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Wife of Pastor Andrew Stoecklein says she's 'heartbroken' after his suicide
Wife of Pastor Andrew Stoecklein says she's 'heartbroken' after his suicide

'Please pray for me and the boys. I don't know how I am going to face this, I am completely heartbroken, lost, and empty,' she wrote on her Instagram

I'm not 'broken', thanks – I'm just an ordinary sinner
I'm not 'broken', thanks – I'm just an ordinary sinner

'Brokenness' is a word used almost always in Christian circles, and always approvingly.

A pastor's suicide should be a wake-up call about mental health and ministry
A pastor's suicide should be a wake-up call about mental health and ministry

There is another part of me that asks why it should be more shocking for a pastor to take his own life than anyone else.

How negative thinking changes our brain for the worse - and what we can do to fix it
How negative thinking changes our brain for the worse - and what we can do to fix it

Only think bad things about yourself? Dr Phil explains the six simple steps we can take to fix our negative internal dialogue

Should Christians use Tinder?
Should Christians use Tinder?

Tinder has nearly 4 million paid subscribers, making it one of the most popular dating apps around.

7 ways to recapture your spiritual get up and go
7 ways to recapture your spiritual get up and go

Does tiredness turn you into a spiritual sloth?

People who believe in creationism are also more likely to believe conspiracy theories, say researchers
People who believe in creationism are also more likely to believe conspiracy theories, say researchers

A team of researchers at the University of Fribourg claims to have found a link between creationists and belief in conspiracy theories.

How should Christians view Sunday?
How should Christians view Sunday?

The Sabbath Day was meant to be "Father's Day" every week.

What kind of God kills millions of people because He's angry?
What kind of God kills millions of people because He's angry?

Our moral compass says killing is wrong. And we punish people all the time for murder. So what makes God's decision different?

How should Christians respond when a leader makes a mistake?
How should Christians respond when a leader makes a mistake?

We will not be rewarded for tearing others down but God loves it when we build others up.

When being Christian makes you less Christlike
When being Christian makes you less Christlike

In light of the comments some time back by US Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Romans 13 and the plight of people seeking asylum, I have been reminded to think about what it means to be Christian.

HIV – Transmission, Risk Reduction, and Treatment
HIV – Transmission, Risk Reduction, and Treatment

(Partner Post) Contrary to popular belief, HIV cannot be spread by casual contact with an infected person like shaking hands, hugging, or even closed-mouth kissing, and by coming into contact with doorknobs, toilet seats or dishes used by persons with HIV.

The spiritual benefits - and pitfalls - of routine
The spiritual benefits - and pitfalls - of routine

There are some real benefits to routine, but there are also downfalls.

The truth about people in two words
The truth about people in two words

There's a gem of wisdom I've gleaned over decades of my life experience, plus from observing the lives and experiences of people I know, in addition to extensive research.

Is this a church or a nightclub?
Is this a church or a nightclub?

As I entered the dark room with flashing bright colourful lights that were cutting through the darkness like lightning bolts, I instantly questioned whether I had entered the doors of a church or had stepped into a nightclub.

How Compassion changes lives: we meet the graduates who prove charity sponsorship works
How Compassion changes lives: we meet the graduates who prove charity sponsorship works

Bonny and Brenda, both graduates of the Compassion programme, tell their own stories in their own words.