Life

Five ways to survive new parenthood

The birth of your first child is wonderful, but can also be an incredibly stressful and difficult time. Here are some top tips for how to survive

New at church? Here's how to get stuck in

So you've moved to a new city, church-hopped for a while and you've found somewhere you think you'll enjoy. But wait a second â it's massive! How do you get stuck in? Aside from the obvious â for goodness sake join a home group and actually turn up on a Sunday â here's our How To guide.

Army medic found faith after rescuing bear attack survivor: 'There's something bigger than myself out there' [VIDEO]

An Army medic in Alaska who rescued a bear attack survivor on May 18 said the experience made him believe in a higher power.

Jim Kelly cancer update: Finishes radiation treatment, thanks God and well-wishers [VIDEO]

NFL legend and cancer survivor Jim Kelly finished his final round of radiation treatments on Wednesday, and received a hero's welcome when he left the hospital.

Maya Angelou on Christian faith: 'If God loves me, what is it I can't do?'

Her only child, Guy B. Johnson, released a statement on behalf of the family confirming her death and celebrating her life.

Does God ever give us more than we can handle? Bob Russell on suffering

Following the success of 'Heaven is for Real' and 'God's not Dead', another feature-length film tackling biblical truth has been released stateside

Christians don't have to drift, the God of history is shaping our stories

Was Mark Driscoll right? Did Jesus make mistakes?

Mark Driscoll says Jesus will have made mistakes growing up, but could God incarnate ever fail?

Mother who lost both her sons in Arkansas tornado: 'I know that God is good'

April and Daniel Smith lost their two young sons in a devastating Tornado on April 27; their unwavering faith in the face of extreme tragedy is inspiring millions across the globe

Do you feel like your marriage has lost its spark? Here's how to keep the love alive

Three tips for not letting your marriage grow cold

Jeff Lucas: 'My year of clinical depression'

New columnist Jeff Lucas on battling with depression, doubt and burnout

Why do we always want something different?

Why is the grass always greener? Claire Musters on finding contentment

Jeff Lucas on faith, doubt and why the idea of the Christian celebrity is 'dreadful'

International speaker, author and pastor Jeff Lucas opens up about his faith journey, the pressures of leading a church and being honest when faith is hard

'Soul Surfer' Bethany Hamilton: 'I overcame everything through Jesus'

Pro-surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack in Hawaii aged 13, shares how a strong faith in Christ has helped her get through her toughest times

Wind blows 'bouncy castle' 20ft in air; 2 children in serious condition [Photo]

Two children in serious condition after airborne 'bouncy house' drops them from the sky.

Shane Claiborne: Why Christians can't support the death penalty

Following the botched execution of Oklahoma prisoner Clayton Lockett on April 29, social activist, bestselling author and leading member of the New Monasticism movement Shane Claiborne has offered his thoughts on the death penalty.