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Opinion‘What does the cosmos have to do with your cosmetics?’
‘The cosmetic industry (from the same Greek root as “cosmos”) and social media have been infiltrated by the father of lies and so we must be aware and vigilant about becoming trapped in the idolatry of either self-exaltation or self-hatred.’ says Emma Stark.
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OpinionHere are three factors to consider if you feel tempted by January’s ‘Divorce Day’
The first working Monday of the year (yesterday!) has been dubbed ‘Divorce Day,’ and Hope Bonarcher gives some reasons why we shouldn’t give in to the temptation to throw in the towel.
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OpinionI felt God ask me to remain single and my book, Nun’s Drift, contains what I learned about acceptance
‘I tried to fight that unwelcome ‘call’ [to singleness] when I was older, but it has given me the ability to be available to listen to other singles and really hear them,’ says Sheila Jacobs, who ended up writing a novel with singles as the main characters.
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OpinionFive Christmas films that have a surprising Christian message
Melissa Immel from Jesus Film Project picks her five favourite Christmas films that point to biblical truths.
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ArticleIf you're one of the increasing number of women travelling solo this year, make sure you don't feel lonely on the journey
With the significant rise in the number of women travelling alone, we’ve collated some of the best options for your solo holidays this year
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OpinionAre Christian women being good helpmates or are we all just ’mankeeping’?
‘Researchers suggest that a major issue with “mankeeping” is a lack of reciprocity - the burden it places on women’s time and well-being is not matched by a corresponding investment from men,’ says Ann-Louise Graham.
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OpinionChristians shouldn’t be afraid of Instagram and TikTok
‘Someone wise once said that social media is a good servant, but a bad master. I think that’s great advice. I don’t let it take over my life,’ says author, Ruth Leigh.
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OpinionBlack Friday is upon us, here are five Christian clothing brands you might like to check out
Tomorrow is Black Friday, a day focused on sales, discounts and shopping. This year, Maxine Harrison suggests we look at some Christian brands to add to our wardrobes.
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OpinionWhat Christians can learn from nepo babies
’In the world, being self-made and working your way up to the top is commended. In the Kingdom of God, it’s the opposite. No amount of good works will get you into heaven,’ says Kevina Kiganda as she looks into what it means to be a nepo baby.
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ArticleWhy can't men tell the difference between friendly and flirting?
Dr Belle Tindall shares a personal anecdote that uncovered an uncomfortable truth: men are ‘reading’ women totally wrong
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ArticleIf you've got questions about gender and sexuality, don't be afraid to ask God
Ashleigh Hull shares her experience of falling in love with someone of the same sex and how that led to her work with Living Out, an organisation helping people, churches and society talk about faith and sexuality
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OpinionChurches are offering congregants personality tests to help determine their gifts
‘We live in a spiritual world, and if someone is not following God, then it’s possible that their ideas could come from negative sources,’ says Kate Orton, as she considers the roots of personality tests.
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ArticleEmbracing hospitality
Cathy Madavan shares what she has learned about teaching her daughters that their home is a safe space for everyone who enters it
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OpinionWhat The Devil Wears Prada teaches Christian women about female leadership in marriage
Salomé Criddle, founder of TWIRL (Thriving Women In Real Life) shares how she learnt how not to lead from Miranda Priestly in the film The Devil Wears Prada.
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Article‘Why must all sports be fiercely competitive?’
Veronica Zundel shares her own experiences and perspective on the sporting world
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OpinionShould Christians be rich? Does having a lot of money mean you won’t go to heaven?
Why does it seem less holy to be rich? Is it ok to be loaded? Jemimah Wright looks at the question of money and suggests a prayer to help us get perspective.
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ArticleA traditional English housewife
Alena Kate Pettitt shares with Tola-Doll Fisher why she embraces the role of the ‘50s Trad Wife inspired by Proverbs 31, and challenges modern views on femininity and home life
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ArticleI’m calling time on the myth of the ‘domestic goddess’
Dr Belle Tindall reveals the true origins of the lie that all women were hard-wired by God to be domestic and challenges society’s expectations
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ArticleDesigning gardens with God
Award-winning garden designer Grace Rogers shares her top tips for planting in June
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ArticleA beautiful philosophy
Make-up artist Hannah Martin has had over 20-years’ experience in the industry and has worked with some of the world’s most famous faces, from supermodels to princesses. British Vogue named her the “queen of radiant skin and smokey eye tutorials”. She was resident make-up expert on TV show 10 Years Younger in 10 days, and last year she released The Sunday Times bestseller book, Makeup – A masterclass in beauty (HQ). Recently she caught up with Premier Unbelievable’s Ruth Jackson
