All Real life articles – Page 8
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OpinionJennifer Rees Larcombe 1942–2022: an inspiration who overcame many valleys by letting Christ take the lead
The much-admired author and public speaker Jennifer Rees Larcombe sadly lost her battle with lung cancer last week. Here her friend, evangelist J.John, reflects on her remarkable life and faith in Jesus.
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ArticleRebuilding Syria
Samara Levy first introduced us to the charity God stirred her to set up, which serves the Middle East with medical and humanitarian help, in July 2021. She is now back, sharing the stark reality of life for Syrians and challenging us all to contemplate the true cost of forgiveness
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Article‘Juliette lived briefly, but she truly has a story’
Aude Lombard shares the story of losing her daughter at 36 weeks, and how God provided comfort and a transforming perspective
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Article‘I was abused and I had to forgive my father for what he had done to me’
Mary Joy, 77, lived in a constant state of fear and anxiety and struggled with depression and anger. It was only when God healed her of the trauma of childhood abuse, and she learned to practice forgiveness and walk in step with his promises, that she was set free
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ArticleGod never promised we wouldn’t suffer
At the age of 13 Jade Reynolds was diagnosed with a debilitating disease. She tells her story, and explains how she has managed to stay strong in her faith
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ArticleRosemary Conley; ‘My life was a total mess …I needed divine help’
She may be one of the UK’s most successful diet and fitness experts but in this book extract, Rosemary reveals how she reached out to God in the midst of failure and ill-health
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OpinionI was addicted to meth but never spoke to my church about it… then on one agonising weekend Jesus brought me to freedom
Krista Woodard got stuck in a horrific cycle of drug addiction but felt that she couldn’t speak to people at her church about it. Here she shares her story…
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OpinionI was recruited into famous cult ‘The Moonies’ but managed to leave thanks to Jesus and some kind church leaders
Beth Axton was searching for God when she was invited to a meeting at the Unification Church. She was quickly sucked in and persuaded that for her salvation she not only needed to attend the meetings but hand over everything she had to the group. Until Jesus stepped in…
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ArticleIn rooms with kings and rulers
Tola-Doll Fisher spoke to prophet and art curator Oyindamola Fakeye about her lifelong passions, which have led her to meeting our new king
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Article‘God told me to go to the UK as I would meet my husband there’
Anna Tindal-Robinson was in her early 40s when she felt God say that she would be married within the year. At that stage she wasn’t even dating anyone, so the prospect seemed crazy. But in faith, she trusted; not in the hope of a husband, but in the one who had spoken the promise. And within the year, she was walking down the aisle
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Article‘God restored my marriage’
Jacqui White, 71, shares her experience of meeting the Queen, and the miraculous transformation she has seen in her own family
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ArticleA devoted servant
Veronica Zundel shares her memory of seeing the Queen up close, and provides a unique take on Her Majesty’s years on the throne
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OpinionI always thought near-death stories of meeting Jesus before being revived by doctors were rubbish… until I started researching them
Lauren Windle had always been sceptical of “near-death” divine revelation, especially when she was asked by a tabloid newspaper to cover two stories in particular. But when she asked her vicar about the credibility of these fantastical tales, she was blown away by his response… and then she fell down a rabbit hole of research.
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ArticleActress Rhoda Ofori-Attah: Called to act
Ghanaian British actress, Rhoda Ofori-Attah spoke to Jemimah Wright about a career in the spotlight, and how her church prayer group has been such a support as she navigates the ups and downs of the industry
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ArticleShopping to save lives
Faced by the unimaginable suffering of hundreds of thousands of Romanian children, Jane Nicholson MBE founded the charity FARA. Here she shares the story of how it developed
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ArticleIn Business: The power of a story
Tarnya Coley, founder of TC Publishing, shares how she went from overworked and stressed to empowering others to write and publish their own books
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ArticleMy rainbow baby: Pregnancy after stillbirth
Premier’s deputy station director, Damilola Okeke, shares her story of coming to faith, forging her career and the promise from God that she clung to after the devastating stillbirth of her daughter
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ArticleLife Lessons: ‘Never give up, it’s never too late and you are never on your own’
After caring for her sick mother, Lizzie Barker led a life of adventure in the Middle East, before studying at Bible school and working for the Billy Graham Foundation. She shares her life lessons
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