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Office talk: How do I respond to my ungodly boss?
Office talk: How do I respond to my ungodly boss?

Every employee hopes and prays to be assigned under a good boss or manager at work, but reality is that not everyone will have good and Godly bosses.

One in quintillions: The Earth is a unique planet in the universe, astronomers find out
One in quintillions: The Earth is a unique planet in the universe, astronomers find out

A team of astronomers led by Erik Zackrisson from the Uppsala University in Sweden recently concluded that the Earth is indeed a one-of-a-kind planet, and no other space object can come close to its ability to support life.

Can textual data studies of the Bible and the Quran ever be helpful?
Can textual data studies of the Bible and the Quran ever be helpful?

In light of negative attitudes towards Islam and the fact that this research was conducted by a company whose modus operandi is to analyse textual data, it's clear to see the motivation behind this task. But can we really learn anything from a textual analysis of religious texts? And is research like this more harmful than helpful?

10 questions to ask yourself if you think you\'re at risk of becoming a cultural Christian
10 questions to ask yourself if you think you're at risk of becoming a cultural Christian

Some of us will have experienced times when we're essentially just going through the motions when it comes to our faith. It's understandable that we go through low points, periods of doubt or sometimes temporarily drift away from God. But how can we stop these occasional dry spells from leading to a permanent drought?

Sony Xperia PP10 leaked ahead of 2016 MWC: Mid-range smartphone to be revealed?
Sony Xperia PP10 leaked ahead of 2016 MWC: Mid-range smartphone to be revealed?

So far, not much has been revealed about the specs of the leaked device, but more details should be dropped either within today or this week at the MWC event.

\'The Tweet of God\' Twitter account is done, says author
'The Tweet of God' Twitter account is done, says author

The man behind the parody @TheTweetOfGod Twitter account is ending it, he has announced.

Can you be a Christian and believe in ghosts?
Can you be a Christian and believe in ghosts?

Two paranormal investigators claim to have filmed a strange monk-like figure during a visit to an ancient ruined church in Clophill, Bedfordshire.

Church dress code: Why we should stop scrutinizing newcomers
Church dress code: Why we should stop scrutinizing newcomers

In our church communities, there will always be a group of people who will make a fuss about the tiniest things. The pastor's diction, the worship leader's grocery list, and the newcomer's choice of clothing.

When God remains silent
When God remains silent

Do you sometimes feel distant from God? We all have at some point, and it can be tempting to think that our prayers never go beyond the surface of our ceilings.

The Queen makes rare comments about her strong, remarkable Christian faith
The Queen makes rare comments about her strong, remarkable Christian faith

The Queen has said that she is "very grateful" to the nation for its prayers for her in a strong statement of her Christian faith. She says she has felt God's "faithfulness" during 64 years on the throne.

Should my church split up because of doctrine differences?
Should my church split up because of doctrine differences?

Many of Christian sects were born out of splits of one school of thought because a certain group of people that could not agree on the overall belief of the community. Are doctrine issues a valid reason for church split?

The sound of our own voice affects how we feel, French researchers find out in study
The sound of our own voice affects how we feel, French researchers find out in study

We all know how important our voices are for us to be able to speak and communicate our thoughts and feelings. A new study, however, recently found out that we don't just speak how we feel; we also feel based on how we speak.

The ultimate idol we must overcome
The ultimate idol we must overcome

Idols are anything that mess up our priorities and take the place that only God can occupy. It is anything that we rely on for security, satisfaction and identity.

Does God want me to be sad?
Does God want me to be sad?

As long as we are here on this earth, trials and storms will always come our way. However, that does not mean that God wants us to suffer in sadness and sorrow for the whole of our lives. In fact, it is not God's intent for us to be sad.

How to tackle feeling uncomfortable during worship
How to tackle feeling uncomfortable during worship

It's not just new Christians that can struggle with worship. At my church, if the choir isn't present then there's a distinct lack of enthusiasm from the congregation when it comes to vocalising worship through singing hymns.