NEWS AND VIEWS

Cover stories

8    Your letters – on Bible reading, coping with difficult times and holiday memories
42    Book club – Recommended reads and an interview with Terry Virgo
49    Great escapes – Maxine Davenport enjoys a holiday at The Tower House
51    Next month – in our October issue

REFLECTIONS

7    Praying for a peace-filled heart – Our prayer for the month
35    Veronica Zundel – Why the church is better described as a body than a family
36    Bible study – Why Paul’s words to Euodia and Syntyche echo down the centuries to us today
39    Penelope Wilcock – I’m a typical youngest child
50    Man Alive – James Cary suggests we enjoy the many extraordinary stories in the Bible

REAL LIVES

10    Paula Gooder – on the story begging to be told, encouraging women and making the Bible accessible
17    I always assumed I would be a mum – Hopeful Girl highlights the struggle facing many single women
18    Șemsa Deniz Tolunay – Meet the host of a Christian women’s show in Turkey which is helping to change attitudes to Christians
28    The night my life changed forever – One young woman’s story of being left for dead and how she found happiness again
30    Just a simple idea – Meet three inspiring women who stepped out in faith

IDEAS AND INSPIRATION

14    Rejoice in every day – Six ways to ensure we’re living life to the full
20    Making space for life – How to declutter your home, create time for others and refocus your mind
46    Weekend Fun – things to do and see this month

GOOD ADVICE

25    More than a hoop to jump through – Why safeguarding is important for our churches
40    How to support students – Whether you are waving them off or welcoming them in, here are some tips for you and your church
44    How to leave fear behind – Christine Caine shares what she has learned about the importance of putting our trust in God