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OpinionIf you’re heading to a Christian camping festival this summer, you’ll need these expert tips for getting a good night’s sleep in a tent
Feeling exhausted as you head home from a Christian festival feels like an inevitability, but sleep experts at MattressNextDay have a list of handy hacks for those who just can’t seem to get shut eye during the festivals – and they involve making just a few preparations and adjustments that could make all the difference.
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I love moving my body with Pilates and I found that paring it with prayer an incredible way to connect with God
Founder of Prayerful Pilates, Louise Ryrie explains how Pilates can help with mental health and emotional wellbeing. Plus how she found it to do an ideal way to connect with God with combined with prayer.
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I’m a post-natal expert - men suffer from post-natal depression too, here’s how to talk to a man about it
Victoria Jennings, founder of Bloom Baby Classes, suffered from post-natal depression after having her first child. Here she explains that it also affects ten per cent of men and what steps you can take if you suspect your partner needs support.
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Does your church have an unconscious ‘middle-class uniform’? It could be putting off potential newcomers
Jennie Riley couldn’t help but notice that all the men in her church were all wearing a ’uniform’ of checked or striped shirts with jeans. Here she explores whether a consistent ‘middle-class dress code’ could be putting people off joining your church.
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Dame Deborah James’s death was announced last night but I will always remember the Bowel Babe as being full of life
Dame Deborah James has died of bowel cancer at the age of 40. Here writer Lauren Windle, pays tribute to the tireless campaigner and recalls the one eventful evening that they worked together.
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We probably all know someone who has suffered sexual violence, here’s how you can help - and saying you believe them is key
Sexual violence is very prevalent in the UK today and the impact devastates the lives of those who experience it. Here, Kathryn Slatter, CEO of Lifecentre, a charity supporting victims of sexual violence, explains her hope for the futures of people who have had this life experience and how we can support survivors.
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Love Island has many faults but it has managed to put sustainable fashion on the map, and that’s got to be a good thing
Love Island’s collaboration has thrust sustainable fashion into public consciousness, here ethical school uniform provider David Luke explains ‘buzzwords’ of the moment and what they really mean for the items in your wardrobe.
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Justin Bieber had to pause his tour due to facial paralysis struggles, but says Jesus has given him peace
The popular singer has been open about his Christian faith in the past and famously attended Hillsong church in LA. Now, the Love Yourself singer, has opened up to fans about how Jesus has helped him deal with recent medical problems.
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Travelling with kids can be agonising but wonderful, here are some pro tips for making the holidays as painless as possible
Rachel Pearce offers her top tips for holiday bliss as she prepares to travel abroad with two very little people and a happy-go-lucky husband. What could possibly go wrong?
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We stand in the gap for women working in the sex industry, we laugh, grieve and pray with them because it's what Jesus did for us
Reaching out to women in the sex industry is vital frontline work. Here, Beloved’s Emily Carter explains that in a time when women’s stories are manipulated to either promote or demonise sex work, they choose not to conform to either of these, but instead to stand in the gap.
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Can you still be friends with your ex and are you a bad Christian if you don’t manage it?
As much as we’d prefer it didn’t, dating can get messy so staying friends with an ex can be a challenge. Author of Notes On Love Lauren Windle, explores when you should and shouldn’t pursue friendship with an ex and the best ways to go about it.
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I had two children by the age of 17 and then I started taking heroin, I felt chained and trapped… until someone spoke to me about Jesus
Julie McAddock is the co-founder of Street Connect, a charity that offers hope to those battling addiction. Here she shares her personal story of transformation from being trapped in the depths of addiction with her children in foster care, to complete freedom through Christ.
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Ukrainian woman and children are now at a higher risk of trafficking for sexual exploitation or forced labour
According to the UN, the unprecedented displacement of millions of Ukrainians is “turning into a human trafficking crisis”. Now International Justice Mission (IJM) has warned that things are set to get worse for women and children as their resources run out and the risk of trafficking increases.
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God told me to invite people on a walk but I had no idea how much the weekly activity would change people's lives
When Angie Le Mar felt a “God prompt” to invite people to a walk on Facebook she had no idea that she was starting a movement that was badly needed. Now We Walk Wednesdays runs in 16 locations and there are hiking, talking, golfing and dining versions to connect people.
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Video game addiction in young people tripled over the pandemic, here’s how to spot the signs
Gaming addiction in young people increased drastically in recent years. Addiction specialist Lauren Windle explains how to spot the signs and what you can do if you’re concerned for your children.
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I’m a single dad of daughters and this Father’s Day I’ve got the most important gift to give them
Writer Andy Kind is the father to two young girls, here he explains what he hopes to teach his daughters as they venture into the world.
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Are you a conflict confronter or a conflict avoider? Thankfully there’s another way, and it’s the one modelled by Jesus
With a master’s in Conflict Resolution, Rosie Tenant is no stranger to a dispute. Here she explains how assertive, compassionate communication always trumps your fight or flight response.
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I help child victims of online sexual exploitation recover from abuse – and have seen God bring light in the darkness
Jenette Jadloc-Carredo is Aftercare Development Lead for International Justice Mission in Cebu, working to stop one of the darkest crimes in the world: the online sexual exploitation of children. She explains how her faith gives her the courage to face the darkness, and how prayer is powering change.
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Is anyone else worried that they are not ‘beach body ready’?
As summer hots up many of us will experience that familiar dread that we’re not ready to bear all in swimwear. Here Lauren Windle explains why it’s time to take a stand against the ‘beach body ready’ narrative.
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Snooze buttons are the enemy of your morning quiet time and experts say they’re bad for your wellbeing
Many of us allow ourselves a sneaky snooze in the mornings but the pros insist it’s bad for your routine. Here Lauren Windle explains why getting straight up was not only great for her sleep but for her relationship with God.
