive.
How to remember what God has done in your life
One way to work on strengthening our spiritual lives is to meditate on the role that God has had in them. We can become so preoccupied with asking God to intervene in situations that we can can forget how far we've already come with his help and all of the growth that we've undergone as a result of his involvement.
4 misconceptions about the church today
When you ask a group of people what the church is nowadays, everyone would most likely give a completely different answer. Some will be positive, some will even be negative, but what does God have to say about His church?
Is it wrong for Christians to learn about other religions?
Is there truly any benefit to learning other religions or can it only be detrimental to believers?
Will God really give me whatever I ask for in His name?
John 14:14 tells us that "If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it." So does that really mean that I can ask for a private jet just because I want one and God will give me one?
3 ways Christians overcomplicate their faith
The Christian life can be overly complex at times, but most of these numerous occasions it really doesn't have to be that complicated.
Good will for good health: U.S. Christian ministries help needy members without health insurance pay their medical bills
Instead of relying on health insurances, more and more Christians are turning to so-called "healthcare sharing ministries" to seek financial help for medical emergencies.
Glimmer of light for the visually impaired: Scientists successfully grow eyes from stem cells
The scientific community is seeing a glimmer of light for the visually impaired, thanks to an experiment which successfully grew eyes from stem cells.
The problem with 'viral virgin' stories and publicising a woman's virginity
In Christianity. it's unquestionable that there is value placed upon sexual intimacy but what I find worrying about this trend of 'viral virgins' or the publicising of a woman's virgin status is that is has the negative consequence of placing value on the virgin and devaluing women with a sexual history.
Struggling to find peace? Here's what the Bible says about it
Peace can mean different things to different people but it's something that so many of us long for. The recent popularity of mindfulness and meditation all points towards our unrelenting desire for a sense of peace in our increasingly hectic lives.