All Opinion articles – Page 57
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We should recruit police like any pastoral role, then maybe we wouldn’t have these vile texts
After a series of racist, misogynistic and violent WhatsApp messages by police officers were released this week, Lauren Windle says we should shift our focus when hiring for the force.
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How apps took me from a Sunday worshipper to a daily devoted Christian
Despite many feeling their phone is a barrier in their spiritual life, Rebecca Chamaa found a deeper connection to Jesus with the help of apps.
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Why the Christian women of today need more than the ‘you’re worth it’ message
Susanna Raj deepened her faith at a Christian women’s conference, but when she tried to tap into the same message online all she found was posts about finding your worth and your beauty. Here she explains why women need so much more.
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Why there aren’t enough men in your church and what we can all do about it
Author and chartered psychologist Annabel Clarke explains how fewer Christian men can affect individuals, families and the Church.
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COVID bulldozed through our travel plans… so we stepped out in faith and set up a business
Disappointed by the unexpected COVID-induced changes to their plans, Amanda and Nathan Savory prayed for guidance and decided to take a risk and start a business.
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Why Wordle has opened doors for community and how to get involved in the new fad
Writer Lauren Windle, explains why the latest fad ‘Wordle’ is so much more than just a brainteaser, but a wholesome connector of people.
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Medical updates are positive for depression treatment, but the Church has a part to play too
After recent updates to The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance on depression, Kintsugi Hope’s Rachael Newham explains that they’re a start but church and community have a vital part to play in people’s recovery.
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‘I was the life and soul of every party, but debt had me secretly curled up in a ball on the floor wailing’
Gaynor Lochhead was drowning in debt and out of control, but she’s back on her feet and determined to help others break free
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Dancing On Ice star and Paralympian Stef Reid speaks about reaching out to God in the wake of the accident
Paralympic long jump world record holder Stef Reid is braving the ice in ITV’s hit show, but it hasn’t all been glitz and glamour for the sportsperson who lost her leg in a boating accident at the age of 15
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The potential four day working week is great news… for the already privileged
Rest is biblical and the new four day working week will be a blessing to many. But writer Lauren Windle asks if it will be accessible to all shift workers and those in lower paid jobs or just those who sit at a desk.
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Gratitude is difficult but it can completely shift your perspective
In our final blog looking at different ways to connect with God, Claire Musters shares how thankfulness has helped her in some difficult seasons.
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It’s time to make dating a safer environment for those with disabilities
Dating with a disability comes with its own challenges. Jerusha Mather explains that when it comes to romance, the power to include is in each of our hands.
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Social prescribing: one in five GP visitors don’t need a doctor, they need a community
Bev Taylor, director of strategy for the National Academy for Social Prescribing, reveals how vital social prescribing is going to be to our society going forward and says churches have already been successfully engaging in it for centuries.
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I don’t want the vaccine and now I may lose my job - shouldn’t we be allowed to choose?
Two healthcare professionals share their reasons for not wanting to take the COVID 19 vaccine, and explain the repercussions on them and their families.
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Ten steps to get your finances in line for 2022
If you’re regularly finding you have more month than money, it might be time to put a budget in place, says Rachel Pearce.
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The last two-years have been tough on mental health, but God knows how to comfort those in despair
As the government announces plans to restore the country ‘back to normal’ many of us fear our mental health won’t be able to rebound so easily. Jenny Sanders explains that God knows how to comfort those in despair and has a message of hope for us all.
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Ricky Gervais’ Netflix series After Life is crude and brutal but offers a stark reminder about caring for the bereft
Famously atheist, Ricky Gervais undoubtedly doesn’t believe in the ‘after life’ but his dry humour and raw honesty is a reminder that working through bereavement can be slow and agonising.
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Investing in your self-esteem isn’t selfish, it’s biblical
It may be ‘Blue Monday’ but writer Nothando explains why we need to step away from comparison and low self-esteem and embrace God’s promise of life to the full.
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In the fast-paced world, slowing down to pray through the Bible is transformational
In our series on finding ways to connect with God, Amy Boucher Pye shares how she came to value the ancient practice of lectio divina, praying through the Bible.
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Infertility is a type of grief that gets worse with time and sadly the Church can be both healing and wounding
Research shows that an infertility diagnosis can cause the same level of physiological stress as that of terminal cancer. Here Rhythm of Hope’s Sarah Lang, offers insight into the pain of trying for a child and encouragement for those losing hope.