Life

Church etiquette: do we need rules on how to behave at Church?
A few weeks ago a note was inserted into every newsletter at my Church. The note listed a set of points on how to behave respectfully before, during and after Mass. It wasn't the first time I'd seen such a note and I doubt it will be the last.

Forgiveness can be tough. Here's why we must do it
CS Lewis once described "thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself" as the most unpopular of the Christian virtues because in Christian terms "neighbour" encompasses enemies and because of this the command requires that we forgive our enemies.

International Women's Day: Words of Wisdom from 4 Remarkable Christian Women
This International Women's Day, we take a look at four remarkable Christian women from various fields, of various time periods, and their words of wisdom.

Bible verses on the beautiful bond between grandparents and grandchildren
The relationship between grandchildren and grandparents is a very special one and in families where the grandparents step in to take care of their grandkids for regular or extended periods, the bond between the two generations can grow even stronger.

Why we need to stop waiting for our 'dream job'
Millennials have been told we can have it all, but what about when your job feels like it falls short?

Now that God has saved me, what do I do?
How do we respond to God redeeming us from our sins and transgressions? Do we sit back and relax in the convenience of finally being free from eternal damnation and being assured of life eternal?

YouGov survey sheds light on the ancient question: Are people basically good or bad?
If you aren't a liberal when you're 20 you haven't got a heart, and if you aren't a conservative when you're 40 you haven't got a brain.

Why faith without works is dead
What does it mean when one says, "faith without works is dead?" Why is it important to always look for good works when living a life of faith?

Should Christians forgive and forget?
I'm sure you're familiar with the phrase "forgive and forget." Has God really called us to completely ignore the inconvenience of offense that others have caused us?

When is Maundy Thursday in 2016? Key dates for Easter
Maundy Thursday is the day on which Christians remember the Last Supper.

Video footage emerges that could prove chimpanzees believe in God
A researcher in wildlife at the University of Humboldt in Berlin found a group of wild chimpanzees engaging in what could be religious rituals.

3 benefits that God's justice gives us
Many churches today place a huge emphasis on God's love and grace, but there is very little proper and balanced emphasis on God's justice.

The line between desiring financial security and materialism
The world today revolves around the idea that the more money you have, the better off you are. But it's baffling how so many tycoons who reach the peak of economic gain find out that money is not as satisfying as many people think.

High-powered laser beam being developed to defend Earth from approaching asteroids
A team of researchers at the University of California has conducted tests on this weapon called De-Star -- which stands for Directed Energy System for Targeting of Asteroids and exploRation, and they are becoming more and more convinced that this technology may actually work.

U.S. lawmakers ask U.N. rights chief: Did you really advice parents to kill their unborn child because of Zika?
Fifty-one pro-life members of the United States Congress urged United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein to clarify his statements where he appeared to be recommending that parents in nations affected by the Zika virus crisis to be allowed to kill their unborn child.

Scientists explore edge of universe, finding bursting galaxy at record-breaking distance of 13.4 billion light-years from Earth
A team of astronomers recently spotted a hot, star-popping galaxy from a distance never explored before: 13.4 billion light-years. Each light year is equivalent to about 5.8 trillion miles.