Life

Why Pope Francis is calling Catholics to have a 'personal encounter with Jesus'

The preacher to the papal household, Father Raniero Cantalamessa, has explained Pope Francis' writings on the joy of the gospel.

Francis and Lisa Chan fight for an ounce of holiness everyday

It is so easy to peg pastors and church leaders as the epitome of Christian goodness and purity, but they would be the first ones to tell you that they're not and that they struggle with issues and sins too just like everybody else.

Striving and repeatedly failing to cure Ebola is brutal, says a clinician

Patients who suffered from the deadly Ebola virus experienced pain like no other, but Dr Craig Spencer said that the experience was just as difficult for people in the medical field, since "striving and repeatedly failing to cure Ebola is brutal too."

Kirk Franklin realises the blessing of a delayed flight

Nothing could be more of an inconvenience than a delayed flight, but Christian musician Kirk Franklin said that situations like that are actually a blessing in disguise.

Sometimes God speaks by saying nothing, says Rick Warren

When God chooses to remain silent, it can get really frustrating, says Pastor Rick Warren, but Christians should remain steadfast in their faith and loyalty towards God.

Reflection: Busy and stressed? You'd best read this!

David Baker on the importance of Sabbath.

Scientists think they are close to making two-dad babies a reality

Scientists at Cambridge University and Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science recently announced that babies developed from the DNA of two people of the same sex may soon be a reality.

A story from Hillsong Moscow: It is not convenient to serve others, but it is definitely worth it

It is not always convenient to serve others, but it is definitely worth it. Olga Mantula from Hillsong Moscow shared an experience she had when she was only six years old that helped change her perspective about helping other people.

What Joel Osteen's father taught him about God's abundance

When Joel Osteen was only eight years old, he learned a valuable lesson about God's abundance from his father, who was a minister.

Pastor starts GoFundMe drive for homeless rape victim

The extraordinary courage of a homeless rape victim led to the conviction of her assailant. Now, her story has inspired the community, led by their local pastor to start a GoFundMe drive to help her find a permanent home.

We receive a new nature when we receive Jesus into our lives, says Joyce Meyer

A new beginning is such a wonderful thing and it often seems very unattainable, but popular Christian speaker and author Joyce Meyer said that it is exactly what people get when they receive Jesus Christ into their lives.

Happily ever after is not about finding the right person but becoming the right person, says Andy Stanley

When looking for a new relationship, people normally have a certain criteria for their dream partner. But Pastor Andy Stanley said that this should not be the case and that people should stop focusing on what they want in a partner and instead think of ways they can improve themselves.