Life

How to read the Bible and get the most out of it

In our world of speed-reading, speed-dating and speed-everything, we need to take time to learn how to read the Bible more slowly, says Ian Paul.

In some US hospitals, patients get charged over 10 times the cost of healthcare

The cost of healthcare in 50 hospitals in the United States is more than 10 times higher for uninsured patients compared to the actual cost for patient care, a recent study published on a medical journal revealed.

NASA building cheaper, greener supersonic aircraft for commercial use

Will human beings be able to board planes that can fly faster than the speed of sound, but with less impact on the environment? The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is taking a step towards this direction, and it involves millions of dollars.

A village on the moon: Europe's space agency planning to build 'Lunarville'

The incoming head of the European Space Agency (ESA) recently announced a plan to build a village on the moon to replace the International Space Station currently orbiting Earth.

9 Christian action figures you won't believe exist

Are you on fire or burning out? Balancing the demands of passion, life, faith and ministry

WHat happens when our passion risks driving us so hard that we forget we are human, asks psychologist Dr Kate Middleton

Humans will become artificially intelligent cyborgs by 2030, Google official predicts

Can you imagine yourself being a half-robot in the near future, doing Internet searches just using your brain and backing up memories like computer data? Ray Kurzweil, the engineering director of search giant Google, sees this happening in the next 15 years.

Diabetes cure latest news: Common bacteria is found to cause metabolic disease

For years, scientists and even ordinary people that diabetes is primarily caused by genetics and unhealthy lifestyle practices. A recent research however revealed that this metabolic disease can be brought about by a very inconspicuous cause: a common bacteria.

Medical breakthrough: Key to more cures found with discovery of link between brain and immune system

Brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, depression, multiple sclerosis and autism may have cures soon after scientists recently discovered a direct link between the human brain and the body's immune system.

Is it OK to be angry with God?

When pain comes our way it is natural that we're angry about it but we're often left confused over what to do with that anger, writes Patrick Regan.

Warfare game-changer: US Air Force developing new weapon zooming at 5 times the speed of sound

The United States Air Forces has set its sights on developing a new unmanned flying weapon that has a speed that is five times the speed of sound.

Duggar Interview: Jill and Jessa say they forgive Josh for molestation

Two of the daughters in TLC's reality show "19 Kids and Counting," told Fox News on Friday that they had forgiven their brother Josh Duggar for molesting them in the past.

Artificial human legs coming soon? Scientists build first lab-grown rat limb

Scientists have come a step closer to building artificial limbs for human beings after they successful grew a tiny rat's forelimb at a laboratory in the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).

Private emails, trade secrets vulnerable to expanded NSA Internet spying

The US government has the power to gather a vast amount of information from American citizens, including those from private emails, after the National Security Agency (NSA) expanded its Internet surveillance efforts in 2012, without public notice or consultations.

Do we truly understand how to 'one another'?

Claire Musters looks at how we are able to express God's heart through community.

Seeking status limits the potential for spiritual breakthrough

Platform building, stature and prestige are a key part of our celebrity-obsessed culture, but missional church leader Mike Breen says that spiritual breakthrough will only come when "we turn our backs on the usual ways of gaining status".