All Real life articles – Page 5
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ArticleMy husband was told he had less than six months to live
In April 2023, Bekah Legg’s comedian husband Steve Legg was given a terminal diagnosis following a battle with cancer. A year later, she shares how they continue to navigate the journey with both hope and humour
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ArticleMy life story, and how the Lord has directed my path
Jo Potter, 76, describes how God’s hand in her life – both the highs and the lows – taught her to have no fear for the future
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Article‘Scientifically I should have been dead. It’s a miracle that I survived’
Kristen Jane Anderson, 41, tried to kill herself when she was 17. While her life was spared, she lost both of her legs. She spoke to Jemimah Wright about her story, and why she now lives to bring hope to others
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Article'I survived abortion'
Melissa Ohden, wife and mother to two girls, is a pro-life advocate, author and speaker. She gives us a glimpse into her experience of discovering she survived an abortion, and her resulting quest for truth
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ArticleMarried at 66!
Annie Kidd shares how God has drawn her closer to him throughout her life experiences – and gave her an unexpected gift later in life
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OpinionGod gave me a beautiful singing voice, but people said I was too 'ugly' and 'fat' for the music industry
Choir director of the London Community Gospel Choir Becky Thomas has appeared on stage alongside the likes of Elton John. But the mum of one has faced constant criticism through a glittering career.
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OpinionI tried everything to heal my body and then God led me to essential oils
Kristina Foster spent her life in and out of hospital and on bed rest, she prayed that God would tell her exactly what her body needed to heal, and he did.
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OpinionTo celebrate turning 70, I walked a 200 mile pilgrimage from Coventry to Bath
Writer Penelope Swithinbank took on the challenge of a 200 mile pilgrimage to mark her 70th birthday, spending time with God and raising money for charity at the same time.
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ArticleAmplifying the voices of abused Ugandan women
From being a World Vision-sponsored child, living in poverty to gaining a theology certificate at Oxford University, Racheal Mutesi speaks with Jemimah Wright about her passion to be a voice for the horrendously abused women in her community
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OpinionI experienced abusive relationships and thyroid cancer but I came through it by the grace of God
Camille Meskill overcame adversity to hear God’s call to start singing in church again. Then she got a diagnosis that meant she may never sing again. She shares her testimony here…
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ArticleFrom Hollywood to Jesus
Speaker and author Cynthia Garrett was the first African-American woman to front a network late night show – Later with Cynthia Garrett. She now hosts The Sessions with Cynthia Garrett on TBN. She spoke with Jemimah Wright about her dramatic journey to real faith in Jesus
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ArticleJesus first, Olympics second
Our editor, Tola-Doll Fisher, spoke to Olympic athlete Abigail Irozuru about her drive, sense of identity, faith, culture and personal struggles with body image
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Article‘I was face to face with a former IRA terrorist’
For decades Sara-Louise Martin lived with loss and battled with unforgiveness related to her father’s death. Then, in the summer of 2022, she was faced with a challenging opportunity to step into freedom and healing
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OpinionI am a Christian mum-of-five and I just found out I have ADHD
Diagnosed with ADHD at the tender age of 40, here’s what writer and mum-of-five Julie Williams learnt about herself along the way…
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OpinionShould Christians gamble? As the wife of a recovering gambling addict, I have some thoughts...
Donna Rogers, author of The Gambler His Wife And His God, explains why she believes Christians shouldn't gamble.
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OpinionGod spoke to me before my cancer diagnosis and his words kept me going
Lindsay Bruce was diagnosed with cancer after hearing a word from God, and his words were a great comfort to her.
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OpinionI am a 6ft 7 woman, people look at me but I take it as an opportunity for Evangelism
Naomi Lovell shares how she uses her height to get conversations going about Jesus.
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ArticleThe unique ministry of a ‘Big Fat Greek Mother’
Becky Hunter-Kelm spoke with actor, writer, speaker, comedian and mum of three, Olga Thompson about her dramatic encounter with God, a breakdown during early motherhood and how she lives out her faith in the comedy and entertainment space
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ArticleFrom atheist to Christian author and other miracle stories
From non-believer to Christian author I was an atheist, living my life my way and getting nowhere fast. I was disabled, in chronic pain and was depressed. I finally had enough and called out to Jesus to heal me or take me, as I’d had enough ...
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Article‘I became the first white woman ever to be ordained in northern Uganda’
Emmy Wilson, 70, has lived an extraordinary life, treating AIDS patients as a nurse in the 80s and taking Alpha into prisons around the world
