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OpinionI thought my life was falling apart when I had to stop – then I realised God was redirecting me
Sally Williams shares how being forced to stop after a concussion left her questioning the direction of her life – only to discover that God was using the pause to redirect her. As she learned to slow down and listen, Sally found a new sense of purpose and the courage to build a business she believes God had been preparing her for.
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OpinionAt 65, Caroline Quentin is pursuing a long-held dream – and reminding us that with God, it’s never too late
Actress Caroline Quentin is going to university for the first time at 65 to study History of Art. Jemimah Wright reflects on what her story, and the words of Proverbs, can teach us about trusting God with the dreams we carry.
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OpinionVictoria Beckham nearly gave up. What can her comeback teach us about faith?
Jenny Sanders reflects on what Victoria Beckham’s difficult journey from Spice Girl to successful fashion designer can teach us about perseverance. Drawing on her own experiences of depression, grief and financial hardship, Jenny explores what it means to keep going when life feels overwhelming and God seems far away.
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OpinionKatie Taylor’s retirement from boxing – we too can fight the good fight
Joy Roxborough reflects on Katie Taylor’s retirement from boxing and the Christian faith that has underpinned her remarkable career. She considers what Taylor’s example can teach us about perseverance, humility and trusting God when life gets tough.
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OpinionWhat can Christians learn from the death of the pastor’s wife?
Jacinta Read explores the difficult questions raised by the Netflix documentary Death of the Pastor’s Wife. Drawing on her experience working in a church and pastoral care, she asks how Christians can respond with humility while helping to make the church a safer place.
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OpinionWhat if we’ve got Proverbs 31 all wrong?
Nellah Grace looks again at Proverbs 31 and asks whether we’ve misunderstood its message. Could it be less about perfection and productivity, and more about wisdom?
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OpinionEvangeline Lilly: “At my core, the thing that’s most important to me is my faith”
Jemimah Wright explores Evangeline Lilly’s Christian upbringing, her years of questioning and searching, and what she says about following Christ today.
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Opinion“The world is falling apart—but do I have to fix it?” How to fight injustice without being crushed by it
Ann-Louise Graham explores how Christians can respond to overwhelming suffering and injustice without becoming paralysed by guilt or crushed by the sheer scale of the world’s problems. In an age of constant bad news, she asks whether faithfulness means recognising that while we cannot fix everything, we can respond to the opportunities God places in front of us.
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OpinionWhen does respect become complicity? What the Eiffel Tower’s ‘Invisible Women’ row can teach Christians
Becky Hunter Kelm considers the controversy surrounding female staff at the Eiffel Tower being sidelined during a visit by a Hindu religious delegation, and asks what Christians can learn from the incident. As the row raises difficult questions about religious freedom, hospitality and equality, she explores the point at which respecting another faith’s practices can become complicity.
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Opinion'Dancing Queen’ at 50: Can Christians indulge in nostalgia – or should we let the past go?
Writer Sophie Sanders reflects on the enduring appeal of ABBA’s ‘Dancing Queen’ and the powerful nostalgia it can evoke. But as she looks back on her own university days, she asks whether our longing for the past might actually be pointing us towards something much deeper – and towards the future God has prepared for us.
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OpinionI stayed silent because I thought God wanted me to: The hidden cost of faith and abuse
Christian author and educator Lucy D. Ola knows what it is like to wrestle with the tension between faith, marriage and abuse. Here, she shares how the belief that God wanted her to stay silent kept her in an abusive marriage – and how finding her voice helped her begin to rebuild her life.
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OpinionThe Lindsay Clancy mistrial has divided America – but what does it reveal about motherhood and faith?
Hope Bonarcher explores the deeply divisive Lindsay Clancy case and what it reveals about our society’s understanding of motherhood, mental illness and responsibility. As the case raises disturbing questions about motherhood, mental health and the sanctity of life, she asks what the Gospel has to say to a culture desperately in need of hope and light.
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Opinion“Araceli”: The mysterious little girl who appeared when I needed God most
When Jessica Hymus-Gant felt wounded, isolated and misunderstood while working with children in Mexico, she wondered where God was in the middle of it all. Then a little girl she had never met handed her a piece of paper containing a verse from Psalm 91 – a moment Jessica believes was a powerful reminder that God sees us, even when we feel completely alone.
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OpinionIs God Is: Should Christians watch a film about revenge, violence and calling your mother God?
Tabby Kibugi explores what Christians can learn from the controversial film Is God Is, beyond the question of whether its violent and blasphemous themes make it inappropriate viewing. The film raises uncomfortable questions about revenge, forgiveness and the danger of creating a version of God who simply mirrors our own desires.
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OpinionIf you think there’s no hope, please read this first
Today is Suicide Prevention Day, and Rachael Newham shares a powerful message for anyone struggling with hopelessness or thoughts of suicide. Drawing on her own experience and the story of Elijah, she reminds us that despair does not need to be faced alone and that God meets us with gentleness and care.
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OpinionWhat my post-holiday skincare routine taught me about getting back on track with God
After a summer of relaxation and perhaps a little too much time in the sun, make-up artist Amy Dyas found herself rethinking more than just her skincare routine. Could the same gentle, consistent approach we take to restoring our skin after a holiday also help us get back on track with God?
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OpinionWhat The Correspondent taught me about faith, perseverance and God’s timing
Have you read The Correspondent by Virginia Evans? Jemimah Wright discovers the remarkable story behind the bestselling novel – and how years of rejection, perseverance and faith have led to her extraordinary success.
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Opinion“We just trusted the organisers”: What really happened at the Big Church Festival tragedy
When tragedy struck the Big Church Festival, killing Pastor Robert Guanco and injuring several others, thousands of Christians were left frightened and searching for answers. But festival-goer, Rhiannon Goulding reflects on what happened beyond the tragedy itself – and the extraordinary calm, kindness and trust she witnessed as thousands of people faced a terrifying situation.
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OpinionBefore Botox: What ancient women knew about beauty – and what God says about it
Neve Hall is a Christian health and wellness content creator. She is passionate about helping women embrace who God created them to be and live healthy, wholehearted lives with Christ. Here, she explores what ancient women can teach us about beauty – and why returning to God’s design could change the way we think about our skin, health and appearance.
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Opinion“I still choose you”: Why renewing our vows after 10 years meant more than our wedding day
Ten years of marriage, four children and plenty of difficult seasons have taught Tola Mbakwe that “for better or for worse” means something very different when you’ve actually lived it. She shares why she and her husband chose to stand before God and their loved ones and say, once again, “I still choose you.”
