
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
CONTENTS
Cover stories
REFLECTIONS
7 Secure in God’s love – Pete Greig writes our prayer for the month
14 Check your attitude – We need to stand up for what we believe, but in a helpful way
20 My garden of remembrance – Pam Rhodes shares her love of the English country garden
22 Bible study – What we can learn from Lydia, the wealthy businesswoman who became a key figure in the early Church
50 Man Alive – Sheridan Voysey on the importance of seeking answers to life’s big questions
GOOD ADVICE
24 Penelope Wilcock – Why we need to plan for our old age
37 Essential gifts for your grandchildren – Good advice for grandparents
38 My husband’s depression affected both of us – One woman shares what she has learned through caring for her husband
BOOK CLUB SPECIAL
29 How to read the Bible – It’s best approached as a series of stories, says Veronica Zundel
30 I wrote goodbye letters to each of my characters – Popular author Sharon Garlough Brown on her Sensible Shoes series and her latest novel
32 Book club – Good reading for the month ahead
33 Woman Alive Readers’ Choice Award – How you can be involved in choosing the Woman Alive book of the year
NEWS, IDEAS AND INFORMATION
8 Your letters on what’s inspired you in recent issues
40 Add colour and flavour to your summer drinks – Strawberry and mint ice cubes for you to make
42 Good works – Inspiring ways to change your world
44 Good times – Great things to do and see this month
49 Next month – Coming soon in our August issue
REAL LIVES
10 Katherine Jenkins on the joy of motherhood, finding faith again and her latest album
12 The disastrous dinner party – Hopeful Girl recalls an embarrassing evening spent with a young married couple
17 Meet the young theologians – The three young women in the final of a theology competition talk about their experience and chosen subjects
26 Our gap year adventure boosted our faith – A family’s inspiring story
41 I was hooked on eBay – One woman’s struggle with a shopping addiction
43 I want to help people enjoy the great outdoors – Meet the woman with a vision for those with limited mobility
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