All Lifestyle articles – Page 6
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Opinion
I love my tattoos and the body art allows me to speak to people about Jesus all the time
Youth With a Mission’s Alyssa DeMey talks about the significance of tattoos in her life, being part of a tattoo ministry in London and how she believes Jesus allows us inidividual choice when it comes to body art.
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From spending to saving and giving to tithing, this is how to manage your finances in a Godly way
The Bible tells us to honour God with our money (Proverbs 3:9), but what does that look like in practice? Rachel Pearce shares her thoughts as we mark the start of a new tax year.
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In conversation with a modern-day prophet
Emma Stark spoke to Jemimah Wright about being a prophet, and why she is passionate about the Church re-engaging with the Holy Spirit
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Do you actually enjoy your food?
Nutritionist Clare Backhouse encourages us to slow down to eat, with tips to aid digestion
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Opinion
Chocolates are providing a way out for women with convictions in Scotland
Joyce Murray’s chocolate-making social enterprise supports women who have touched the Scottish criminal justice system and gives them the opportunity to make a fresh start.
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Struggling to sleep? Switch from your phone to books before bed with a pre-loved book subscription
It’s World Sleep Day (yes… apparently that’s a thing) and research shows winding down with a book is far better at bedtime than staring at a screen. A pre-loved book subscription is the ideal way to discover new novels while reducing landfill - here are some options.
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Opinion
You’ve heard of fasting food and maybe even your phone… but could you fast clothes?
Tearfund’s challenge, The Great Fashion Fast, asks people to wear just 10 main items of clothing for the whole of March… but could you do it?
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Five things I have learned about… learning
What is it the Bible says about being like little children?* You may no longer be in school but here’s why Cathy Madavan thinks we should all consider trying something new
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There is power in forgiveness
For the final feature in her series on living free, Candy Ellie lays bare the far-reaching impact of stress-induced emotion
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A Romeo and Juliet love story
Ram and Sunita Gidoomal are from different castes (class systems), which meant those around them felt their relationship simply couldn’t work. They proved everyone wrong
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Struggling with your period?
Nutritionist Clare Backhouse explains how to harness your hormonal cycle
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Opinion
Eat or heat? Five ways to offset the £700 rise in energy prices
With UK households set to fork out an average of £693 more a year on gas and electricity, Rachel Pearce looks for ways to soften the latest punch to your purse
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Why Wordle has opened doors for community and how to get involved in the new fad
Writer Lauren Windle, explains why the latest fad ‘Wordle’ is so much more than just a brainteaser, but a wholesome connector of people.
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Five things I have learned about… worry
Cathy Madavan gives us practical ideas for how to deal with an anxious mind
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‘I’m 45 – could I still conceive naturally?’
Your health questions answered by our resident GP, Dr Olúṣẹ̀yẹ Àríkàwé
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The house that God built
Clare Thompson leads the vibrant, social-action focused LoveBristol organisation with her husband Greg. She told Clare Blake why she loves living in a Christian community house
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Love your gut!
Nutritionist Clare Backhouse helps us learn to care for our bodies in a new way
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Married at 54: ‘I was willing to wait’
TV anchor Wendy Griffith dedicated a book to her future husband when she was still very much single. She explains how she discovered that ultimately, God is the best matchmaker
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Opinion
‘I was the life and soul of every party, but debt had me secretly curled up in a ball on the floor wailing’
Gaynor Lochhead was drowning in debt and out of control, but she’s back on her feet and determined to help others break free
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Opinion
Ten steps to get your finances in line for 2022
If you’re regularly finding you have more month than money, it might be time to put a budget in place, says Rachel Pearce.