NEWS & VIEWS
8   Your letters — on caring for each other, retirement and answered prayer
11 The Journal — News, reviews and ideas for the month ahead
42 Bookclub — Amy’s recommendation and an interview with award-winning author Chris Fabry
49 Next month — Looking ahead to our May issue
50 Man Alive — Sitcom writer James Cary on the debt we owe to men with hammers

CELEBRATING EASTER
7    Pray with us — A special prayer for Easter by Elaine Storkey
21  The challenge of new beginnings — Penelope Wilcock offers a different perspective on the resurrection of Jesus
26  Never too late — Our Bible study reminds us that God is always ready to restore our relationship with him
28 ‘Easter came to us in the mess and noise of life’ — A poignant Passion play on the Irish waterfront
44  For you to make — Pretty Easter decorations for your home

MAKE LIFE BETTER
22  Could you live without your smartphone? — What one researcher discovered when he switched off for a week
34  Share your skills — Three women with a sense of community spirit talk about pursuing a vision and changing lives
38  ‘It’s a privilege to be part of this’ — A volunteer at a Christian night shelter for homeless women explains why working there is the highlight of her week

REAL LIVES
14  Pete Greig  — talks about the struggles, miracles and the lessons he’s learned about talking with God
18 An unconventional faith journey — One woman’s testimony of finding God
30 Encouraging mothers — One woman’s story of how personal tragedy has spurred her on to help others
37  ‘I’m in that place once again’ — Veronica Zundel talks candidly about facing cancer a second time

GOOD ADVICE
33 Joni Eareckson Tada: — When you’re facing a tough time, you need to lean on the promises of God
39 The Single File — How to organise a singles event at your church
41 Troubled with headaches? — Natural ways to prevent and ease the pain