22 January 2021
Lauren Windle, a 30-something Londoner, has spent the last year interviewing people on their dating experiences in Church and has written Notes on Love based on her findings. It is a much-needed upgrade from a long line of handbooks telling people “How to wait patiently for your Boaz” or “You’re single because you’re not ready”. Lauren tells Tola-Doll Fisher she wrote it not as a guide, but as an invitation to explore a relationship status that she says has been sorely blown out of proportion
Relationships
15 December 2020
When housemates Amy Barreto, 45, and Maria Tjelle, 38, felt prompted to pray for their future husbands, this is what happened…
18 November 2020
Anne le Tissier describes what she learned from God through the difficulties of living with her addicted sibling
24 September 2020
Ayokunu Oduniyi explains why he thinks there are so few men in our churches, the impact that has – and what he is doing about it
25 August 2020
A reader shares how she has learned to support and encourage her daughter, despite the faith choice she has made
31 July 2020
Katie Lynch, 30, has been married to Leon, 31, for six years. They have two daughters, Kylah, three, and Liberty, one. Here she describes how they met and the challenges they have faced
27 May 2020
Lorraine Wylie meets a couple with a 17-year age gap, who say the difference has never been an issue for them
10 May 2020
To celebrate Marriage Week, Harry Benson from the Marriage Foundation reveals a new initiative for everyone - not just married couples
24 February 2020
To mark World Down Syndrome Day, which is held on 21 March, we hear how Alison Morley’s world fell apart when she found out her second child had Down’s syndrome. Then her prejudice and fear turned to love, as Hazel taught her precious life lessons
14 February 2020
The newest adaptation of Jane Austen's fourth novel comes out today, WA Editor Doll Fisher considers how it fits in with modern day romance.
10 September 2019
Your children may be leaving home, but you can still encourage their relationship with God, says Rachel Turner
2 May 2019
Advice for those struggling with broken relationships
26 March 2019
The real-life diary of HopefulGirl, navigating life as a 40-something single woman in the Church
12 February 2019
Nick Page is a romantic, but has little time for Valentine’s Day…
24 July 2018
Mark and Christine Daniel tell Sharon Barnard how their marriage was brought back from the brink of disaster – and why they are excited about Toucan, a new app designed to help couples transform their relationships
17 April 2018
The real-life diary of HopefulGirl, navigating life as a 40-something single woman in the church
22 August 2017
Clare Blake discovers a ministry helping those devastated by divorce or relationship breakdown
25 July 2017
How can we keep in step spiritually?
25 April 2017
How to avoid getting into an abusive relationship
4 April 2017
Jenny Baxter was 16 years old when her mum died from cancer - she now encourages women to celebrate motherhood and support each other
28 March 2017
That's the challenge researcher Guy Brandon set himself and it proved to be enlightening ...
10 November 2016
Rob Parsons shares a humorous but helpful look into how we can combat the stress of preparing for Christmas that can threaten to make it feel anything but "a wonderful time of year"
10 February 2016
Russ Bravo discusses whether he is man enough for today's world. Or whether God has other ideas anyway .......
13 January 2016
Ginny and Thom Gangway attended a Time for Marriage course - Ginny shares their experiences ...
10 December 2015
Helen Jaeger discusses how boys are being left behind in a world that has been concentrating on the girls
10 September 2015
Find out how Marion Andrews and her family have benefited from their multi-generational living arrangements and made it work
10 August 2015
Katharine Hill explains the importance of encouragement to our children, particularly in what is said to them
14 July 2015
Feel challenged by parenting articles which tell you to treasure every moment? You're not alone, as Ruth Strange explains ...
8 June 2015
As cultural pressure increases on our youth, Tanith Carey explores how parents can help their daughters to tackle these pressures
12 February 2015
After years of infertility, Angela Moore celebrates Mothering Sunday this year with her six children ...
12 January 2015
Jackie Parsons shares how God has been teaching her through her grandchildren
15 July 2014
Veronica Zundel discusses those people with who we just 'click', and why we should value our friends
15 May 2014
Rob Parsons talks about the joys and challenges of this special relationship
13 March 2014
Jackie Anderson discusses whether women put enough time and energy into maintaining relationships with girlfriends
13 February 2014
Pippa Gumbel talks about her marriage with Nicky and her own journey into the limelight
12 July 2013
Joni Eareckson Tada shares what she has learned from marriage's challenges
8 May 2013
What shall we do with mother? Suzanne Green on the questions you need to ask when caring for elderly parents
9 April 2013
Steps you can take to keep your child safe on the internet
7 February 2013
We ask our columnist Hopeful Girl about searching for Mr Right - and what the future might hold
7 January 2013
There’s no better way of getting to know people than over a meal. Michele Morrison shares her tips for bringing people together
4 March 2012
Is love an essential ingredient for a happy marriage?
6 February 2012
Adopting a Chinese baby - a mum tells her story
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