
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
Contents
Cover stories
Good advice
12 Dr Caroline Leaf – on the power of the mind to change our lives
14 Facing the unexpected – What you need to know and do to be able to rebuild your life
38 Our wonderful pets – What two readers learned from their canine friends
Ideas and inspiration
28 Are you getting enough of God’s Word? Be inspired by our tried and tested ways to engage with the Bible
44 Weekend – Things to see and do this month
47 A place to go – The peaceful cottage in County Wicklow
Real lives
10 Tania Bright – on finding faith, juggling roles and playing to your strengths
17 Singled out – Hopeful Girl learns she had a lucky escape from ex fiancé PartyBoy
18 Brave, bold and inspirational – Meet three women seeking to make life better for others
25 Breaking the cycle of poverty – A new project aims to give hope to young women growing up in Brazil
26 ‘I had to hit rock bottom before I started rebuilding my life’ – One woman’s story of how God transformed her life
News & views
8 Your letters – What’s caught your imagination in recent issues
40 Don’t worry so much about technology, says our columnist Veronica Zundel
41 Next month – Looking ahead to our November issue
48 Book club – Recommended reads and an interview with Lisa Bevere
50 Man Alive – Andrew Graystone expresses caution about living in the digital age
Reflections
7 Transform us Lord – Kate Nicholas writes our prayer of the month
22 Why women of all ages need a new vision of womanhood – Rachel Gardner is on a mission to deconstruct stereotypes
23 The key phrase that unlocks our identity as women – Jen Baker explores how God describes us
33 Penelope Wilcock encourages us to make time to laugh and enjoy life
34 Wise woman of the Bible – Why the story of Hannah is a challenge for every woman
37 Joni Eareckson Tada – on the blessing of waiting
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