Browse Stories

17 December 2019

Book Club

Miracles and Other Reasonable Things
Sarah Bessey (DLT, ISBN 978–0232534184)

A Life of Listening
Leighton Ford (IVP, ISBN 978–0830845736)

Book Club

17 December 2019

January 2020

Be inspired by the stories you read this month.

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17 December 2019

“The God I’ve encountered is different to what you’re making him sound like now”

​Katia Adams spoke to Claire Musters about a childhood begun in Iran, seeing the radical faith of her parents and grandparents outworked, feeling called to be a leader – and why she had to wrestle with the gender debate for herself.

Faith

17 December 2019

Longing for intimacy

Jen Baker shares candidly about her own journey towards intimacy with God, which is the subject of her new book Face to Face

Interviews

17 December 2019

A church for young people

Beth Resch spoke to Premier’s Woman to Woman presenter Maria Rodrigues about hearing God’s call for her life, and how the various roles she’s had within the Church of England are helping her impact young people’s lives

Interviews

26 November 2019

Book Club

Image of the Invisible
Amy Scott Robinson (BRF, ISBN 978-0857467898)

Book Club

26 November 2019

December 2019

Be inspired by the stories you read this month.

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26 November 2019

Sing your way through suffering

When we sing to the Lord, it can bring healing of a different kind says Joni Eareakson Tada

Faith

26 November 2019

IN CONVERSATION WITH ABBY EATON

Singer Abby Eaton seemed to have it all. She loved making music, her husband Chris was writing songs for big-name artists and the couple had a lovely home. But when they had a baby Abby found herself struggling with postnatal depression and tackling the taboo that often surrounds mental illness. She talks about her daily battle with anxiety and the joy of creating new music.

Interviews

26 November 2019

Restoring the years the locusts had eaten

Have you ever felt too old to do something new? If so, Dorothy Wigan’s story may just challenge and inspire you. After a tough start in life, she recently published a series of short stories at the age of 79.

Lifestyle

23 October 2019

Book Club

Luminaries: Twenty Lives that Illuminate the Christian Way
Rowan Williams (SPCK, ISBN 978–0281082957)

Yours Truly: Parables and Stories
Murray Watts (SPCK, ISBN 978–0281080946)

Book Club

23 October 2019

November 2019

Be inspired by the stories you read this month.

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23 October 2019

Make peace not war

Peace activist and campaigner Pat Gaffney talks to Premier’s Woman to Woman presenter, Maria Rodrigues about challenging Britain’s involvement in the arms trade, being jailed for non-violent protests and how we all have a role to play as peacemakers

Interviews

23 October 2019

Kingdom vs Chaos

Alistair McIver investigates how two women and the church are supporting the fightback against anti-social behaviour in the country’s most violent street
Everyone seems to want their 15 minutes of fame, these days. And when you, your work, or your location finally make it into the headlines of a national newspaper, that would appear to be ‘mission accomplished.’

Make a Difference

22 October 2019

Bible feasting

God’s Word is food for the soul and he has prepared a feast for us, says Sandy Mayle ...

Faith

15 October 2019

Mealtimes of grace

One way to counter the busyness of our days is to create some breathing spaces or Sabbath-moments when we can stop and recalibrate. Mealtimes offer just such an opportunity, says Kate Waterman

Lifestyle

8 October 2019

Nurture hope

Hope lights up the darkness and there are simple things we can all do to make hope a reality in our lives, says Joanne Cox-Darling

Make a Difference

1 October 2019

Book Club

We Need to Talk About Race – Ben Lindsay
SPCK - ISBN 978-0281080178

Invited: The Power of Hospitality in an Age of Loneliness - Leslie Verner
Herald Press - ISBN 978-1513804330

Book Club

24 September 2019

Hold tight – or let go

In a letter sent from Portugal to Sir Francis Walsingham, in 1587, Sir Francis Drake memorably wrote, “There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing unto the end, until it be thoroughly finished yields the true glory.”

Wellbeing

17 September 2019

October 2019

Elaine Storkey puts us straight on the Samaritan woman who met Jesus at the well

Our years at Scargill: one couple's experience of living in community

'Cancer taught me to make time for what is important'

Modern slavery: the Sheffield charity helping vulnerable women rebuild their lives

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13 September 2019

Join our Book Club

The Enlightenment of Bees
Rachel Linden (Thomas Nelson, ISBN 978–0785221401)

Brunch at Bittersweet Café
Carla Laureano (Tyndale, ISBN 978–1496420282)

Book Club

10 September 2019

Helping children keep the faith

Your children may be leaving home, but you can still encourage their relationship with God, says Rachel Turner

Relationships

3 September 2019

Rev Kate Bottley interview

She’s much in demand, but Rev Kate Bottley is determined to keep her feet on the ground, as she explains to Andrew Graystone

Interviews

27 August 2019

Church programme

Children’s worker Fiona Platt explains how Seedfield Methodist Junior Church in Bury re-energised their meetings and inspired the rest of their church community

Make a Difference

20 August 2019

Bouquets and barbed wire

Life doesn’t always work out how we planned, but we can trust God to lead us through, says Penelope Wilcock

Faith

13 August 2019

September 2019

Christy Wimber - 'I have had to rethink what I believe'

Man Alive: Adrian Plass on the compensations of age

'I love my community' - why one young woman chose to live in a deprived part of inner city Manchester

How one church is combatting loneliness in their community

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6 August 2019

Spanish retreat

Mike and Julie Jowett not only want to provide a space for people to rest and take time out of their busy lives, but also to build bridges between the Spanish people and the migrant community ...

Lifestyle

2 August 2019

Join our Book Club

Invitation to Retreat
Ruth Haley Barton
IVP
ISBN 978–0830846467

Book Club

30 July 2019

My husband's depression affected us both

We’ve often heard from people living with depression, but what is it like for those who love and care for them? Catriona Futter shares her experience of trying to support her husband

Wellbeing

23 July 2019

Our family gap year

Mary and Geoff Ferguson’s 10-month trip covering thousands of miles with their five children proved to be a faith adventure, as Mary explains to Clare Blake

Lifestyle

16 July 2019

Join our Book Club

How to Pray by Pete Greig (Hodder, ISBN 978–1529374926)

Book Club

9 July 2019

August 2019

Changing lives among the poor in Egypt

A Word for troubled times – Jo Swinney on Psalm 33

'Our friend is sleepwalking into another unhappy marriage'

How one church's youth team revitalised their work

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2 July 2019

Being a mother has inspired me

Katherine Jenkins talks to Lorraine Wylie about being a mum and her latest, very personal, album

Interviews

25 June 2019

Why we gather together

Meeting together as the Church on Sunday is more than singing a few songs, listening to a sermon and sharing coffee afterwards, says Mark Waterfield

Faith

16 June 2019

The Woman Alive Readers’ Choice Award 2019

Join us as we choose our book of the year! Editor Jackie Harris explains what you need to do ...

Book Club

13 June 2019

The Fatherhood of God

God wants a real relationship with each one of us, says Tracy Williamson, who shares how her relationship with God has changed

Faith

10 June 2019

July 2019

Meet the young theologians – three young women in the final of a theology competition

I was hooked on eBay – one woman's struggle with a shopping addiction

Learning from Lydia: a key figure in the early Church

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4 June 2019

Join our Book Club

Glorious Weakness: Discovering God in All We Lack - Alia Joy
Baker
ISBN 978–0801093340

Book Club

4 June 2019

'I discovered I am not as powerless as I thought'

Ellie Philpott is an author and runs her own natural soap and cosmetic company. She lives in the Elham Valley with her husband, a crazy poodle and several hives of honeybees

Lifestyle

28 May 2019

Creative ways to pray

Sometimes we struggle to find the words to express our hopes, fears or failings in prayer. Here are seven creative ideas to help us draw near to the one who is always ready to meet with us

Faith

21 May 2019

Sharing my struggles has enabled me to help others

Low self-esteem, ill health and a struggling faith are some of the challenges Dianne Parsons has had to face. She shares some of the lessons she has learned with Catherine Larner

Interviews

14 May 2019

Join our Book Club

This month I’m reading …
Becoming Mrs Lewis: The Improbable Love Story of Joy Davidman and C S Lewis
Patti Callahan (Harper Inspire, ISBN 978–0310104803)

Book Club

7 May 2019

June 2019

Survey: what Christians really believe and experience in modern relationships

Give dad space to do his bit – Why mums need to step back once in a while

Penelope Wilcock on the three essential elements of an apology

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2 May 2019

'We don't talk any more'

Advice for those struggling with broken relationships

Relationships

30 April 2019

Book now for our 2019 conference!

How the psalms can help us pray through all life's experiences

Faith

23 April 2019

Join our Book Club

Jesus said, ‘I am’ – Andrea Skevington (BRF, ISBN 978–0857465627)

Book Club

16 April 2019

The Wintershall story

The story behind the world-famous Wintershall plays

Lifestyle

9 April 2019

May issue - now on sale

Why silence is good for us

I took my parents to court for historic child abuse

Man Alive: James Cary on humour in the Bible

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2 April 2019

First steps in evangelism

Many people feel uncomfortable or even afraid at the thought of sharing Jesus, but it needn’t be that way. Simply take it one step at a time, says Eve Paterson, coordinator of the Great Commission at the Evangelical Alliance

Make a Difference

26 March 2019

Survival tips

The real-life diary of HopefulGirl, navigating life as a 40-something single woman in the Church

Relationships

19 March 2019

Make a spring resolution

This is a good time to ask some serious questions, says Penelope Wilcock

Wellbeing

12 March 2019

EASTER ISSUE NOW ON SALE!

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5 March 2019

Women who change their world

Three inspirational stories to celebrate International Women’s Day (8 March)

Make a Difference

26 February 2019

Join our Book Club

This month I’m reading …
The Resilient Disciple: A Lenten Journey from Adversity to Maturity, Justine Allain Chapman (SPCK, ISBN 978–0281078530)
The Way of Ignatius: A Prayer Journey through Lent, Gemma Simmonds (SPCK, ISBN 978–0281075317)

Book Club

19 February 2019

Amy Orr-Ewing

My passion for evangelism and young people, and what the Church needs to focus on now

Interviews

12 February 2019

A fine romance

Nick Page is a romantic, but has little time for Valentine’s Day…

Relationships

5 February 2019

March issue now on sale

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29 January 2019

How chocolate is changing women’s lives

Chocolate and coffee are surely two of life’s pleasures, and by choosing to buy Fairtrade products, what tastes good can do good too, as Emily McCoy explains

Make a Difference

22 January 2019

We’re more than our gender

Once upon a time, girls wore pink and played with dolls, boys wore blue and had construction toys, but not anymore. Rachel Turner considers the move towards a more gender-neutral world and what it means for our children

Lifestyle

15 January 2019

This month I'm reading ...

Once We Were Strangers, Shawn Smucker (Revell, ISBN 978–0800734763)

Book Club

15 January 2019

February 2019

Why a gender-neutral childhood can be good for our children

Joni: our trials are stepping stones to maturity

Being chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury

Why Nick Page wants to ditch Valentine's Day

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15 January 2019

The reluctant Reverend

The role of Chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury comes with both challenges and privileges, as Rev Dr Isabelle Hamley explains to Jo Swinney

Interviews

1 January 2019

At the turn of the year

What do you need to take up or lay down this year? asks Penelope Wilcock

Lifestyle

28 December 2018

The decisions that changed my life

After a devastating loss, Faye Smith found solace in a holiday of a lifetime and discovered the joy of open-air swimming

Lifestyle

23 December 2018

The truth about Christmas

It goes so much deeper than a baby born in a manger, says Veronica Zundel

Faith

23 December 2018

There’s more to our suffering than meets the eye

Meet Kristen Wetherell and Sarah Walton, the authors of Hope When it Hurts, the winning book in our 2018 Readers’ Choice Award.

Lifestyle

18 December 2018

The faith of Martha

There’s more to her story than being preoccupied with routine, says Elaine Storkey.

Faith

16 December 2018

When Christmas hurts

For many people Christmas can be a difficult time of year. Gillian Phillips reflects on her own experience and how the true message of Christmas offers hope and healing

Wellbeing

12 December 2018

This month I'm reading ...

As Kingfishers Catch Fire – Eugene Peterson
(Hodder, ISBN 978–1473657212)

Book Club

11 December 2018

January 2019

Women at work – why your value is more in who you are than what you do

The prison system isn't working for women: the call for change

Veronica Zundel: how we should view the past

God's promises – what has He said to you in the past?

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9 December 2018

What Christmas means to me

Rev Kate Bottley is a priest in Nottinghamshire and passionate about bringing stories of faith and belief to the widest audience possible. She currently presents Good Morning Sunday on Radio 2 and is a regular on Songs of Praise. Rev Kate is also supporting The Children Society’s Christmas campaign.

Lifestyle

2 December 2018

A prayer for Christmas

Faith

1 December 2018

Bake it…

Rev Kate Bottley is hoping to inspire some festive fundraising for The Children’s Society with her special Christingle cake, made from orange vanilla sponge, marmalade and fondant icing.

Recipes & Crafts

27 November 2018

Beyond the lifestyle craze

The popular Danish custom of hygge would have been very familiar to the early church, says Kate Waterman, who suggests we rediscover Koinonia this Christimas

Lifestyle

20 November 2018

How your Christmas shopping can change lives

Wondering what to buy friends and family this Christmas? Why not choose a gift that will make a real difference to someone in need?

Women's Ministry

13 November 2018

This month I'm reading ...

Love Came Down at Christmas Sinclair B Ferguson (Good Book Company, ISBN 978–1784982898)
Celtic Advent David Cole (BRF, ISBN 978–0857467447)

Book Club

6 November 2018

December 2018

Community celebration – our walking nativity

Christmas hassle? Change it to hope - Veronica Zundel

Jonathan, 12, on what Christmas means to him

A prison chaplain recounts her experience in a Category A jail

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30 October 2018

Let the light in

The darkness of winter brings both challenges and opportunities, says Penelope Wilcock

Lifestyle

23 October 2018

Why our churches need to tackle domestic abuse

A new report is encouraging churches to recognise that domestic abuse happens within their congregations and to be equipped to help those affected. Dr Rebecca Barnes reports

Women's Ministry

18 October 2018

How to be content in all situations

St Paul learned the secret of contentment and we can too, says Liz Carter

Wellbeing

16 October 2018

This month I'm reading ...

A Rumored Fortune – Joanna Davidson Politano (Revell, ISBN 978 0800728731)

Book Club

11 October 2018

Our book of the year

The votes are in and we’re delighted to announce our winner of the 2018 Readers’ Choice Award

Book Club

9 October 2018

November 2018

The challenge to live generously

Hopeful Girl on where to find single Christian men

Chine McDonald on calling, challenges and being a new mum

Man Alive: Paul Kerensa and family welcome a new bundle of joy

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9 October 2018

It’s Okay not to be Okay

Bestselling author, speaker and Bible teacher Sheila Walsh says that when she discovered “I’m not good enough and I’m good with that,” everything started to change

Interviews

25 September 2018

Set your house in order

Providence is good, but we also need to ensure we have time to laugh and enjoy life, says Penelope Wilcock

Lifestyle

18 September 2018

12 ways to study the Bible

Sometimes trying something new is the key to unlocking God’s Word ...

Faith

12 September 2018

'Multi-tasking energises me'

With her varied career, community involvement and family responsibilities, Tania Bright’s life is never dull. She talks to Jo Swinney about her journey to faith and how she manages her exceptionally busy life ...

Interviews

11 September 2018

This month I'm reading ...

Book Girl by Sarah Clarkson (Tyndale, ISBN 978–1496425805).

Book Club

10 September 2018

October 2018

We need a new vision of womanhood: Rachel Gardner on deconstructing stereotypes

Tania Bright on finding faith, juggling roles and playing to your strengths

Joni on the blessing of waiting

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28 August 2018

A time to leave, a time to arrive

How can we support young people who are leaving home for the first time to start their studies at university? Fiona Lloyd has some suggestions

Make a Difference

21 August 2018

Little things mean a lot

From craft lessons to a clothing exchange and stories that bring faith alive, meet three women who had a simple idea, a willing heart and courage to step out in faith

Make a Difference

14 August 2018

'I want people to discover the good news of Jesus'

New Testament scholar Paula Gooder talks to Catherine Larner about the importance of good theology, encouraging women and her latest book on a key figure in the early church

Interviews

8 August 2018

This month I'm reading ...

The Prayer Coin: Daring to Pray with Honest Abandon – Elisa Morgan (Discovery House, ISBN 978-1627078832)

Book Club

7 August 2018

September 2018

I always assumed I would be a mum - the struggle facing many single women

Enjoy the Bible's extraordinary stories, says James Cary

Three inspiring women who stepped out in faith

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6 August 2018

Our show is changing attitudes to Christians

A former soap star is hosting the first live Christian women's show available on Turkey's national satellite TV platform ...

Make a Difference

31 July 2018

Delicious blueberry friands for you to make

Planning an afternoon tea party or a picnic? These little almond cakes studded with blueberries are easy to make and a tasty treat

Recipes & Crafts

24 July 2018

Our mess has become our mission

Mark and Christine Daniel tell Sharon Barnard how their marriage was brought back from the brink of disaster – and why they are excited about Toucan, a new app designed to help couples transform their relationships

Relationships

17 July 2018

'I'm so much happier now'

Actress Amanda Root talks to Alastair McIver about her career and how she is using her creative gifts to help victims of trauma

Interviews

10 July 2018

This month I'm reading

First Impressions: A Contemporary Retelling of Pride and Prejudice - Debra White Smith (Bethany House, ISBN 9780764230677)

Book Club

3 July 2018

August 2018

When life falls apart, God will put you back together - Joni

Singled Out - Can you be friends with an ex?

The simple secrets to building good relationships - Mark Greene

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26 June 2018

Six tips for a holy holiday

Jo Swinney says holidays are an opportunity to refresh our body, mind and spirit

Faith

19 June 2018

Can you be just too lovely?

Being kind and serving others are foundational to Christian living, but we can take it too far, warns Sarah Phillips

Wellbeing

12 June 2018

'I would love people to find hope in what I'm doing'

Philippa Hanna tells Catherine Larner how finding faith transformed her life and her music

Interviews

5 June 2018

This month I'm reading

Everything Happens for A Reason - and Other Lies I've Loved - Kate Bowler (SPCK £9.99)

Book Club

5 June 2018

Help choose our book of the year!

Jackie Harris explains how you can be involved in choosing the Woman Alive book of the year ...

Book Club

5 June 2018

July 2018

Veronica Zundel on telling the truth

Christian apologist Lee Strobel on miracles and more

Bridging the gender gap – how two organisations are raising the profile of women in our churches

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29 May 2018

My working holiday

With World Environment Day on 5 June and Volunteers’ Week from 1–7 June, it’s the perfect month to share Fiona Thomson’s diary of a holiday in the Scottish Highlands, which combined both environmental work and volunteering

Lifestyle

22 May 2018

The invisible women

Losing your husband is devastating, but imagine if you lost your home, your income and the respect of your neighbours as well. Suzanne Green looks at the plight of widows around the world

Women's Ministry

15 May 2018

'Courage is a muscle – I am much more confident now'

Former CIA counterterrorism expert Michele Rigby Assad talks to Catherine Larner about seeking God’s plan for her life and encouraging women to fulfil their potential

Interviews

8 May 2018

This month I'm reading

Grenfell Hope: Stories from the Community - Gaby Doherty (SPCK, ISBN 978-0281079629)

Book Club

2 May 2018

June 2018

Joni on the goodness of God
Where do you find comfort? Penelope Wilcock looks to colours when life gets tough
Unexpected journey - the heartache and challenge of coping with ageing parents
Katharine Hill on helping children find a faith that lasts

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1 May 2018

Join the party!

In the ancient agricultural calendar, May heralds the beginning of the season of growth and life. Kate Waterman explains how the natural world encourages us to delight in rest and play

Lifestyle

24 April 2018

The joy of lavender

Easy to grow and with many uses around the home, lavender is a wonderful addition to your garden, says Sarah Linklett

Recipes & Crafts

17 April 2018

Singled Out

The real-life diary of HopefulGirl, navigating life as a 40-something single woman in the church

Relationships

10 April 2018

How I learnt to see myself as God sees me

What do you believe about yourself? Jo Swinney shares what helped her to leave behind a poor self-image

Faith

4 April 2018

This month I'm reading

Hear My Heart: What I Would Say to You – Billy Graham (Authentic Media, ISBN 978- 1780781174)

Book Club

3 April 2018

May 2018

Veronica Zundel on the people we exclude
Hopeful Girl on matchmaking in church: the good, the bad and the ugly
Love Russia reports on the difficulties faced by young women brought up in orphanages
Penelope Wilcock on the link between your inner and outer worlds

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27 March 2018

Keep your face to the Son

Joni Eareckson Tada recalls spring days on the family farm and the lesson of the tomato seed

Faith

20 March 2018

The Christian woman’s guide to life online

Media professional Michelle Vandepol answers some frequently asked questions

Lifestyle

13 March 2018

Living with a life-limiting illness

Ruth van den Broek was diagnosed with the degenerative disease cystic fibrosis (CF) as a baby and grew up knowing she would not live to a ripe old age. Now in the ‘twilight years’ of her late twenties, she tells Sharon Barnard why she is able to look to the future with hope

Wellbeing

7 March 2018

This month I'm reading

Love, Henri: Letters on the Spiritual Life Henri Nouwen (Hodder, ISBN 978-1473632127)
Essential Writings Jean Vanier (DLT, ISBN 978-0232527537)

Book Club

6 March 2018

April 2018

How to manage the menopause
Time to let go of things that drag you down - advice from Pen Wilcock
Bible study: the brave midwives who refused to obey
Nick Page on Imposter Syndrome

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27 February 2018

Chosen by women like you

Looking for some different resources and ideas to refresh your women’s meeting, home group or Bible study? Sharon Barnard gets recommendations from women involved in a variety of study groups

Women's Ministry

20 February 2018

What the women of the Bible can teach us today

Elaine Storkey begins a new series of studies focusing on women in the Bible and the challenges they faced.

Faith

13 February 2018

I can only be who I am

Bishop Libby Lane talks to Catherine Larner about being a pioneer, making prayer a priority and the opportunities her role brings

Interviews

7 February 2018

This month I'm reading

The Masterpiece – Francine Rivers (Tyndale, ISBN 978-1496407900)
The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenbeck – Bethany Turner (Revell, ISBN 978-0800727666)

Book Club

7 February 2018

March 2018

Bishop Libby Lane on new opportunities, being a pioneer and the importance of prayer
Confessions of an accidental stepmum
Your responses to Veronica’s article on sexual harassment

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30 January 2018

Welcome the season of stirrings

Kate Waterman looks at how to make the most of spring.

Wellbeing

23 January 2018

How to finish well

Confronting the idea of our own mortality or losing those we love is something most people avoid, but in doing so we relinquish control of what happens to us in our final moments and we miss out on a great opportunity, says Ann Clifford.

Faith

16 January 2018

Called to make an impact

How one peer is championing international human rights justice from the corridors of Westminster. Alastair McIver talks to Baroness Elizabeth Berridge

Make a Difference

11 January 2018

This month I’m reading …

The Way of the Carmelites: A Prayer Journey Through Lent James McCaffrey, OCD (SPCK, ISBN 978-0281075294)

Lenten Healing: 40 Days to Set You Free from Sin Ken Kniepmann (Ave Maria Press, ISBN 978-1594717956)

Book Club

9 January 2018

February 2018 – New Look Issue

Baroness Elizabeth Berridge – on her calling to politics, making an impact and the importance of prayer

Love on the mission field – Dating in a different culture has very different rules, as two young missionaries discovered

Ideas and inspiration – Make the most of spring Great ideas to celebrate the season of hope

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3 January 2018

Be a force for good

Penelope Wilcock suggests we take inspiration from monastic traditions and learn to speak and listen wisely

Wellbeing

26 December 2017

Mission on your doorstep

Could you give an hour a week to chat online and encourage someone who is lonely or facing difficulties? Matt Rich introduces the ministry of Chatnow

Make a Difference

19 December 2017

'I think things always get better'

Jeremy Vine talks to Catherine Larner about the changing face of news, how people communicate and staying positive in a time of uncertainty

Interviews

12 December 2017

This month I'm reading

The Way of Wisdom – Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller
(Hodder, ISBN 978-1473647558)

Book Club

5 December 2017

January 2018

Veronica Zundel – it’s time we took a stand against sexual harassment

Man Alive – James Carey on his year with the Bible

Our lost children – mothers share heartbreaking stories of how drugs and crime wrecked lives

Finding faith at last – a dancer's testimony

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28 November 2017

Facing the year ahead

Have you suffered a difficult year – or years? Anne Le Tissier draws lessons and encouragement from the life of David

Faith

21 November 2017

Six things I am learning

In September Laura Treneer was appointed Chief Executive of Woman Alive’s parent company, the charity CPO (Christian Publishing & Outreach), where she has been Innovation Director for the last three years. Her husband is pastor of a large Baptist church in Brighton where they live with their family.

Make a Difference

14 November 2017

5 ways to share the joy of Christmas

The good news of Jesus is for everyone, and what better time than Christmas to find creative ways to share it with our friends and neighbours. Sharon Barnard discovers some inspiring ideas from churches up and down the UK

Make a Difference

8 November 2017

This month I'm reading

In Touch With God – Michael Green & Rosemary Green (SPCK, ISBN 978-0281078127)
Keeping Advent & Christmas – Leigh Hatts (DLT, ISBN 978-0232533354)

Book Club

7 November 2017

December 2017

Great ideas for Christmas – practical, spiritual and creative

Facing the year ahead: Anne Le Tissier has some tips from God's Word

Katherine Welby Roberts on motherhood and mental health

Out of my comfort zone – new CPO chief exec Laura Treneer on what she's learning

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31 October 2017

Remembrance Day blessing

Fiona Thomson reports on a small church with big ideas for reaching out into their community

Make a Difference

24 October 2017

Connect with the seasons

Build rest into your life by following the ancient seasonal rhythms of the year, says Kate Waterman ...

Wellbeing

17 October 2017

'I have to make the presence of God my priority'

Author, speaker and pastor Christy Wimber talks to Catherine Larner about stepping down as leader of her local church, sharing her story in her new book and the big challenge facing the Church today

Interviews

10 October 2017

This month I'm reading

My Utmost for His Highest – Oswald Chambers (Discovery House, ISBN 978-1627077354)
Utmost Ongoing: Reflections on the Legacy of Oswald Chambers (Discovery House, ISBN 978-1627076791)

Book Club

3 October 2017

November 2017

Help, we're losing our grandchildren - advice from Katherine Hill on when your child's marriage fails
Secret believers – A moving testimony from a former Muslim living on the West Bank
Veronica Zundel says it's time we all stopped complaining
Natural ways to lower your risk of heart disease

Cover

26 September 2017

My faith takes first place now

Actress Emma Rigby talks to Alastair McIver about life in Hollywood, rediscovering her faith and resetting her priorities.

Interviews

19 September 2017

Never say never - a teashop story

In January 1994, we ran a short feature about the teashop at Lee Abbey in Devon, which had recently been given a star rating in the Egon Ronay guide, Just a Bite. It was managed by Mollie Foster. Now, 24 years later, Mollie shares her story and explains how God has led her back to the teashop …

Lifestyle

18 September 2017

Catherine Campbell wins our Readers' Choice Award!

We’re delighted to announce that the winner of the Woman Alive Readers’ Choice Award is Chasing the Dawn by Catherine Campbell.

Book Club

12 September 2017

I'm just a mum who paints

Hannah Dunnett’s watercolour paintings combined with Scripture are sold throughout the UK. She talks to Sandie Shirley about how it all began ...

Faith

7 September 2017

This month I'm reading

A Nearly Infallible History of the Reformation - Nick Page (Hodder, ISBN 978-1444749694)
Praying the Bible with Luther - Michael Parsons (The Bible Reading Fellowship, ISBN 978-0857465030)

Book Club

5 September 2017

October 2017

Hollywood actress Emma Rigby on rediscovering her faith
Learning from King David - do you reflect the kindness of God?
Adrian Plass on the unsigned gifts of God
Egypt: how Christian women are supporting and encouraging one another

Cover

29 August 2017

Daughters of dissent

The United Reformed Church is celebrating the centenary of its first ordained female minister. Karen Carter tells her story, and meets some of the women following in her footsteps in pioneering ministry ...

Women's Ministry

22 August 2017

Restoring the broken-hearted

Clare Blake discovers a ministry helping those devastated by divorce or relationship breakdown

Relationships

16 August 2017

Do you reflect the kindness of God?

This heart-warming story challenges us to consider how we treat others, says Anne Le Tissier ...

Faith

15 August 2017

Hold the dream

Co-founder and global pastor of Hillsong Church Bobbie Houston talks to Catherine Larner about the importance of women’s ministry, facing criticism and staying the course

Interviews

11 August 2017

This month I'm reading

The Magnificent Story: Uncovering a Gospel of Beauty, Goodness & Truth
– James Bryan Smith

Book Club

9 August 2017

September 2017

Bobbie Houston on the importance of women's ministry – and dealing with criticism
Westminster workers – meet the woman supporting MPs and other staff in Parliament
Know your weaknesses – tackling the flaws that hold you back

Cover

8 August 2017

Joni Eareckson Tada

The Japanese art form that teaches us about God's grace

Faith

1 August 2017

What's your ministry? Summer opportunities

Meet the women using their holidays to reach out and support others

Make a Difference

25 July 2017

To have and to hold – how to negotiate different spiritual needs in a marriage

How can we keep in step spiritually?

Relationships

18 July 2017

This month I'm reading

The Captain's Daughter – Jennifer Delamere
The Sweet Smell of Magnolias and Memories – Celeste Fletcher McHale

Book Club

11 July 2017

August 2017

Learning to live joyfully
Possessions: minimalism and the grace economy
How to navigate different spiritual needs in your marriage
The soldier’s wife who took on the MoD

Cover

11 July 2017

What do you do?

It is not always an easy question to answer, says Andrew Graystone

Lifestyle

4 July 2017

How to deal with disappointment

Claire Musters explains why we need to work through our disappointments and shares what has helped her through some testing times

Wellbeing

30 June 2017

2017 Readers’ Choice Award

Voting has now closed for our special Readers’ Choice Award at this year’s Christian Resources Together (CRT) conference in September ...

Book Club

27 June 2017

The way I live ought to be normal for all Christians

Ruth Valerio talks to Catherine Larner about living out her principles, what the Bible says about caring for the environment and her new role with Tearfund

Lifestyle

21 June 2017

This month I'm reading

A Fragile Hope by Cynthia Ruchti
The Second Bride by Katharine Swartz

Book Club

16 June 2017

July 2017

Actress Tippi Hendren on Hitchcock, The Birds and her debt to her parents

Sharing your faith with those closest to you

Introverts unite! You don't have to pray out loud

'I thought I wasn't interesting enough' – own your faith story

Cover

13 June 2017

What's your ministry?

Meet the women using social media to reach out and support others

Make a Difference

6 June 2017

Miracles in the city centre

The exciting ministry that takes prayer to the streets

Make a Difference

30 May 2017

Home at last!

Jo Swinney considers what turns a house into a home

Lifestyle

23 May 2017

This month I'm reading ...

I'll Push You: A Journey of 500 miles, Two Best Friends and One Wheelchair

Book Club

16 May 2017

Inside our June issue

Find out social media can reach the millennials for our churches

Naomi Long shares her experiences of faith in politics

Amanda Pilz discovered how to trust in God after her father's abandonment

Bake a delicious chocolate raspberry tart this summer

Cover

9 May 2017

Companions for the journey

The ministry of walking each other home

Make a Difference

2 May 2017

Thy Kingdom Come

Inspiring stories from women who took part last year

Faith

25 April 2017

The Single File

How to avoid getting into an abusive relationship

Relationships

18 April 2017

Liz Earle

Beauty entrepreneur Liz Earle speaks about healthy living, giving back and celebrating Easter

Lifestyle

12 April 2017

This month I'm reading ...

"At Home in the World" by Tsh Oxenreider

Book Club

11 April 2017

Look inside our May issue

A chance to vote for your favourite book

Learn how to pray for our nation

A daughter's battle with anorexia

Liz Earle, beauty entrepreneur, in the hot seat

Cover

4 April 2017

Missing my mother

Jenny Baxter was 16 years old when her mum died from cancer - she now encourages women to celebrate motherhood and support each other

Relationships

1 April 2017

Easter craft

Easter decorations for you to make

Recipes & Crafts

28 March 2017

Could you live without your smartphone?

That's the challenge researcher Guy Brandon set himself and it proved to be enlightening ...

Relationships

21 March 2017

What I've learned about prayer

Pete Greig talks to Claire Musters about the struggles, the miracles and the lessons he's learned about talking with God ...

Faith

15 March 2017

This month I'm reading

"What Falls From the Sky" by Esther Emery

Book Club

14 March 2017

Look inside our April issue

Engage in some Easter craft

How would switching off your smartphone impact you

Pete Greig in the hot seat

How to shift those headaches .... naturally

Cover

7 March 2017

Sharing words of life and hope

Vulnerable women are discovering the impact the Bible can have on their lives, thanks to a collaborative approach from a women's project and SGM Lifewords. Jeremy Williams reports ...

Women's Ministry

28 February 2017

What's robbing you of your peace?

Jennifer Rees Larcombe identifies what robs us of peace as "morbids". She explains how to recognise them and send them packing!

Wellbeing

21 February 2017

Carrie Grant: "This is extreme parenting"

Carrie and David Grant have four children with hidden disabilities. Carrie tells Catherine Francis about how they manage and how others can learn about people on the autistic spectrum

Interviews

14 February 2017

This month I'm reading ...

Find out what Amy is recommending us to read for March ...

Book Club

14 February 2017

Look inside our March issue

Carrie Grant in the hot seat

Remembering Jill Saward and her amazing work

Read about Claire Muster's experience of keeping a mother-daughter journal

Inspiration for holidays with a difference

Cover

7 February 2017

I discovered I was a food addict

Read Hilary Browne's story of compulsive overeating and how she broke free ...

Wellbeing

1 February 2017

Inside our February issue

Learn how to rest well

Get creative with some simple crochet

Adrian Plass talks about his new book

Learn more about forgiveness

Cover

1 February 2017

How do you react under pressure?

Anne Le Tissier explores the life of King David and draws out some lessons on how handle stress in a godly way ...

Faith

1 February 2017

When God says, "Not Yet"

Lyndall Bywater shares her journey of faith and how she coped with waiting for one of her prayers to be answered ...

Faith

1 February 2017

A rhythm of rest

Make this the year you discover God’s gift of Sabbath. Suzanne Green talks to Shelly Miller about introducing a rhythm of rest in our lives

Lifestyle

31 January 2017

This month I'm reading ...

Find out what Amy is recommending us to read for February ...

Book Club

15 January 2017

This month I'm reading ...

Find out what Amy is recommending for January ...

Book Club

6 December 2016

All That Jazz!

Award-winning saxophonist YolanDa Brown tells Russ Bravo how motherhood has impacted her faith and her music

Interviews

10 November 2016

Find out what's inside this month

Martha Collison in the hot seat

Read about our Christian shepherdess

How to organise a nativity play in your town

Learn tips for a stress-free Christmas

Cover

10 November 2016

Martha Collison speaks

Martha tells Catherine Larner about life after "The Great British Bake Off" and the opportunities it has given her to work with Christian charities ...

Interviews

10 November 2016

Wonderful time of year?

Rob Parsons shares a humorous but helpful look into how we can combat the stress of preparing for Christmas that can threaten to make it feel anything but "a wonderful time of year"

Relationships

10 November 2016

A horse changed my life

Hazel Southam explains how a horse called Duke was able to bring her comfort and hope during the most stressful year of her life ...

Wellbeing

12 October 2016

Find out what's inside this month

Learn how to embrace change

Pen Wilcock explains how to find your "treasures of darkness"

Make a festive wreath ready for Christmas

Cover

12 October 2016

Seeing faith in work

Having struggled with their wealth as Christians, Yolanda Ibbett talks about how she and her husband brought their work and faith together in their multi-million pound enterprise ...

Lifestyle

12 October 2016

Coping with no work

Miriam Dann explains the sobering experience that being unemployed had on her and how she changed how she saw herself and others as a result ...

Wellbeing

12 October 2016

The Banana Trap

Susan Williams considers the challenge of change and why we are so often resistant even when things are going wrong ...

Wellbeing

12 September 2016

Find out what's inside this month

Our cover girl YolanDa Brown in the hot seat

Engage scripture creatively using a Bible art journal

Learn how to help our honey bees

Cover

12 September 2016

Bible art

Find a new way of engaging with scripture using creativity. Deborah Gregg shows us what she has been doing ...

Faith

12 September 2016

Second chances

Sharon Grenham-Thompson discusses the gift of second chances that involves us loving others and realising that no-one is beyond the reach of God ...

Make a Difference

12 September 2016

My cancer journey

Su McClellan explains how running became part of her journey and how she now uses it to help cancer patients in the Middle East ...

Women's Ministry

15 August 2016

Find out what's inside this month

Pam Rhodes tells of her parents' romance and life together

Does your prayer position affect your prayers?

Three women share their ministry of writing

5 great ways to use rosemary ...

Cover

15 August 2016

Draw closer to God

Liz Jennings explores ways to tap into your creativity and allow God to speak to you ...

Faith

15 August 2016

Change the world

Dr Eve Poole on bringing "Kingdom values" to the business world – and how small decisions can make a big difference ...

Make a Difference

15 August 2016

What is perfectionism?

Rev Will van der Hart discusses the basis of perfectionism showing it is a male as well as a female issue and how grace is the only antidote ....

Wellbeing

12 July 2016

Find out what's inside this month

Be transformed this summer ... we have many articles to show you how

Joni shares her lessons from a hospital bed

Learn five ways to use cucumber

Make some fruity chocolate fudge

Cover

12 July 2016

Wish you were here

Jackie Parsons shares some inspiration about how to slow down when we're on our holidays and give God a chance to speak to us ...

Lifestyle

12 July 2016

Blankets to comfort

Find out how you can put your sewing, knitting or crocheting skills to work to make comfort blankets for sick children. Lyn Alderson explains ...

Make a Difference

12 July 2016

Taking on too much?

Sue Williams discusses the difficulties of saying "No" as Christians but the importance of setting boundaries for everyone's best interests ...

Wellbeing

8 June 2016

Find out what's inside this month

Violence against women: make your voice heard

Why I left the church ... and found my way back

Three keys for a life of faith

Finding God in unexpected places

Cover

8 June 2016

A mouse and a lobster

Two very different creatures, but God used them both to encourage Jennifer Rees Larcombe ...

Faith

8 June 2016

My season of searching

Sarah Bessey loved Jesus, but left church disillusioned. She tells Amy Boucher Pye about the struggles she faced – and how she came to return ...

Faith

8 June 2016

Women of courage

When Therese Hughes MBE began looking for a wig to help a customer, she little knew it would lead to a change of career and an honour from the Queen ...

Make a Difference

5 May 2016

Find out what's inside this month

A tribute to our Queen

Meet some summer festival organisers

Learn how to be a cheerful giver

Five great ways to use mint

Cover

5 May 2016

Not too late with God

Instead of allowing failure or wrong choices to hold us back. Anne Le Tissier shows how God can offer us second chances ...

Faith

5 May 2016

How to be fruitful

The team at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC) present a liberating approach to being fruitful in evangelism and discipleship

Lifestyle

5 May 2016

Filled with shame

Carol Bostock reports on her shame of weighing 26 stone, taking drastic surgical measures to lose weight and how she found real healing beyond this

Wellbeing

7 April 2016

Find out what's inside this month

Uncovering some of the shocking truths about violence against women globally

Raising awareness about pornography among women

Caleb Storkey in the hot seat

Five great ways to use coconut oil

Cover

7 April 2016

Treasure hunters

Susan Baxter overcame her shyness and discovered she could share her faith through the Treasure Hunt Ministry. Here she explains ...

Faith

7 April 2016

Live a bigger life

Catherine Larner interviews beauty entrepreneur Liz Warom about being a Christian in the world of business and encouraging and empowering women

Lifestyle

7 April 2016

Live life abundantly

Catherine Butcher considers how we can live our lives fruitfully ...

Lifestyle

10 March 2016

Find out what's inside this month

Bridget and Adrian Plass: our passion for the work of Scargill House

How can we best help homeless people?

Joni: my quadraplegia is a blessing

Five great uses for yoghurt

Cover

10 March 2016

Winter in your soul?

Jill Rattle explores the winter season of our souls and has tips on getting through when your faith is weak ...

Faith

10 March 2016

Will I have children?

Nicola Jackson shares how faith has helped her through the disappointment of failed attempts at having a baby ...

Faith

10 March 2016

What's your motivation?

Wendy Mann explains how love needs to be the motivating force to help others and see their lives transformed, and how we can find this by connecting with God's love

Make a Difference

10 February 2016

Find out what's inside this month

Elaine Storkey reports on the horror of honour killings

What I learned from my daughter's Aspergers

Five ways to use camomile

Cover

10 February 2016

Being good enough

Diane Louise Jordan chats about her life - parenting, faith and slowing down

Interviews

10 February 2016

On being human

Russ Bravo discusses whether he is man enough for today's world. Or whether God has other ideas anyway .......

Relationships

10 February 2016

Rejection hurts

Suzanne Green shares what she has learned about keeping your self-esteem intact

Wellbeing

13 January 2016

Find out what's inside this month

Women who followed in footsteps of the suffragettes

Review your life this New Year

Sheridan Voysey in the hot seat

Five ways to use tea tree oil

Cover

13 January 2016

The marriage weekend

Ginny and Thom Gangway attended a Time for Marriage course - Ginny shares their experiences ...

Relationships

13 January 2016

Where are you hiding?

Nicki Copeland reveals the many things we may hide behind to protect ourselves

Wellbeing

13 January 2016

His identity was lost

Sheridan tells Amy Boucher-Pye how he dealt with the disappointments and doubts in his life

Wellbeing

10 December 2015

Plight of refugees

Refugees worker Catherine Ashcroft tells Mandy Pilz why Europe's open door policy is not the answer ...

Interviews

10 December 2015

What about the boys?

Helen Jaeger discusses how boys are being left behind in a world that has been concentrating on the girls

Relationships

10 December 2015

Renew your mind

Michele Morrison explores how we can change our thinking habits and achieve a 'holier' mind ...

Wellbeing

10 November 2015

Father Christmas real?

How do we explain Father Christmas to our children as Christian parents? Trisha Foote explains how her family tackled the issue

Lifestyle

10 November 2015

Love Christmas again

Suzanne Green explores why many of us - especially women - groan at the thought of Christmas, and what we can do to love Christmas again

Lifestyle

10 November 2015

Christmas in Uganda

Maureen Mwagale wanted to give Ugandan slum families a Christmas party - read about what happened at this surprising event and what it led to

Make a Difference

8 October 2015

Godly habits at work

Find out five simple things that you could do to help you live out your faith at work

Lifestyle

8 October 2015

A letter from Kenya

Joyce Njoki Muriuki explains how she moved from being a frustrated farmer to being an adventurous one – with results that have transformed her community

Make a Difference

8 October 2015

Manage stress better

Learn from Kate Middleton (the other one!) why stress can be a particular problem for busy Christians and how we can learn to manage it well

Wellbeing

10 September 2015

Seeking guidance

In our preoccupation with making the 'right' decisions to know what to do next, Lucy Mills suggests the ways that God wants to lead us forward

Faith

10 September 2015

Family matters

Find out how Marion Andrews and her family have benefited from their multi-generational living arrangements and made it work

Relationships

10 September 2015

Mindful of God

Veronica Zundel explains how she finds 'mindfulness' helpful both mentally and spiritually

Wellbeing

10 August 2015

Encourage our children

Katharine Hill explains the importance of encouragement to our children, particularly in what is said to them

Relationships

10 August 2015

Be kind to ourselves

Learn from Tania Bright how to embrace and move on from our failures

Wellbeing

10 August 2015

Jesus was my lifeline

Discover Joyce Passmore's story of how she clung to Jesus during her 15 years confined in a psychiatric hospital

Wellbeing

14 July 2015

Life on kids' TV

Hannah Hiles talks to CBeebies' Gemma Hunt about her work and what it's like being a role model

Interviews

14 July 2015

Church and belonging

Elaine Storkey explains why she believes that belonging to a local church is essential to our Christian lives

Lifestyle

14 July 2015

Little treasures?

Feel challenged by parenting articles which tell you to treasure every moment? You're not alone, as Ruth Strange explains ...

Relationships

8 June 2015

Policewoman to vicar

Find out how Eileen Heaney made the transition from policewoman to a new vocation as a vicar

Lifestyle

8 June 2015

Helping our daughters

As cultural pressure increases on our youth, Tanith Carey explores how parents can help their daughters to tackle these pressures

Relationships

8 June 2015

Therapeutic Journalling

Lyn Alderson explains how keeping a journal can help combat the stress and worries of our lives

Wellbeing

12 May 2015

My real healing

Jennifer Rees Larcombe reflects on the emotional healing that took place six years before her physical healing miracle in 1990 ...

Faith

12 May 2015

Baking for God

Martha Collison speaks to Ali Herbert about her faith and life after 'The Great British Bake Off'

Interviews

12 May 2015

Life in Ukraine

A young mother describes how life has changed in Ukraine since the conflict with Russia

Lifestyle

8 April 2015

Giving to everyone?

We are bombarded by requests to give financially. Fiona Mearns from UK charity Stewardship offers some advice

Make a Difference

8 April 2015

Mental health stigma

Katharine Welby-Roberts, daughter of the Archbishop of Canterbury, talks to Ali Herbert about coping with mental health issues

Wellbeing

8 April 2015

Strain of caring

Paul Tonks was overjoyed when his wife was healed, but then started to have difficulties of his own

Wellbeing

11 March 2015

My dream came true

When Lyn wrote out her future hopes, God took them literally ...

Faith

11 March 2015

Renew and reuse

An article on food waste shocked Jenny Dawson into action ...

Make a Difference

11 March 2015

Voice for young mums

Photographer Jendella Benson is challenging young mum stereotypes ...

Women's Ministry

12 February 2015

A "Beautiful Mess"

Ali Herbert interviews Danielle Strickland about her childhood, coming to faith, and ministry among the disadvantaged

Interviews

12 February 2015

Ways to use honey

Catherine Francis explains five different ways that we can make use of honey

Recipes & Crafts

12 February 2015

Our wonderful children

After years of infertility, Angela Moore celebrates Mothering Sunday this year with her six children ...

Relationships

12 January 2015

Sheridan Voysey speaks

Sheridan Voysey shares some of the ups and downs of life and how we can all have a "resurrection year"

Interviews

12 January 2015

Grandchildren teach us

Jackie Parsons shares how God has been teaching her through her grandchildren

Relationships

12 January 2015

It's not about you

Amanda Pilz discusses ways we are taught to build our confidence and self-esteem and shows us how it should be done

Wellbeing

15 December 2014

God will never let go

Prison chaplain and radio presenter Sharon Grenham-Toze reveals how she discovered that God holds on to us through all situations

Faith

15 December 2014

Entertaining Angels

Amy Boucher-Pye suggests ways that we can practise hospitality without the pressure of 'doing it right'

Lifestyle

15 December 2014

Future hopes for women

Amanda Jackson from Micah Challenge discusses her hopes and dreams for women across the world in the year ahead

Women's Ministry

5 November 2014

The "Bake Off" queen

Mary Berry speaks about her passions in life - her love of baking and how she has balanced her career with her family life.

Interviews

5 November 2014

I survived Ebola

Suzanne Green speaks to Nancy Writebol about how she contracted and survived the Ebola virus

Interviews

5 November 2014

Should we celebrate?

Trisha Foote takes our cynicisms about Christmas and reminds us that there are still good reasons to celebrate

Lifestyle

8 October 2014

Don't give up on church

Whatever our experiences of church, Amy Boucher-Pye explains why church is God's vessel on earth and we should not give up on it.

Faith

8 October 2014

Now faith is real

Kasey Van Norman reveals how God used her life-threatening physical illness to challenge her faith and make it more real than she had even known before

Faith

8 October 2014

Be a Peacemaker

In a month of remembering the impact of war and hostilities Penelope Wilcock discusses what we can do for peace

Make a Difference

11 September 2014

Reclaim the good news

Philip Yancey encourages us to welcome the good news of our faith despite our struggles and doubts

Interviews

11 September 2014

Look Good Feel Better

Marion Andrews reports on her work with a charity who help women battling cancer continue to look their best ...

Make a Difference

11 September 2014

Internet grooming

A reader's experience of being groomed on the net shows it is not just the young who are being targeted ...

Wellbeing

14 August 2014

Beat the holiday blues

Sue Williams discusses ways in which single people don't have to holiday alone

Lifestyle

14 August 2014

Because I'm 'Appy

Bex Lewis explains what an 'app' is and how we can make use of them in our everyday lives

Lifestyle

14 August 2014

Be kind to yourself

Fun and frivolity are essential to our well-being – Penelope Wilcock explains why

Wellbeing

15 July 2014

The power of music

Carol Pemberton, founder of Black Voices, talks about the increasing popularity of community singing

Interviews

15 July 2014

Sundays not so easy!

Allison Robinson talks about the pressures of being mum, teacher and pastor's wife on a Sunday

Lifestyle

15 July 2014

Friends Reunited

Veronica Zundel discusses those people with who we just 'click', and why we should value our friends

Relationships

12 June 2014

Jamaica 'pocket rocket'

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is preparing for the Commonwealth Games and talks about her Christian faith

Interviews

12 June 2014

Urgent vs Important

Michele Morrison dicusses how to keep our focus on God to discern what is important rather than just urgent

Lifestyle

12 June 2014

Music uniting people

Meet the woman who is changing lives by bringing music to a deprived area of Cardiff

Make a Difference

15 May 2014

Embrace new life

Christine Holmes speaks of how she moved on in her life to embrace change after her husband died of cancer

Lifestyle

15 May 2014

Heavenly Supplies

Read how an Essex church meets the need of the community for a local shop

Make a Difference

15 May 2014

Joy of grandparenting

Rob Parsons talks about the joys and challenges of this special relationship

Relationships

17 April 2014

Meet the flower lady

Trisha Gallagher shares her experience of distributing flowers that would otherwise be discarded

Make a Difference

17 April 2014

Taking God at his Word

Ruth Flynn explains how the Bible helped her face and overcome her fear of water

Wellbeing

17 April 2014

Women in leadership

Michele Guinness discusses her latest book in relation to the issues facing women in leadership

Women's Ministry

13 March 2014

Walk way of St James

Stephanie Pena shares her experience of when she and her family followed an ancient pilgrim way

Faith

13 March 2014

Importance of friends

Jackie Anderson discusses whether women put enough time and energy into maintaining relationships with girlfriends

Relationships

13 March 2014

Lose weight, feel great

Liz Babbs looks to faith and lifestyle rather than faddy diets to achieve a fit and healthy body

Wellbeing

13 February 2014

Let's have a cup of tea!

It’s the simplest of invitations, but it can make a big difference to someone. Sharon Barnard explores practising hospitality ...

Make a Difference

13 February 2014

On the fringes of society

Charlotte Walker reveals the tough challenges for Indian women with leprosy

Make a Difference

13 February 2014

Inside a Marriage

Pippa Gumbel talks about her marriage with Nicky and her own journey into the limelight

Relationships

13 January 2014

Life after debt

Patricia Green interviews Heather Keates and finds out how personal experience of debt inspired her to create the national charity Community Money Advice.

Make a Difference

13 January 2014

Have a clear out!

Lucy Mills challenges us to deal with the clutter that clogs up our hearts and minds, and suggests helpful ways we can do this ...

Wellbeing

13 January 2014

Plan a morning retreat

Angie Pollard on how she organised a quiet morning with God for a group of women – plus 12 easy steps to doing it yourself

Women's Ministry

16 December 2013

South African Adventure

Claire Musters interviews Nathan and Lou Fellingham about the six months they spent in South Africa working with PJ Smyth and GodFirst church

Lifestyle

16 December 2013

A spiritual journal

Amy Boucher-Pye discusses the practicalities and benefits of keeping a spiritual journal

Wellbeing

16 December 2013

Captivating Course

Ellie Philpott joined a group of friends in attending the Captivating course written by John and Stasi Eldredge for women and found it an affirming and helpful experience.

Women's Ministry

13 November 2013

Finding my way

It's a new phase now for songwriter and worship leader Martin Smith

Interviews

13 November 2013

Create quiet space

We loved these suggestions to bring meaning to our Christmas preparations

Recipes & Crafts

13 November 2013

Christmas redeemed

Simplicity is the way to go if we want to rescue the festival, says Penelope Wilcock

Wellbeing

14 October 2013

Andrew's homecoming

A touching short story by Fran Bovington

Faith

14 October 2013

Acts of kindness

Suzanne Green on a simple and sometimes neglected Christian spiritual fruit: kindness

Make a Difference

14 October 2013

Praise not despair

Liz Kovar is inspired by the courage of women in the Persecuted Church

Women's Ministry

19 September 2013

The rough edges

Amy Grant on touring, tough times and her new album

Interviews

19 September 2013

Dear Diary

Three women who blog about the joy of online journalling

Lifestyle

19 September 2013

Ways to celebrate

10 tips on embracing pivotal points in our lives

Lifestyle

14 August 2013

The confidence gap

Nicola Hulks on your confidence ... and God's plans

Faith

14 August 2013

Ethical fashion

Ali Herbert meets the two women behind luxury fashion brand Beulah London

Lifestyle

14 August 2013

My name is Amira

Debbie Meroff reports on the plight of many Muslim women living here in Britain

Women's Ministry

12 July 2013

Called to be funny

King of the one-liners Milton Jones talks to Ali Herbert

Interviews

12 July 2013

Our perfect summer

Three women tell Suzanne Green how they spend their summer holiday

Lifestyle

12 July 2013

The test of marriage

Joni Eareckson Tada shares what she has learned from marriage's challenges

Relationships

28 May 2013

Big city Bishop

Bishop of London Richard Chartres on the challenges facing the Church in the UK

Interviews

28 May 2013

The good life

Ellie Philpott explains how she and her family began to pursue a more organic lifestyle

Lifestyle

28 May 2013

How to eat for energy

What we eat can transform our energy levels, says Emma Cockrell

Wellbeing

8 May 2013

My story

Speaker and author Liz Curtis Higgs on why she loves encouraging women

Interviews

8 May 2013

The wedding planner

Holly Poulter talks about how her faith and business work hand in hand – and the key factors in a great wedding day

Lifestyle

8 May 2013

Caring for parents

What shall we do with mother? Suzanne Green on the questions you need to ask when caring for elderly parents

Relationships

9 April 2013

May 2013 Make a Difference

Meet the Nottingham street pastor who is helping to provide a safe place for city revellers

Make a Difference

9 April 2013

May 2013 Lifelines

Steps you can take to keep your child safe on the internet

Relationships

9 April 2013

May 2013 Come and Join Us

Woman Alive and Bible Reading Fellowship are once again hosting a special one day event at this year’s Christian Resources Exhibition in May

Women's Ministry

7 March 2013

April 2013 In Conversation

Lady Elizabeth Berridge, the youngest female peer in the House of Lords, talks to Andrew Boyd about being a role model and working for change

Interviews

7 March 2013

April 2013 Abundant Life

Many of us seek relief from illness or disability, but suffering can yield precious things, says Joni Eareckson Tada

Wellbeing

7 March 2013

Come and Join Us

Woman Alive and Bible Reading Fellowship are once again hosting a special one day event at this year’s Christian Resources Exhibition in May

Women's Ministry

7 February 2013

March 2013 Good Life

Two busy working mums explain how they live and work for Jesus in the office

Lifestyle

7 February 2013

March 2013 Real Lives

We ask our columnist Hopeful Girl about searching for Mr Right - and what the future might hold

Relationships

7 February 2013

March 2013 Make a Difference

Book for our FREE worship and teaching event on 15 May with BRF

Women's Ministry

7 January 2013

February 2013 Into the Word

God is always ready to forgive and enable us to move on, says Anne Le Tissier

Faith

7 January 2013

February 2013 Making a Difference

Discover from Tearfund how the church in Uganda is transforming local communities

Make a Difference

7 January 2013

February 2013 Ideas to Inspire

There’s no better way of getting to know people than over a meal. Michele Morrison shares her tips for bringing people together

Relationships

7 December 2012

January 2013 Living Faith

Discover why being thankful can be a blessing – and how you can nurture a thankful heart

Faith

7 December 2012

January 2013 Woman to Woman

Millions of people have been helped by Stormie Omartian’s The Power of Praying books. She reveals why books have been important for her too

Interviews

7 December 2012

January 2013 Living Well

Many people fear dementia, but a retired GP diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s in 2009, chooses to see it as an opportunity to serve God

Wellbeing

5 November 2012

December 2012 Interview

Angela Piper talks about her new cookery book, celebrating Christmas and her alter ego Jennifer Aldridge from The Archers

Interviews

5 November 2012

December 2012 Man Alive

Let's not be too hasty in dividing the sacred and the secular this Christmas, says comedy writer Paul Kerensa

Lifestyle

5 November 2012

December 2012 Ideas to Inspire

Feeling frantic instead of festive? We have some great ideas to help you relax and keep Jesus at the centre of your celebrations

Make a Difference

3 October 2012

November 2012 New Directions

Meet Jean Martyn, the unlikely star who shot to fame in the 2011 series of Britain’s Got Talent

Interviews

3 October 2012

November 2012 Ideas to Inspire

How a fraught shopping trip and some creative knitting brought the real meaning of Christmas to Liverpool ONE

Recipes & Crafts

3 October 2012

November 2012 The Tragedy of Suicide

We talk to two women whose loved ones have taken their own lives

Wellbeing

4 September 2012

October 2012 Make a Difference

Jean Halfacre was rather unprepared for her teaching mission to Mozambique, but found God was able to use her

Make a Difference

4 September 2012

October 2012 Lifelines

How 'tearing my hair out' became a literal truth for one primary school teacher

Wellbeing

4 September 2012

October 2012 Reaching Women

Meet Maria Rodrigues-Toth, the Premier radio presenter who wants to bring women together

Women's Ministry

8 August 2012

September 2012 Interview

Author, broadcaster and former nun Dr Lavinia Byrne talks about her exciting journeys

Interviews

8 August 2012

September 2012 Living Simply

Discover how frugality can be the key ingredient of a peaceful and more liberated life

Lifestyle

8 August 2012

September 2012 Inside Story

Why anorexia, sometimes described as 'the good girl's drug', affects so many women and girls in our churches

Wellbeing

9 July 2012

August 2012 2012 Games

Olympic Champion Christine Ohuruogu explains why she wants to encourage children

Interviews

9 July 2012

August 2012 Wellbeing

Should Christians seek counselling? Lucinda van der Hart talks to those involved

Wellbeing

9 July 2012

August 2012 Women's Ministry

Meet five women who have been called to lead worship

Women's Ministry

13 June 2012

July 2012 Interview

Best-selling author and speaker Michele Guinness reveals what she's up to over the summer

Interviews

13 June 2012

July 2012 New Directions

How an ex-British Airways crew member discovered a talent she didn't know she had

Lifestyle

13 June 2012

July 2012 Inspiring Women

Meet the rower who took on a tough challenge to highlight human trafficking

Make a Difference

8 May 2012

June 2012 Good Life

Ideas to help you to be generous, even when money's tight

Lifestyle

8 May 2012

June 2012 Make a Difference

Not sure you can do much for God? Be inspired by three ordinary women who took a step of faith

Make a Difference

8 May 2012

June 2012 Abundant Life

Joni Eareckson Tada says the secret of contentment is to be flexible

Wellbeing

2 April 2012

May 2012 My Story

How a brush with death gave a pregnant nurse a fresh outlook

Faith

2 April 2012

May 2012 Reaching Women

Meet Carrie Longton, one of the founders of Mumsnet

Interviews

2 April 2012

May 2012 Wellbeing

It's time to be your own best friend!

Wellbeing

4 March 2012

April 2012 Your Life

Is love an essential ingredient for a happy marriage?

Relationships

4 March 2012

April 2012 Feel Good

The healing power of food

Wellbeing

4 March 2012

April 2012 Women of the World

We report on the scandalous practice of female genital mutilation

Women's Ministry

6 February 2012

March 2012 Good life

One family's experiences on their homegrown adventure

Lifestyle

6 February 2012

March 2012 Ideas to inspire

Could you take up the challenge to be a Fair trader?

Make a Difference

6 February 2012

March 2012 Open diary

Adopting a Chinese baby - a mum tells her story

Relationships

5 January 2012

February 2012 Interview

Lou Fellingham on music, motherhood and God

Interviews

5 January 2012

February 2012 Behind the headlines

How one woman has helped to restore hope to Seascale

Make a Difference

5 January 2012

February 2012 Ideas to inspire

Tips for starting a women's ministry in your church

Women's Ministry