Life

The weight â and joy â of leadership: Hiding under the duvet doesn't set a good example
When you feel you have the weight of the world on your shoulders, allow yourself to be vulnerable

#AddAWordRuinATheologian - the best of
#AddAWordRuinATheologian has swept through Twitter over the past couple of days, so we've pulled together some of our favourites. Enjoy!

Is this the most daring selfie ever?
We've discussed whether Jesus would take a selfie before, but Brazil's famous Christ the Redeemer statue didn't have a choice in the matter after photographer Lee Thompson climbed to its top and took a series of stomach-lurching snaps.

Almighty God: Our security and our stay
We can so easily feel tossed around and despondent when life doesn't go our way but it is the certainty of God and his sovereignty over our lives that can keep us steadfast and in a place of hope and peace

Five ways to survive new parenthood
The birth of your first child is wonderful, but can also be an incredibly stressful and difficult time. Here are some top tips for how to survive

New at church? Here's how to get stuck in
So you've moved to a new city, church-hopped for a while and you've found somewhere you think you'll enjoy. But wait a second â it's massive! How do you get stuck in? Aside from the obvious â for goodness sake join a home group and actually turn up on a Sunday â here's our How To guide.
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Army medic found faith after rescuing bear attack survivor: 'There's something bigger than myself out there' [VIDEO]
An Army medic in Alaska who rescued a bear attack survivor on May 18 said the experience made him believe in a higher power.
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Jim Kelly cancer update: Finishes radiation treatment, thanks God and well-wishers [VIDEO]
NFL legend and cancer survivor Jim Kelly finished his final round of radiation treatments on Wednesday, and received a hero's welcome when he left the hospital.

Maya Angelou on Christian faith: 'If God loves me, what is it I can't do?'
Her only child, Guy B. Johnson, released a statement on behalf of the family confirming her death and celebrating her life.

Does God ever give us more than we can handle? Bob Russell on suffering
Following the success of 'Heaven is for Real' and 'God's not Dead', another feature-length film tackling biblical truth has been released stateside

Christians don't have to drift, the God of history is shaping our stories
Christians don't have to drift, the God of history is shaping our stories

Was Mark Driscoll right? Did Jesus make mistakes?
Mark Driscoll says Jesus will have made mistakes growing up, but could God incarnate ever fail?

Mother who lost both her sons in Arkansas tornado: 'I know that God is good'
April and Daniel Smith lost their two young sons in a devastating Tornado on April 27; their unwavering faith in the face of extreme tragedy is inspiring millions across the globe

Do you feel like your marriage has lost its spark? Here's how to keep the love alive
Three tips for not letting your marriage grow cold

Jeff Lucas: 'My year of clinical depression'
New columnist Jeff Lucas on battling with depression, doubt and burnout

Why do we always want something different?
Why is the grass always greener? Claire Musters on finding contentment