Life

Has the internet increased or decreased connectivity?
We may be owning more gadgets but it's another question whether our quality of life and the quality of our relationships has increased with them

Faith through friendship: How I'm getting through my desert season
I am currently building a relationship with God after years of only praying when I needed help.

Cats don't care: felines ignore their owners on purpose
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have discovered that cats are aware when they are being spoken to, but often choose to ignore it.

Is this nuts? Almonds can reduce mortality rate, study says
A new study has established a significant link between the consumption of nuts, such as almonds, and a lower incidence of death as a result of cancer and heart and respiratory diseases

Do we make excuses to get out of God's calling?
Moses really wanted God to choose someone else

No more SMS spam, say mobile users
Mobile users are tired of receiving spam text messages and want network operators to block them, says a new survey

Why volunteering is good for you
Research reveals people who volunteer have a higher life satisfaction rate and live longer

Clock ticking? People having children later
Women are having children earlier than men, but we're all delaying parenthood, a new survey has found.

Does the internet help or hinder studying?
A new survey indicates that technology is having both a positive and negative effect on university students' efficiency.

Bending the vows: Is it an affair if it's just kissing? YES!
It doesn't matter if the vase overall is intact, if it's cracked, it's broken.

For the Christian who struggles with depression, preach to your heart
Depression is not a rarity but rampant in the body of Christ
Glamour Gone Gaga?
Glamour is not often a word we would use to describe ourselves

Keeping it in the family? Traditional mealtimes are a thing of the past
A new survey reveals that over half of us have fewer family dinners now than when we were young.

Do not disturb: Travellers say 'no thanks' to room service
The end may be nigh for overpriced hotel room service

Pastor Teddy Parker suicide: It's anything but private
We need to have adequate spiritual and natural resources to escape the bitter claws of life, says counsellor and evangelist LaQuita Suggs

Heated arguments between couples over the temperature at home
If you've ever found yourself wearing every jumper you own, looking alarmingly like a festive version of the Michelin Man and turning up the thermostat when your other half leaves the house, you are not alone.