Life

Study reveals doubts about God
While less than half of adults in the U.S. believe in God without a doubt or attend religious services frequently, the majority, almost 80%, say they still pray, a new study from NORC at the University of Chicago shows.

Christian celebrity culture, megachurches are a turn-off, poll finds
While a majority of Americans have a positive view of Jesus, most, including Christians, also have a negative opinion of celebrity Christian culture, celebrity pastors, Evangelicals, megachurches and famous worship bands, a new study from Barna Group shows.

Tim Keller: a tribute
Tim had many roles â pastor, theologian, writer â but perhaps the most important was that of evangelist. So here, as an evangelist, I want to comment on a few notable aspects of Tim's remarkable life and ministry in proclaiming the gospel.

Intel wins 2023's most faith-friendly company as Fortune 500 warms to religious diversity
The basic idea of religious freedom is that you're free to have a faith, change your faith or have no faith at all,' said Brian Grim, Religious Freedom and Business Foundation president.

Poll: Religious attendance is shrinking but those who remain are happy
In the PRRI study, 57% of Americans say they seldom or never attend religious services. Among those who do, 89% said they were proud to be associated with their congregation.

Tim Keller's wife requests prayers as pastor faces 'complications' from cancer treatment
Kathy Keller, the wife of pastor and author Tim Keller, has requested prayers for her husband after he suffered "complications" from his cancer treatment.

How a South African orphan's faith in God gave him the strength to graduate from medical school
Sithembiso Madlala credits God with helping him to fulfil his dream of becoming a doctor, despite so much pain and hardship in his life.

Why a lion?
Jesus is not just a gentle lamb, as he is often depicted in art and literature, but also the powerful and mighty ruler who can overcome any obstacle or challenge.
Enigmatic human fossil jawbone may be evidence of an early Homo sapiens presence in Europe â and adds mystery about who those humans were
Scientists had figured a fossil found in Spain more than a century ago was from a Neanderthal. But a new analysis suggests it could be from a lost lineage of our species, Homo sapiens.

Carl Lentz admits to 'major lies' in teaser trailer for new Hillsong documentary
Carl Lentz is facing up to the scandal that brought down his leadership at Hillsong New York City.

Grace and mercy at Bethesda
Even as I strive towards perfection and to be who God has called me to be, I still make mistakes. Because I know that this is the reality of being a Christian, I want to ensure my heart is always at Bethesda.

The stubborn facts about saving sex: doing things God's way works
Multiple studies confirm the "try before you buy" plan fails marriages.

AI is exciting â and an ethical minefield: 4 essential reads on the risks and concerns about this technology
If you're like me, you've spent a lot of time over the past few months trying to figure out what this AI thing is all about.

The antidote to spiritual blindness
Everything the enemy does is revealed to us somehow, but sometimes we are blinded by its appearance.

More Americans pray in their car than in a place of worship, survey finds
A distinct majority of those who pray (87%) said they believed they'd received an answer to their prayers in the last 12 months.

A life well-lived: the legacy of Dr Keith Thomson
British anaesthetist Keith Thomson who dedicated himself to improving medical and surgical care in West Africa for more than 30 years through charity Mercy Ships, has passed away, aged 75.