CONTENTS

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Good advice

35 Single File – The problem with ghosting online
36 How to cope when life seems dark – one reader shares her strategies on dealing with depression
38 In good health – Natural ways to fight winter colds

News & views

8 Your letters on boxing, harvest, the power of words and more
11 Journal – News, reviews and inspiration for the month ahead
22 Veronica Zundel says it’s time we took a stand against sexual harassment
42 Bookclub – Bible reading notes and an interview with Jody Hedlund
50 Man Alive – James Cary on his year with the Bible
51 Next month – Looking ahead to our February issue

Bright ideas

23 How to refresh your devotional life and reach out to others – Ideas and inspiration for the year ahead
39 The mood tracking app – Meet the woman behind a clever initiative which helps those struggling with mental illness
45 A delicious treat for winter days – Ginger nutty slices for you to make

Reflections

7 Pray with us – A prayer for the turn of the year
30 What will people say about you? Lessons from our last study on the life of David

Real lives

14 ‘I’m the listener now’ – Jeremy Vine talks about his new book, the changing face of news and staying positive in a time of uncertainty
18 Our year of change – Three women look back on a year of unexpected changes and challenges
33 Our lost children – Heartbreaking stories from mothers who have seen their children’s lives blighted by drugs and crime
41 ‘I don’t want people to struggle alone’ – Zoe Clark-Coates hopes her new book will offer comfort, help and support to other grieving parents who have lost a baby
44 Finding faith at last – A dancer shares her testimony