All Lifestyle articles – Page 3
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Opinion
Climate change affects the poorest the most, what can you do about it in this 'Season of Creation'?
Writer Naomi Bosch shares her ideas for marking the 'Season of Creation' which is between September 1, the Day of Prayer for Creation, and October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology.
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Five things I have learned about…recycling
Cathy Madavan shares what she has learned about budgeting and finding your value in more than just what you earn
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Can God use dogs for the Kingdom? Paws-itively!
Author Jennifer Marshall Bleakley explains how our fury friends can bring us closer to God.
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Five things I have learned about…financial planning
Cathy Madavan shares what she has learned about budgeting and finding your value in more than just what you earn
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Are we spending more than we earn?
Elizabeth Mackenzie BA(Hons) ACIB DipPFS spoke with Jemimah Wright about how she became an independent financial advisor and the advice she has for us during the cost of living crisis
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Opinion
Do we need alcohol at Christian festivals? I’m saying a big fat ‘no’
Journalist and recovering alcoholic Lauren Windle shares her experiences of being around drinking at Christian events.
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How to 'unhustle' and look to Jesus to learn to say 'no'
Author Dr Kathrine McAleese shares how we can simplify and "unhustle" our lives with the help of Jesus.
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Five things I have learned about…reading
Cathy Madavan is a self-confessed bookaholic, but here she explains why reading can be good for all of us.
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What kind of parent would plan out their children’s lives in every detail from the get-go?
Reflecting on a recent holiday, Veronica Zundel considers how it mirrored life’s unexpected turns.
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Opinion
I had to learn the balance between hospitality and boundaries - Jesus had it down
Tori Wells operated a "come one, come all" attitude towards hosting, until a friend challenged her to put some boundaries in place.
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Opinion
Am I called to cover up my cleavage?
Model Leah Levin-Martins had no issue with flashing the flesh before she found Jesus, but then her perspective dramatically changed.
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Opinion
Do Christians glorify busyness instead of rest?
Writer Lauren Windle just about managed to squeeze writing this article into her jam-packed schedule.
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Opinion
Retreats are ideal for connecting to nature, God and yourself - here's why
Karen Simmonds, who has run a travel business for 25 years, explains the value of rest.
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Can Christians swear? A guide to profanities for those with faith
Writer Rachael Cottle turns to the Bible to answer the question: “Can Christians swear?”
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Fancy going on holiday for next to nothing?
As the cost of living rockets many of us simply don’t have the spare cash to book a holiday. That is where the genius of Christian House and Church Swap (CHACS) comes in. Now celebrating its 20th year, founder Vivienne Wills-Crisp tells us how it all started – and how you can reap the benefits!
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‘This is what home should feel like’
Interior designer Alix Wagner spoke to our editor, Tola-Doll Fisher about creating safe homes and the reality of furniture poverty
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Five things I have learned about…how to ‘travel light’
A recent house move forced Cathy Madavan to be ruthless with her belongings. Here she shares what she has learned about our tendency to hoard
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Opinion
I stopped running and discovered space for my faith
Tori Wells ran so often that it became part of her identity, until an injury forced her to slow down and helped her to deepen her faith.
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Opinion
Should Christian women wear bikinis on holiday or is ‘modest hottest’?
As summer holidays are just around the corner, writer Lizzie Hutchison asks if Christian women should wear bikinis.
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With singleness often pushing women into long term renting, is a 100% mortgage the answer to buying your own home?
If you hate renting but have no deposit saved up, a 100% mortgage may sound tempting. Finance writer Rachel Pearce urges female renters to think carefully before looking for a ‘magic mortgage button’.