Life

The problem of unforgiveness
Someone once described unforgiveness as a poison you drink, hoping the other person will die.

'It's just you and me Lord': Inspirational prayers for women
If you are still looking for something deep and meaningful to delve into the Lent or perhaps a gift for Mother's Day, Marion Stroud's books on prayer won't disappoint.

What does it mean to be beautiful?
A person who is truly beautiful draws someone in long after their looks fade

Reframing the Message when life is not going our way
Even in the midst of the most humdrum 'mini crises', believing in God makes all the difference

Philip Yancey: 'The problem of pain is not one we can solve'
The theologian and author has his own questions about pain and suffering but he also believes resolutely that faith in a hurting world requires a great deal of trust in God's compassion and power

June Steenkamp's readiness to forgive offers a challenge to Christians everywhere
Amidst all the controversies of the Oscar Pistorius trial, June Steenkamp has shocked the world by offering forgiveness to the man who killed her daughter.

Why would a church pastor be one of the hardest jobs?
Forbes has released a list of the toughest leadership roles, and has ranked Church leader as the fifth most difficult.

Technology and stress in the workplace
The work of businesses will be to transfer what is, at present, in the domain of the gadget lovers into workplace tools.

The joy and pain of pioneering a new church
Growing a fledgling church is not plain sailing but over the 10 years, God has shown his faithfulness time and time again

Lying Christians: believers divided by culture
Dr Terence Ascott discusses the way that Christian attitudes can vary according to culture.

Helping young women be their best: Project Inspired founder shares her story
Nicole Weider, the founder of the largest online community of Christian teen girls, is releasing a free e-book, available exclusively to members.

The power of gratitude
Sometimes it's hard enough just to keep going, do we really have to give thanks in all circumstances?

Would God want us to change ourselves?
Perhaps if we all loved each other a little more, no one would flounder under the stifling pressure to make themselves more beautiful.
Looking for love?
A little note to bring some light relief this valentine's day!

Valentine's Day for the coupled up and for the single
Love it or loathe it, Valentine's Day is almost upon us

Atheist 'would love to go back to church' after faith swap experiment
A Christian and an atheist have shared their experiences of swapping lives for one month.