Life

When we miss the Jesus right in front of us
In difficult situations, we so often turn to others instead of turning to Jesus

Chocolate Easter eggs are fuelling Britain's obesity problem, says group
Retailers are being urged to stop pushing chocolate Easter eggs early in the year because of concerns that it is contributing to Britain's obesity problem.

Joni Eareckson Tada asks for prayers as cancer treatment causes 'significant pain'
Joni Eareckson Tada, an evangelical author, speaker, and advocate for people with disabilities, was hospitalized due to complications stemming from her recent cancer treatments.

This is what postnatal depression really feels like
Motherhood can be a source of joy, but it can also pose difficulties and challenges â particularly, in the postnatal period. It is a time when some mothers' emotional and physical endurance is pushed to the limit.

God cherishes women - why knowing this makes all the difference to our marriage
Understanding how much God cherishes women is important not only for wives but husbands too

Figuring out what God is calling us to is simple really
Doing the work of God isn't always glamorous but it's always, always life-changing for those on the receiving end

Say Something Nice: How we can celebrate Christ-like speech
Words are powerful. Words have the power to build up or to tear down. Words have the power to heal or to wound.

Brexit, loyalty and the politics of the playground
A few years ago, a wise friend told me that real loyalty isn't just following what someone else does, it's living up to their values even when they can't.

Exegesis and #MeToo: The unlikely combo primed for a positive impact
Let's face it, theology and cutting-edge social movements fighting sexual harassment seem to be worlds apart.

Can public embarrassment be good for you?
What do you do when you're faced with the intense emotional discomfort we call embarrassment?

What does it mean to be a strong Christian woman?
Submissiveness and gentility are celebrated characteristics for Christian women. So where does someone like me fit?

Most Christians gave up social media for Lent - poll
As part of the observance of Lent, many American Christians are logging out of Facebook and Twitter, opting to give up social media more than any other thing, according to a recent survey.

Why do men abuse women? It's probably not what you think
Gender justice specialist Natalie Collins has written 'Out of Control: Couples, Conflict and the Capacity for Change' to guide Christians through issues of domestic abuse.

A six-week-old dead embryo is suing an Alabama abortion clinic: Is there a Christian perspective?
Where do we even start to think about this from any perspective â let alone a Christian one?

What's a woman's place in the Church? Lessons from 10 great female saints
The debate over a woman's place in the Church has raged since the very outset. Rather than step into this minefield, here are 10 great women giving us all great example.

What the torture and execution of Jesus did to his body
Roman flagellation was one of the most feared of all punishments.