Life

Why don't yesterday's sermons still speak today?
What's interesting is how our sense of what makes a great sermon has changed over the centuries.

Why are churches today splitting up?
According to Columbia Daily Herald, there are an average of 19,000 scarring and major church hurts recorded in the United States alone annually. That tallies about 50 church issues that hurt thousands of members.

8 Bible verses on experiencing joy in the midst of trials
One of the biggest misconceptions when following Christ is that life becomes a whole lot easier when you're a Christian. This is far from the truth.

René Laennec: Google Doodle honours Christian medical pioneer
Google's masthead today shows two figures on either side of a pair of lungs.

Can I minister to someone older than me?
For young people ministering to people who are older than them, 1 Timothy 4:12 has become a life verse- "Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity."

Office talk: Work is a privilege not a burden
Have you ever felt that your job was a burden, and that the only reason why you're not yet quitting is for your big pay check?

5 habits that church attendees should stop doing
Church is a wonderful avenue to build a strong community of believers who can help point each other to Christ. However, church is far from perfect and the way that we do church can sometimes be flawed.

Is attending Church really necessary for Christians?
Our experience of church can vary dramatically depending on the denomination, congregation, country and a variety of factors. But what unites the church is that it is the gathering of a body of believers in God's presence.

Random Acts of Kindness Day and the refugee crisis
It seems as if every day is a different international awareness day of some sort. But, Random Acts of Kindness Day (17th February) is surely one that Christians can readily get involved in. Although, there is nothing random about the reasoning behind acting kind when it comes to Christianity.

'No Man's Sky' release date delayed to June 2016; VR, Xbox One release possible?
"No Man's Sky" is one of the most anticipated games for PlayStation and personal computer (PC) that was supposed to be available during the holidays in 2015. However, fans didn't see the game's release that time and are starting to get disappointed, with the date pushed further to June this year. Expectations are high, but will gamers keep looking forward to its release or will they soon lose interest and get tired of waiting?

Inseparable: 2 American centenarians still in love with each other 80 years after their marriage
Eighty years after they got married, the lovers are still disproving their skeptics. In fact, the Goosenberg couple will be recognised this month for having one of the most enduring marriages in the United States.

'The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine' DLC expansion details leaked; release date, map details, new armor, weapons, and more
"Blood and Wine" expansion is said to offer new armor that will have "alternate Upgrades for each set."

Another Zika virus complication? WHO reports rise of rare paralysing ailment in Latin America
Scientists are working to determine if there is indeed a connection between the virus and the syndrome, as more and more cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome--where a person's own nervous system is attacked by his or her immune system--are being reported in Latin America.

Climate change makes sea levels fall, not rise, new NASA study shows
Using two satellites, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in cooperation with the University of California at Irvine recently found out that 3.2 trillion tons of water have already seeped through land over the past decade.

Celebrities on abstinence and sex before marriage
A-list celebrities often go to extreme lengths to keep their private lives private, withholding details about their family life, love life and even their faith. But in the digital age where doing so is becoming harder and harder, some celebrities are using the spotlight to motivate others by sharing details of their personal struggles, challenges and decisions.

Why celebrities thank God in award speeches
Awards season is well underway. As stars throughout the film and music industry are recognised by their peers and fans for their contributions, we get a chance to hear them thank those who made their achievements possible. During their acceptance speeches many celebrities tend to thank their parents, their agents and their co-stars but someone else is also thanked first...God.