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November
Editor’s Letter: Does everyone have a story worth telling?
In her editorial for the November online issue of Woman Alive, Jemimah Wright reflects on the beauty of hearing people’s stories and the importance of making others feel seen. From extraordinary testimonies of faith to everyday encounters, she reminds us that God is at work in every life.
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Wendy Virgo: ‘God is still taking me on new adventures’
For more than 50 years, Wendy Virgo has been at the heart of the Newfrontiers story, alongside her husband, Terry, while raising five children, writing books and pursuing her own calling in God. She speaks to Jemimah Wright about marriage and ministry, motherhood, miraculous answers to prayer, the growth of Newfrontiers and why, at 80, she is still saying yes to God.
The Lens: Can Christian men and women really be just friends? Why one friendship changed my mind
Christian culture can sometimes make close friendships between men and women feel complicated – but do they have to be? In her latest The Lens column, Lizzie Hutchison reflects on the male friendship grown over years, faith, laughter and an annual trip to a vineyard, and why she believes platonic friendships are worth intentionally protecting.
‘I was an atheist for 30 years – then my search for truth led me to Jesus’
Keely Hall spent 30 years believing there was no God and admits she would cross the road to avoid street preachers. She tells Woman Alive’s Jemimah Wright how a desperate search for truth unexpectedly led her to Jesus – transforming her fear of death, her relationships and the direction of her life.
Author’s Corner: ‘I didn’t start writing my first novel until May 2020’
Ruth Leigh may be an author, speaker and freelance writer, but she has had an extremely varied career over the years. Today, she is best known for her series of satirical, diary-style novels following the life and fledgling faith of Insta mum Isabella M Smugge, but also writes Austen-inspired stories and poetry. While Ruth may have dreamed of being a writer, she never thought it would become a career for her. She tells Claire Musters how things changed for her.
‘I grew up watching God change lives around the world – and it convinced me Jesus was real’
Growing up as the daughter of Alpha pioneers Nicky and Pippa Gumbel gave Becs Dhillon a front-row seat to extraordinary stories of faith and transformation – but she still had to discover Jesus for herself. Becs talks to Woman Alive’s Jemimah Wright about witnessing God move around the world, working with trafficking survivors in India and why she now wants her own children to experience the reality of faith for themselves.
When faith meets fear: The hidden struggle of perfectionism
Perfectionism can look like a strength, but could our desire to get everything right actually be rooted in fear? Monique Thomas explores how Christian faith can sometimes reinforce unrealistic expectations and why God’s grace offers us freedom from the pressure to be perfect.
Wars and rumours of wars: Should Christians be afraid of what’s coming?
With warnings of growing global conflict and renewed calls to prepare for war, should Christians be worried about what lies ahead? Kate Orson reflects on the possibility of war, the lessons we can learn from persecuted believers and why spiritual preparation may be more important than stocking up on emergency supplies.
Is God doing His deepest work when it feels like nothing is happening?
In her spiritual formation column, Jamie Phear reflects on autumn, transition and the seasons when God’s work in us can feel almost invisible. As the leaves fall and gather around the roots, she asks whether we can resist the urge to rush ahead and trust God with the slow, hidden work of becoming.
Why remembering the good times can strengthen our faith when life feels hard
When life feels overwhelming, it can be easier to remember the struggles than the blessings. Rhiannon Goulding reflects on how rediscovering old family photographs reminded her of God’s faithfulness and the importance of holding on to hope during difficult times.
In Business: ‘I turned old leather jackets into handbags – then Songs of Praise changed everything’
What started as a simple sewing hobby became an unexpected business success after an appearance on BBC’s Songs of Praise. Becky Hunter Kelm meets Christian entrepreneur Helen Richardson, who shares how God has used her passion for upcycling to transform discarded materials, build a thriving business and open doors to share her faith.
‘I was an atheist for 30 years – then my search for truth led me to Jesus’
Author’s Corner: ‘I didn’t start writing my first novel until May 2020’
‘I grew up watching God change lives around the world – and it convinced me Jesus was real’
When faith meets fear: The hidden struggle of perfectionism
Wars and rumours of wars: Should Christians be afraid of what’s coming?
Is God doing His deepest work when it feels like nothing is happening?
Why remembering the good times can strengthen our faith when life feels hard
In Business: ‘I turned old leather jackets into handbags – then Songs of Praise changed everything’
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