All articles by Claire Musters – Page 4

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    Opinion

    My prayer for Boris Johnson

    2021-09-14T15:11:00Z

    Following the news that the prime minister’s mother has passed away, Claire Musters reflects on her own experience of losing her mum and urges us all to do better at talking about grief

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    Article

    Katie Piper: ‘I found comfort in my local church'

    2021-08-24T09:39:00Z

    In 2008, Katie survived an acid attack and during her recovery set up The Katie Piper Foundation. She spoke to Claire Musters about how she coped with trauma and the impact on her outward appearance, how her newfound faith helped her come to terms with what happened and how a positive mindset helps her every day

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    Article

    What has lockdown done to our children?

    2021-08-11T15:16:00Z

    Claire Musters, mum to two teenagers, considers how we can all – whether parents/carers or not - support young people this summer and beyond 

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    Article

    Woman Alive Book Club

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    Opinion

    The one who sticks close by

    2021-06-08T00:00:00Z

    On National Best Friends Day, 8 June, Claire Musters encourages us to think about those closest to us

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    Opinion

    Healing after an affair

    2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

    During UK National Marriage Week, we’re inviting couples to consider having some tough conversations, whether that be about sex, making a will or handling money well. Steve and Claire Musters spoke to Premier’s Maria Rodrigues about the way forgiveness saved their marriage, as documented in their new book Grace-Filled Marriage.

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    Opinion

    Losing the man who was always by her side

    2021-04-12T00:00:00Z

    Claire Musters was struck at how the Queen’s loss ultimately reflects her humanity, as she begins to navigate the grief that we all face when we lose someone we love

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    Opinion

    Finding hope in the wilderness

    2021-04-08T00:00:00Z

    There has been a lot of talk about hope in recent days. We remain hopeful that lockdown will continue to ease in the way the government has outlined. We are hopeful that we can visit friends and family – and even stay with them. We hope that we will soon be able to sing alongside our church family again.

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    Opinion

    What has a year of lockdown taught us about home schooling?

    2021-03-12T00:00:00Z

    As many children have gone back to school this week, Claire Musters takes a look at how parents have found the experience of home schooling

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    Opinion

    Are you looking forward to Mother’s Day?

    2021-03-11T00:00:00Z

    As she navigates celebrating Mother’s Day with her children but without her mum, Claire Musters suggests we need to be mindful of one another’s situations

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    Article

    An honest conversation about suffering

    2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

    Authors Claire Musters and Amy Orr-Ewing talk candidly about the personal losses that led them to write two new books

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    Article

    Enjoy the life that’s right in front of you

    2020-05-27T00:00:00Z

    Our very own editor, Tola-Doll Fisher, spoke to Claire Musters about how life might not always turn out the way we expect it to, but it is always a gift

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    Article

    God’s presence is what he promises… and it’s more than enough

    2020-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Glenna Marshall explains to Claire Musters that, even through immense suffering, she has learned that God’s presence is the only answer to our heart’s longings

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    Article

    How to deal with disappointment

    2017-07-04T00:00:00Z

    Claire Musters explains why we need to work through our disappointments and shares what has helped her through some testing times