Life

The thin line between the spiritual and the weird
Man is flesh, soul and spirit at the same time, and while it's important to build an awareness of a lifestyle that builds on our spirituality, there can also be an extreme to the belief.

We are called to bless others through our words
The old saying goes that "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." If this is so then why does it often feel like words of malice, slander and abuse towards us feel disabling at times?

7 practical ways to grow in your Bible reading
Here are just some of the many practical ways that you can grow in the area of your daily devotionals and make the most out of your Bible reading practices.

Trusting God when He closes a door
We want that door opened and we ask God constantly to open it for us, and the sad part is some people pry that door open on our own only to find trouble. Why is it important to keep closed doors shut?

Samsung Galaxy S7 release date: Specs, features, price details revealed before launch
Under the hood, Galaxy S7 is rumored to come in two options: one powered by an Exynos chip and the other by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820.

Mother of Amish school shooter: I've found joy in the midst of tragedy
In 2006, Terri Roberts' son shot 10 Amish girls and then took his own life. She talks to Christian Today about the incredible response of forgiveness and grace that her Amish neighbours have shown her family.

'Battlefield 5' release date: Game to arrive sometime in fall with more military-style action
It's easy to assume that EA is not ready to release the next "Battlefield" game just yet because the company needs more time to spend on a big, popular game.

What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol? What it means for Christians
Dry January, the alternate name given to the first month of the year because so many choose to go alcohol-free after overdoing it during the festive period, may be over but the trend of giving up alcohol or cutting down drastically for more than just one month shows no signs of slowing.

Could these two tips help improve your prayers?
As Christians, prayer is vital in maintaining our relationship with God. However, I'm sure there are some of us who would agree that we could use a little pre-prayer pep talk. Understanding how we can we go about improving our prayers is entirely dependent on what elements are in need of strengthening. But, there are two common areas that we can address.

2017 Nissan Titan release date: Titan XD's younger sibling specs, features, and price
The new 2017 Nissan Titan is the younger sibling of the Nissan Titan XD. Both carry the same body design and powertrain that produce 390 horsepower and share the same 5.6-liter V8 engine.

2017 Kia Niro hybrid release date: Specs, features, pricing details
The little wagon has a sporty appeal to it as it was given "wide and low" design for better aerodynamics.

'Miracle child': Baby pronounced 'dead' and about to be cremated suddenly comes back to life in China
Workers at a funeral home in China had the biggest shock of their lives when a tiny premature baby boy declared dead the day before and was about to be cremated suddenly cried inside the morgue's refrigerated cadaver compartment.
U.S. missionary recalls story on how Jesus Christ appeared before Muslim family in Mideast refugee camp
Jesus Christ is in the war-torn places in the Middle East, "in the middle of the desert, in the dirt" and touching the lives of "the poor in spirit, the broken-hearted, the contrite, the desperate."

Feeling overwhelmed? 10 Bible verses about rest
The day seems too full and we feel we need to take a break, but we feel guilty.

How can Christians find 'the one' in the modern dating age?
If you're single, regardless of whether you celebrate St Valentine's Day or not, the 14th of February can leave you feeling a little bit left out. For Christians, love is for life, not just for St Valentine's Day but finding the love of your life can be a lot harder than it seems. And the difficulty of finding someone to settle down with has increased in this digital dating age.

Fasting for Lent... and the terror of temptation
Sometimes fasting for Lent is about survival, writes Ruth Gledhill.