All Faith articles – Page 4
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OpinionInviting God into our New Year reset
Writer and speaker Jenny Sanders invites us to pause, reflect, and prepare our hearts as we step into the new year. Drawing on faith, wisdom, and practical rhythms, she offers guidance for approaching 2026 with clarity and intentionality.
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OpinionThe year baby Jesus had Down Syndrome
Shauna Amick invites us to see the Christmas story through a more tender and unexpected lens. Her reflection reveals how Christ’s glory often shines brightest through vulnerability.
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Opinion‘God is a generous and good father, and his gifts are the best thing to ask for this Christmas.’
Writer Hope Bonarcher reflects on the heart of Christmas beyond lights and wish-lists. She reminds us that this season points to a God who still pours out his Spirit and his gifts today.
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ArticleThe year God asked me to do things differently - inviting me into the desert
Perry-May Britton loves starting off each new year with a fresh list of resolutions to tick off, but here she describes what happened in 2025 – when God invited her into the desert
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ArticleOn New Year’s resolutions
Rev Katherine Chow encourages us that it’s time ‘to tend to what is beneath the surface’
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ArticleA fresh approach to engaging with scripture
Rhiannon Goulding explains how she had to get creative with sharing God’s word with her children as they got older
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ArticleJesus may have been born in March, April, May or August
Kate Orson says the Bible doesn’t teach us to celebrate Jesus’ birthday, but it does show us Jesus is more interested in our hearts
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ArticleShould we celebrate Christmas in January?
Veronica Zundel believes celebrating Jesus’ birth is vital, but says it doesn’t matter when that happens
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ArticleTrusting God in the waiting
In her new column on spiritual growth, Jamie Phear considers how to embrace the work that God is doing in your life
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OpinionNavigating grief this Christmas: faith in the midst of sorrow
Christmas is often painted as a season of joy and celebration, yet for many it arrives carrying fresh wounds, heavy memories, and unspoken sorrow. Writer Danielle Finch shares how faith has met her in the depths of grief, offering hope to those learning how to hold sorrow and trust in God together this festive season.
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OpinionTips for keeping Christ in Christmas
Writer Jenny Sanders invites readers to push back against the tide of “Happy Holidays” and “Season’s Greetings” by reclaiming a Christmas centred on Christ. Her reflections offer simple, practical ways for us to keep Jesus at the heart of the season without pressure or perfectionism.
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OpinionHow faith meets Italy’s stand against femicide
Becky Hunter-Kelm writes at a moment when people of faith are crying out for justice as Italy takes a bold stand against femicide. As the nation names this violence for what it is, we’re reminded that God’s heart is always with the oppressed.
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OpinionFrom brokenness to beauty: My 60th year and the Christmas wreath that still speaks of God’s love
Writer Faye Smith reflects on the Christmas wreath that has accompanied her through love, loss, and renewal. As she nears 60, its symbolism speaks again of faith, resilience, and everlasting hope.
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Opinion‘Through the death of my baby at 40 weeks, I learnt that God is still good—even when my circumstances are not’
Abigail Gehring Lawrence shares the pain of losing her baby girl and the struggle to trust God again. Through grief, she slowly rediscovers His goodness in community, Scripture, and the beauty around her.
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OpinionSlowing down for a Jesus-shaped December
Philippa Strachan reflects on the yearly tug between longing for a quiet, Christ-centred Advent and the whirlwind that tends to sweep us away. She offers a fresh invitation to consider how Jesus would walk through our December with grace, presence, and peace.
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OpinionWhat Brené Brown gets right about belonging and what faith says we’re missing
Alex Noel reflects on our longing for true belonging and why the places we look to often can’t hold us. Drawing on faith and lived experience, she unpacks where home is really found when everything around us keeps shifting.
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OpinionDeclarations aren’t denial: holding scripture and support in a tired mind
November is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Ayoola Bandele reflects on faith and mental health, showing that declaring Scripture isn’t about denying pain but embracing God’s truth through rest, therapy, and community.
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