
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
Contents
Good advice
Cover stories
14 Step up your walking – It’s good for your mind, body and soul
17 Singled out – Six reasons to enjoy being single
37 When depression hits, you need to be kind to yourself says Veronica Zundel
38 How to affirm and empower your husband (and how he can do the same for you!)
Ideas and inspiration
18 The prayer guide – What we can learn from Jane Austen and creative ideas to revitalise our prayer times
36 Why silence is good for us – Our Good Life section opens with news on this neglected discipline
41 I realised listening is a skill – What one volunteer learned from the Samaritans
42 Enjoy this month – Great ways to nurture your well-being
Real lives
10 How I learned to believe in myself – Dianne Parsons shares some of the challenges she has faced and how God has enabled her to help others
22 Parenting young adults – A mother and daughter discuss their changing relationship
30 Turning our dream into a reality – Meet the adventurous couple behind an innovative restaurant, café and gift shop in Sheffield
33 Helping women and children thrive – How a project in Togo is saving the lives of pregnant women and newborn babies
34 I took my parents to court for historic child abuse – One woman’s moving story
News & views
8 Your letters – on answered prayer, God’s care and simple pleasures
47 Next month – Coming soon in our June issue
48 Book club – Recommended reads and an interview with Rev Canon David Adam
Reflections
7 A prayer of commitment – Amy Boucher Pye writes our prayer of the month
24 You’re invited! – Details of our women’s conference, plus Claire Musters shares what the psalms mean to her
26 How one woman’s courage saved her people – Elaine Storkey explores the story of the wise woman of Abel Beth-Maacah
28 Are you sowing good seed? Penelope Wilcock suggests a personal harvest
50 Man Alive – James Cary encourages us to see the humour in the Bible
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