REAL WORLD

8    Your Say on time with God, going green and inspired reading

26  What is life like in a place, which has known war for decades? Ruth Sax goes on mission to Lebanon

48   In Another Place The inspiring story of Christians bringing Jesus to their community in Liverpool

REAL FAITH

7     Prayer The Gift of Christmas

20   Singing through suffering Why Joni Eareckson Tada thinks praise is a healer

23   Christmas Tree The symbolic meanings of our favourite decoration with Maxine Hallett

32   Light means hope Look around you, encourages Penelope Wilcock

40   A tale of three widows Elaine Storkey shows how their determination changed a nation

66   A final Word from the scriptures

REAL LIVES

10   In Conversation with Abby Eaton On music, post-natal depression and dealing with anxiety

24   Life begins at… The inspirational story of the 80-year-old on fire for Jesus

31   Family means something different to our Hopeful Girl this Christmas

54   A very Jewish Christmas with Veronica Zundel

65   Adrian Plass pulls up a chair and pint with Simon Peter

REAL INSPIRATION

16   Make Christmas meaningful

Go Connect! says Clare Blake

36  Gifts for every budget Christmas Gift Guide

46  Family conflict at Christmas Why you should take the risk and bring peace says Christina Hubbard

51  Downton Abbey Film review

52  Book club Your recommended reads and reviews with Amy Boucher-Pye