All articles by Claire Musters – Page 4
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ArticleWA Bookclub with Claire Musters: This month I’m reading…
I Guess I Haven’t Learned that Yet by Shauna Niequist (Zondervan, 978-0310355595)
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OpinionI’m a marriage counsellor but the best marriage advice I’ve been given was hard to swallow
Alongside her husband, Claire Musters offers pre-marital classes to engaged couples and marriage ‘check-ups’ to those in their local church, and together they have also written a book on marriage. However, Claire says the best piece of marriage advice she was given was something it took her years to accept.
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ArticleJuly Book Club
Before I turn to the book I have been reading, I want to begin by saying what a privilege it is to be hosting the book club.
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OpinionIt wasn’t until my husband and I separated that we realised we’d been complacent, now we’re stronger than ever
During Marriage Week UK, May 10-16, writer Claire Musters shares how the most painful period in her marriage actually strengthened it.
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ArticleWomen have always been central to the story of Christianity
Professors Joan Taylor and Helen Bond talk about the women they discovered when researching early Christianity, and the book that contains their findings, Women Remembered
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ArticleGod’s ways are not our ways
New York Times bestselling author Ann Voskamp is also a farmer’s wife and mum of seven. Seeing her sister killed in front of her eyes gave her unimaginable trauma. Here she speaks about the beauty and pain of life and how her writing draws her closer to the healing power of God
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OpinionFive ways to support your child through their exams, from a mum who’s been there
As GCSE, A level and general end-of-year exam season is nearly upon us, Claire Musters shares some practical ways to be there for the young people in your household who are sitting exams this term
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OpinionMUM’S THE WORD: Mum-of-babies and mum-of-teens compare notes on keeping on top of the mess
Every stage of parenting poses its unique challenges. Each fortnight mum-of-babies Rachel Pearce and and mum-of-teens Claire Musters compare notes on the ups and downs of everyday life. This time: tackling the mess.
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OpinionRelationships are three times more likely to succeed if you marry compared to informal cohabitation, survey reveals
The latest research from the Marriage Foundation that shows that even those who aren’t Christian are more likely to work on a relationship if they have cemented it in marriage.
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OpinionMUM'S THE WORD: Mum-of-babies and mum-of-teens compare notes on their disastrous attempts at having a date night
Every stage of parenting poses its unique challenges. Each fortnight mum-of-babies Rachel Pearce and and mum-of-teens Claire Musters compare notes on the ups and downs of everyday life. This time: date nights.
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ArticleThe “invisible” women
In a culture that idolises youth, Claire Musters investigates the experiences of women who are past the age of 50
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Article'God told me I had to forgive my mother'
Kemi Koleoso’s mum left when she was a child and her father remarried a woman who didn’t care for his children. She speaks with Claire Musters about the trauma she carried throughout her teenage years and encountering God in the midst of it all
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OpinionShould Christian women be above worrying about their wrinkles?
Claire Musters wonders how much our feelings towards our ageing bodies reflect the culture we are living in and suggests the Church should be providing a better narrative.
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OpinionGratitude is difficult but it can completely shift your perspective
In our final blog looking at different ways to connect with God, Claire Musters shares how thankfulness has helped her in some difficult seasons.
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OpinionThe Daily Examen may sound intimidating but it's an amazing - and simple - way of connecting with God
In the next of our series on finding different ways to connect with God, Claire Musters shares how she came across the ancient practice of the Daily Examen and how she has come to value it.
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OpinionPraying for 'my one word' is an incredible tool, here's how you can ask God what yours is for 2022
In the first of a series of blogs during January looking at different ways to connect with God, Claire Musters shares how choosing one word to focus on each year has impacted her.
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Opinion5 important reminders about marriage from Hailey and Justin Bieber
Whatever you think of them talking about their marriage on a podcast, Justin and Hailey have shared some important lessons, says Claire Musters
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OpinionBritney’s engaged! Here are 5 tips for all engaged couples…
With the news that Britney Spears is set to tie the knot again, Claire Musters gives advice to those heading down the aisle this year
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OpinionMy prayer for Boris Johnson
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
