All Lifestyle articles – Page 2
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‘I would suggest that all Christians should be feminists’
Dr Belle Tindall pulls no punches in her new column on Christian feminism
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Opinion
These are the apps that should be on every Christian woman’s smart phone
Rachael Cottle offers the lowdown on the best apps for Christian women.
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Traditions are important…but don’t fret when things don’t go as planned
Veronica Zundel believes we need both a smattering of special moments and the more mundane in our lives
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Opinion
Want to learn about Christianity and feminism? These are the books you need
Lauren Windle, author of Notes On Feminism: Being a Woman in a Church Led By Men, recommends the best books for people exploring feminism from a Christian perspective.
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Opinion
As a Christian I steer clear of outfit shaming and you definitely should too
Writer Hope Bonarcher concedes that some of the outfits around today make her wince but here she explains why she refuses to 'outfit shame'.
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Opinion
God may be calling you to be ‘unuseful’, your identity isn’t in your busyness
When Jami Nato was called to a season of rest she felt unsettled, but God was preparing her for what was to come.
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Opinion
Should respect be given unconditionally or earned - I look to God for my answer
Nicola Watt felt challenged by God to behave more respectfully, but that doesn't mean tolerating being poorly treated.
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Opinion
I thought I wanted to grow old disgracefully, but I've realised that I'm actually a 'Queenager'
Step aside youngsters, there's a new set of leaders, influencers, ministers and matriarchs in town. Here Christian writer Michele Guinness introduces you to the 'Queenagers'.
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Opinion
What I learned from my vicar Dad about the practical side of preparing for death
Alex Hutton, along with her tax-expert-cum-vicar father, are passionate about helping people prepare their affairs for the end of their life.
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Opinion
Freshers’ week has plenty of opportunities for bad behaviour, but there are gospel opportunities too
As the University year starts, Lauren Windle discusses the different options facing teens heading into freshers’ week.
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Opinion
I am embracing childlessness with empty arms and an open heart - with God’s help
This week is World Childless Week, which aims to raise awareness of the childless not by choice community and enable every childless person to tell their story with confidence. Margot Flowers shares her story.
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Opinion
I’ve had four flights cancelled and many delayed this year – here’s what God taught me
Lauren Windle has had a bad run with flights this year, but she’s not alone as thousands of flights have been grounded this summer. Here’s what God said to her in the testing times.
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Opinion
Climate change affects the poorest the most, what can you do about it in this 'Season of Creation'?
Writer Naomi Bosch shares her ideas for marking the 'Season of Creation' which is between September 1, the Day of Prayer for Creation, and October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology.
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Five things I have learned about…recycling
Cathy Madavan shares what she has learned about budgeting and finding your value in more than just what you earn
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Opinion
Can God use dogs for the Kingdom? Paws-itively!
Author Jennifer Marshall Bleakley explains how our fury friends can bring us closer to God.
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Five things I have learned about…financial planning
Cathy Madavan shares what she has learned about budgeting and finding your value in more than just what you earn
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Are we spending more than we earn?
Elizabeth Mackenzie BA(Hons) ACIB DipPFS spoke with Jemimah Wright about how she became an independent financial advisor and the advice she has for us during the cost of living crisis
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Opinion
Do we need alcohol at Christian festivals? I’m saying a big fat ‘no’
Journalist and recovering alcoholic Lauren Windle shares her experiences of being around drinking at Christian events.
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Opinion
How to 'unhustle' and look to Jesus to learn to say 'no'
Author Dr Kathrine McAleese shares how we can simplify and "unhustle" our lives with the help of Jesus.
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Five things I have learned about…reading
Cathy Madavan is a self-confessed bookaholic, but here she explains why reading can be good for all of us.