All Lifestyle articles – Page 10
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‘Let’s value the roles of the housewife and mother again’
Tola-Doll Fisher talks to Alena Kate Pettitt about why she has chosen to be a stay-at-home housewife and the negativity that sometimes surrounds this choice in modern society
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Where do you live?
Star Trek fans will love this analogy from writer Sheila Jacobs as she grapples with some real life parallels
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You can’t have growth without pain
Using the example of a baby teething, Dammy Olatoye shares a life lesson on the strength to endure
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Podcasts, Pigeon Poo and Prayer
Woman Alive editor Doll shares her morning routine and how that sets her up for the day
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Style it up
For years, Alex Agboke searched for a personal style to reflect her identity. Now God has inspired her to help others find theirs
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What to do when you’ve lost your job
From furlough to redundancy, the pandemic has left many feeling anxious about the future. If you've recently found yourself out of work, here is what you can do next
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God gives clear signs to those who need them
Susan Wright, 75, is the mother of five children and grandmother to nine. She became a Christian in her 20s then married John, now 86, in 1974. She has battled dyslexia and low self-esteem, but has held onto God’s faithfulness through the trials of life, including her husband having cancer twice, two years of unemployment – and even him being sent to prison
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Why you need a will
We are all living in a period of uncertainty, however, having a will is important, regardless of what stage of life we are in, to leave a legacy for our nearest and dearest
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What are the new rules for weddings?
The wedding ban has been lifted but the threat of COVID-19 means there are still restrictions. Michaela Hyde, executive director of Marriage Foundation explains what you need to know
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A nostalgic, feel-good, coming-of-age story
Little Women has its heroine grasping hold of her career, and also finding love – but let’s be wary of its ‘have it all’ message
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The comparison trap
Author Helen Roberts talks about the heightened thief of comparison now that we’re all spending much more time online
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What, no cheese? A vegan guide to building up your immune system
With many fresh food counters closing and self-isolation becoming the norm, some of us will be facing an involuntary vegetarian or even vegan diet. But it’s not all bad! Here are 3 plant-based staples you can try today to support your immune system...
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'Can anything good be drawn from this chaos?'
As most of us find ourselves grounded and in lockdown, reports of less air pollution and the return of wildlife point to positive environmental change.
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Breaking the pain barrier
God helped Anne Welsh rise above chronic pain to become a renowned motivational speaker, campaigner, high-powered business woman, influencer and author
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Misbehaviour
Heather Riley reviews the British comedy-drama about the 1970 Miss World competition held in London
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Restoring the years the locusts had eaten
Have you ever felt too old to do something new? If so, Dorothy Wigan’s story may just challenge and inspire you. After a tough start in life, she recently published a series of short stories at the age of 79.
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Mealtimes of grace
One way to counter the busyness of our days is to create some breathing spaces or Sabbath-moments when we can stop and recalibrate. Mealtimes offer just such an opportunity, says Kate Waterman
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Spanish retreat
Mike and Julie Jowett not only want to provide a space for people to rest and take time out of their busy lives, but also to build bridges between the Spanish people and the migrant community ...
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Our family gap year
Mary and Geoff Ferguson’s 10-month trip covering thousands of miles with their five children proved to be a faith adventure, as Mary explains to Clare Blake
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'I discovered I am not as powerless as I thought'
Ellie Philpott is an author and runs her own natural soap and cosmetic company. She lives in the Elham Valley with her husband, a crazy poodle and several hives of honeybees