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Real life

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"God called me into the prison service for 24 years"

2026-06-01T11:24:00+01:00By

When prison governor Nikki Marfleet wanted to walk away from the pressure of leadership, God spoke with unmistakable clarity. That moment shaped more than two decades of service in one of the toughest environments imaginable, proving that calling is often found not in comfort, but in costly obedience

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Life Lessons: From a one-bedroom flat in Hampstead to 40 years of marriage and ministry

2026-06-01T11:23:00+01:00By Louise and Les Isaac

Born into a Windrush family in London, Louise Isaac grew up watching prayer reshape her home long before she understood faith for herself. But, over decades of marriage, ministry and change, she discovered her calling was never a title, but a way of being

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“There will be honey from the carcass” — The phrase that changed everything after her parents’ murder

2026-06-01T11:18:00+01:00By Jacquelene Botha

Jacquelene Botha’s parents were murdered in their South African home by someone they trusted. In the years that followed, Jacquelene has wrestled not only with loss, but with a faith that speaks of ’honey from the carcass’—and what that could possibly mean in the aftermath of the unthinkable

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Cher at 80: The Armenian Christian roots behind the woman rumoured to never age

2026-05-25T12:42:00+01:00By

Jemimah Wright explores the extraordinary life of Cher as the superstar celebrates her 80th birthday — from Hollywood fame and endless reinvention to the ancient Christian faith woven through her Armenian roots.

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When speaking hurts: Finding faith through spasmodic dysphonia

2026-05-22T05:39:00+01:00By

Nekeisha Camille shares her journey of losing her voice to spasmodic dysphonia and discovering a deeper faith through suffering and silence. Her story explores healing, identity and the unexpected ways God can bring purpose through pain.

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Obsessed with reality, but bored by truth?

2026-04-28T10:08:00+01:00By

Hope Bonarcher looks at the ramifications of a society entertained by the dramatisation of other people’s lives, and why she believes our gaze should be focused elsewhere

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In Sarah Taylor’s appointment, England Men’s Cricket have brought welcome encouragement to ordinary women – whatever our field!

2026-05-20T04:44:00+01:00By

Sharmila Meadows explores how Sarah Taylor’s groundbreaking appointment to England Men’s Cricket speaks far beyond sport, offering encouragement to women stepping into challenging and unfamiliar spaces. Drawing on the stories of biblical women including Esther, Ruth, Deborah and Mary Magdalene, she examines what faith, courage and obedience can look like in a man’s world.

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Obsessed with reality, but bored by truth?

2026-04-28T10:08:00+01:00By

Hope Bonarcher looks at the ramifications of a society entertained by the dramatisation of other people’s lives, and why she believes our gaze should be focused elsewhere

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Remembering the story of Easter after four days off-grid in the wilderness

2026-04-03T06:02:00+01:00By

Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright finds herself unexpectedly reoriented to the sacred rhythm of Easter Week. With fresh perspective, she reflects on the unfolding story of Jesus’ final days.

BUSINESS

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