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OpinionI read eight books a week on average, and this is how it has helped my faith
‘These days, as a full time author, speaker, Christian freelance writer and editor, that super power comes in really handy. I have reviewed and critiqued many Christian books and to be able to do the job thoroughly, but quickly, is a gift,’ says Ruth Leigh.
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Opinion‘What can the Bible can teach Christian women about work-life balance?’
‘There will be seasons where balance feels impossible—and that’s okay. What matters most is your posture. Colossians 3:23 encourages us: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord…” We’re not building for applause—we’re building for eternity,’ says Salomé Criddle.
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Opinion‘I’m walking from London to Ghana as a tribute to my late fiancée’
Daniel Forrester came to faith in Jesus through Caroline, his late fiancée. He is now planning to walk from the UK to her home country of Ghana to raise money for the hospice she died in. Here he tells his story…
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OpinionDid you know Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian are having a Bible study?
‘Despite what Kourtney’s lifestyle looks like on the outside, and that it doesn’t always look like what we think a ‘Christian’ should look like,’ Jesus is so for her!’ says Rebecca Hunter-Kelm.
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Article‘I must use the time I have left wisely’
Marcia Dixon MBE has won many awards, been appointed a faith advisor to the government and appeared on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Despite all these accolades, as she turned 60, it was to faith matters that her mind turned first
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ArticleHow God looked after me when my bag was stolen at the beach
Signs & Wonders in everyday life - Your stories of God’s intervention
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OpinionGod told me to testify and this is what happened…
‘I feel so blessed that God has used me to share the Gospel. I am so grateful, I have realised my trials and messes have given me messages and hidden treasure, keys that might help someone else find freedom,’ says Sara Kenny.
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OpinionWhen it feels like the “Promised Land” is behind you…
‘I’ve come to realise that nostalgia, while sweet, can be a thief. It sometimes whispers, “You missed it. That was the best part.” And if I’m not careful, I start to believe it, not just about my life, but about God,’ says Lucy Macdonald.
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OpinionI didn’t think I had an addiction to technology but my Lent fast revealed the truth
‘When we take it back to basics and consider what it means to be human - our right relationships with God, with each other, and with the earth – we can see through the mirage,’ says Ailsa McKinlay.
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OpinionWith the advancement of technology in a post-COVID world, there has been a rise in online Christian fellowship communities, and I am here for it
‘Online Christian communities are a great supplement to being spiritually fed by a local church. You can find nuanced Christian communities with like-minded people and speak more deeply on topics that maybe local churches may not,’ says Maxine Harrison.
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Opinion‘Faith is the most important thing in my life, and the reason behind my success’ says Alison Hammond
Alison Hammond reminds us of the importance of gratefulness, and the power of the Bible, says Jemimah Wright.
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OpinionMinistering to younger generations is important, but working with older people will teach you the importance of slowing down
When she was ordained, Rev Dr Anne-Louise Critchlow wasn’t looking forward to visiting care homes as part of her work, but in doing so she learned to value time.
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OpinionWhen gossip is disguised as prayer
‘How many of us ask more questions than we really need when someone asks us for prayer. Do we really have to know the intricacies of the situation when God knows all and we can lay it before him?’ asks Samantha Bailie-McMurdock.
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OpinionSuperstition is socially acceptable, but Christians don’t need to be superstitious
‘Whilst most superstitions indicate a desperate plea to divert misfortune, some promote happiness, such as ‘seeing two crows together’ signifying a forthcoming positive occurrence and picking up a penny where ‘all day long you’ll have good luck’. Although tempting to recite such optimistic rhymes, it credits a fabricated prediction rather than God-breathed prophecy. It can be a snare to place trust in a reality deviating from Christ,’ says Hannah Wickens.
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OpinionFinding rest as a Christian woman while building a business and birthing a baby
‘As women, we carry layers of responsibility - some seen, others hidden. We’re birthing babies, building businesses, holding up households, and holding space for everyone else. The weight is not just physical, it’s mental, spiritual, and emotional. And when you’re in the thick of it, even rest feels like a luxury,’ says Salomé Criddle.
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ArticlePeople-pleasing can lead to stress but setting healthy boundaries is a godly pursuit
Prayer and reflection for May
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Article‘I have been arrested about 28 times!’
Rev Sue Parfitt became a nun straight from university, then trained first as a social worker then a priest. Now aged 83 and a protestor with Christian Climate Action, Sue says Christians should be leading the way in addressing the impending climate catastrophe
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ArticleLadies, it’s time to lead
Rev Katherine Chow highlights the shift in focus within the Western mindset about leadership, but points out the new direction is moving towards the ancient, biblical way
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ArticleLearning from wise souls
Dr Belle Tindall shares four of the books that have shaped herthinking and helped her understanding of Christian feminism as a ‘collective endeavour’
