All Lifestyle articles – Page 8
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Reaching out to women in prostitution
From childhood loss to founding the Beloved charity reaching out to those in prostitution, Rosie Hopley shares her life’s journey through deep lows and great joy
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’I wrestled with feeling like God had abandoned me’
Jo Fothergill spoke to Jeanette McCarthy about her experience of living with depression, and how her faith has sustained her
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3 ways to curb your spending
As the cost of living rises, and the spending limit for contactless card payments is set to change to £100, Robyn Wright from Christians Against Poverty urges us not to get sucked into the trap of spending without thinking
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Britney’s engaged! Here are 5 tips for all engaged couples…
With the news that Britney Spears is set to tie the knot again, Claire Musters gives advice to those heading down the aisle this year
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Five ways to prepare your wardrobe for autumn-winter 2021
With London Fashion Week finally underway, fashionista and YouTube influencer Cynthia Ajayi encourages us to get prepared for the coming season
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Will Love Island’s Molly-Mae Hague hold Pretty Little Thing to account?
Lauren Windle believes Molly-Mae’s new job raises questions for Christians who love fashion
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An anxious return
As many secondary school students have been returning to school this week, Cherry Dakin from tastelife shares her own story and how she is trying to combat the rise of eating disorders among young people today
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Pen Farthing: new Noah or new level of selfish?
Some animal lovers were delighted when Pen Farthing chartered a private plane to rescue 94 dogs and 74 cats from Afghanistan, but Rachel Pearce questions whether prioritising animals over humans is hugely heroic or incredibly selfish
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Five things I have learned about… being yourself
Seasoned author Cathy Madavan explains how she has come to accept who she is – and how we can do the same
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Katie Piper: ‘I found comfort in my local church'
In 2008, Katie survived an acid attack and during her recovery set up The Katie Piper Foundation. She spoke to Claire Musters about how she coped with trauma and the impact on her outward appearance, how her newfound faith helped her come to terms with what happened and how a positive mindset helps her every day
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Opinion
How can we help GCSE students on results day?
The GCSE results are in and, against all odds, it looks as though our young people have excelled themselves. Dr Kate Middleton offers practical tips to get their endorphins going and remind them of the bigger picture, whether they have passed or failed
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Why don’t we talk about periods?
Rachel Jones believes that this is a subject that has been neglected by Christians for far too long
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Gaming: It’s not a battle you need to win
We can celebrate the positives that gaming holds for young people
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Opinion
Enjoy the journey
You may be wondering what pilgrimage and the end of lockdown have in common. Having recently walked from Winchester to Canterbury, Penelope Swithinbank offers up three Ps – possessions, purpose and people – to help us link the two
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Opinion
Navigating change
As the final lockdown restrictions are about to lifted, Sarah Yardley shares with us some of the lessons she has learned through many life-altering changes
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Helping future leaders
Marie Aitken shares the heart behind her exciting new initiative, Girl Can Daily, and explains how it can help encourage young women and give them the confidence to step into leadership
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Moving on from past mistakes
Have you ever looked back over your life and wondered how it could have been different? Jen Baker’s new book, Unwavering, encourages us to reflect on the choices we make to move from making fear-based decisions to faith-based living. Premier’s Maria Rodrigues chatted with her about her own journey with this.
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Opinion
The one who sticks close by
On National Best Friends Day, 8 June, Claire Musters encourages us to think about those closest to us
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Opinion
Why take care of the earth?
Avery Foley, from Answers in Genesis, explains that when God is the focus of our lives, we should naturally want to care for the earth he created.
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Learning to live more responsibly
Environmentalist and theologian Ruth Valerio speaks to Jemimah Wright about the moment she recognised God’s call to care for the whole of creation – and how it changed the course of her life