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    Bake it…

    2018-12-01T00:00:00+00:00

    Rev Kate Bottley is hoping to inspire some festive fundraising for The Children’s Society with her special Christingle cake, made from orange vanilla sponge, marmalade and fondant icing.

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    Delicious blueberry friands for you to make

    2018-07-31T00:00:00+01:00

    Planning an afternoon tea party or a picnic? These little almond cakes studded with blueberries are easy to make and a tasty treat

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    The joy of lavender

    2018-04-24T00:00:00+01:00

    Easy to grow and with many uses around the home, lavender is a wonderful addition to your garden, says Sarah Linklett

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    Easter craft

    2017-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

    Easter decorations for you to make

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    Ways to use honey

    2015-02-12T00:00:00+00:00

    Catherine Francis explains five different ways that we can make use of honey

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    Create quiet space

    2013-11-13T00:00:00+00:00

    We loved these suggestions to bring meaning to our Christmas preparations

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    November 2012 Ideas to Inspire

    2012-10-03T00:00:00+01:00

    How a fraught shopping trip and some creative knitting brought the real meaning of Christmas to Liverpool ONE

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    10 ways you can embrace winter

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    December 2011 Abundant Life

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    Joni wonders if Psalm 23 brought comfort to Mary

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    November 2011 Lifelines

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    Three women share what they've learnt through the experience of waiting

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    October 2011 Inside Story

    2011-09-06T00:00:00+01:00

    Living with Asperger syndrome - a wife's story

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    September 2011 Snapshot

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    Wendy Virgo shares 5 things she's learned on her spiritual journey

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    August 2011 Your well-being

    2011-07-04T00:00:00+01:00

    A women's coach and mentor shows how to work through some common issues

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    July 2011 Reaching Women Today

    2011-06-03T00:00:00+01:00

    How high-flying businesswomen are empowering the poor across the world

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    June 2011 Make a difference

    2011-05-04T00:00:00+01:00

    Steph Cooke's family benefited. Discover how you can help other Olympic athletes' families

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    May 2011 Make a Difference

    2011-04-05T00:00:00+01:00

    How a Surrey church's community allotment scheme is bearing fruit

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    April 2011 Make a Difference

    2011-03-07T00:00:00+00:00

    Meet two women who offer a prayer ministry in their community

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    March 2011 Cause for Concern

    2011-02-04T00:00:00+00:00

    The increasing sexualisation of our children is now a national conversation - special report

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    Feb 11 Real Lives

    2011-01-10T00:00:00+00:00

    Four women talk about love in all its guises

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    January 2011 The Good Life

    2010-12-06T00:00:00+00:00

    Offering hospitality can be a real blessing, so why do many of us feel apprehensive about it?

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    December 2010 Abundant Life

    2010-11-08T00:00:00+00:00

    Whatever we face in the year ahead, we can be sure God is working for our good, says Joni

  • November 2010 Making a Difference

    2010-10-08T00:00:00+01:00

    How giving someone undivided quality attention can demonstrate Jesus' love

  • October 2010 Your Faith

    2010-09-09T00:00:00+01:00

    Have we lost our sense of awe? asks Rev Andy Twilley

  • September 2010 Women Like Us

    2010-08-06T00:00:00+01:00

    Ali Herbert speaks with three women breaking new ground within our churches

  • August 2010 Bible study

    2010-07-08T00:00:00+01:00

    Are you relying on your natural abilities, or are you truly empowered by Jesus?

  • July 2010 Your world

    2010-06-08T00:00:00+01:00

    Meet the women working to improve the lives of their families and communities

  • June 2010 Your relationships

    2010-05-07T00:00:00+01:00

    My dad . . . two writers pay tribute to the first man in their lives

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    It's the Church's birthday, so let's celebrate Pentecost

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    How to be godly without being dowdy

  • March 2010 Your faith

    2010-02-08T00:00:00+00:00

    Can you fund your calling? Key questions to ask yourself about your financial planning

  • Feb 2010 Your faith

    2010-01-06T00:00:00+00:00

    Elizabeth Goldsmith talks about how she learned to trust in God's love

  • 2010 Jan Your relationships

    2009-12-04T00:00:00+00:00

    Be a good neighbour and build a sense of community where you live

  • Dec 09 Your faith

    2009-11-05T00:00:00+00:00

    Are we like the shepherds, Herod or the Magi in the way we come to worship Jesus, as the King of kings?

  • Nov 09 Real life

    2009-10-12T00:00:00+01:00

    Meet the World Disabled Waterski Champion, who fought her way back after a horrific accident

  • Oct 09 Real faith

    2009-09-10T00:00:00+01:00

    What the Celtic Christians can teach us about celebrating life

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    Fruitfulness - from your garden to your life

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    Beat stress! Here's 20 ways to boost your serenity

  • July 09 Your faith

    2009-06-09T00:00:00+01:00

    10 ways to breathe new life into your prayers

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    2009-05-11T00:00:00+01:00

    Can we change the minds of our MPS and influence government policy? Yes we can!

  • May 2009 Your Relationships

    2009-04-09T00:00:00+01:00

    10 tried and tested ideas to make a difference where you work

  • Your relationships April 2009

    2009-03-11T00:00:00+00:00

    Somebody rubbing you up the wrong way? Here's how to respond

  • March 2009 Spiritual

    2009-02-11T00:00:00+00:00

    Four key tasks for a healthy garden - and a healthy soul!

  • Jan 09 Your faith

    2008-12-16T00:00:00+00:00

    Let the one who is outside of time give you hope for 2009

  • Dec 08 Your Christmas

    2008-11-10T00:00:00+00:00

    If you're struggling for a present idea. Here's a selection of gifts that change lives for under £10

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    2008-10-10T00:00:00+01:00

    Creative ways to improve your fitness

  • Oct 08 Well-being

    2008-09-12T00:00:00+01:00

    The relationship we never get right. Why is food a complicated issue for many women?

  • Relationships Sept 08

    2008-08-18T00:00:00+01:00

    A marriage encounter weekend not only revitalised one couple's marriage, it's given them a new job to do

  • Aug 08 Relationships

    2008-07-15T00:00:00+01:00

    Sex is a wonderful gift, so why do so many of us feel uneasy about it?

  • July 08 Relationships

    2008-06-12T00:00:00+01:00

    How to share the Gospel with your child - creative ideas to influence your kids whatever their age

  • Relationships July 2008

    2008-05-12T00:00:00+01:00

    She was married to a clergyman and then he had a crisis of faith . . .

  • Good Food May 08

    2008-04-11T00:00:00+01:00

    Biblical bread, party trifle and a low-fat supper dish for you to make

  • Relationships April 08

    2008-03-12T00:00:00+00:00

    Balancing faith and family, the heartache of being spiritually alone

  • Good food March 08

    2008-02-12T00:00:00+00:00

    Bake these Rose and almond cookies, based on a recipe from Ancient Egypt

  • Relationships Feb 08

    2008-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

    What happens when one partner in a marriage has an affair?

  • Jan 08 Relationships

    2008-01-04T00:00:00+00:00

    Three couples talk about what it is like to share a vocation

  • Dilemmas Dec 07

    2007-11-12T00:00:00+00:00

    Three women share the different challenges they face at Christmas

  • Dilemmas Nov 07

    2007-10-12T00:00:00+01:00

    Supporting your husband through long-term unemployment

  • Oct 07 food

    2007-09-10T00:00:00+01:00

    A sumptious chocolate cake for you to make

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    Sept 07 Food

    2007-08-13T00:00:00+01:00

    A savoury pie and a fruit flan for you to make

  • Aug 07 Food

    2007-07-10T00:00:00+01:00

    Recipes for the perfect picnic food

  • July 2007 Food

    2007-06-12T00:00:00+01:00

    Cannelloni - an economical feast for a celebration

  • June 07 Food

    2007-05-14T00:00:00+01:00

    Recipes to serve to your special guests from Michele Guinness

  • May 07 food

    2007-04-11T00:00:00+01:00

    Make a meal of it with our super salads

  • April 07 Food

    2007-03-12T00:00:00+00:00

    An Easter feast from South Africa

  • March 07 Food

    2007-02-08T00:00:00+00:00

    Tasty recipes for meals in minutes

  • February 2007 Food

    2007-01-12T00:00:00+00:00

    Treat family and friends to some good home baking

  • Jan 07 Food

    2006-12-11T00:00:00+00:00

    Turn your Christmas leftovers into tasty meals

  • Dec 06 Food

    2006-11-10T00:00:00+00:00

    Dinner for two and festive treats to share this Christmastime

  • Nov 06 Food

    2006-10-11T00:00:00+01:00

    Warming supper dishes to keep out the cold

  • October 2006 Food

    2006-09-08T00:00:00+01:00

    A delicious sticky pudding and savoury turnover for you to make

  • Sept 06 Food

    2006-08-15T00:00:00+01:00

    Serve up a stir fry and fruit pudding

  • August 2006 Food

    2006-07-10T00:00:00+01:00

    Host an after-church buffet with these tasty recipes for Salmon En Croute and Summer Fruits Trifle

  • Woman Alive : June 2006 : Deliciously Simple

    2006-05-01T00:00:00+01:00

    Follow Michele Guinness's recipies for an easy cook risotto and gluten-free cake