December
December

Understanding the menopause

2023-11-20T09:51:00+00:00By

As she personally juggles perimenopause with work, family life and church leadership, Claire Musters reports on a conference organised by the Kyria Network to help women understand what still - despite the media coverage it has been given in recent years - appears to be a taboo subject

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Married at 66!

2023-11-20T09:46:00+00:00By Annie Kidd

Annie Kidd shares how God has drawn her closer to him throughout her life experiences – and gave her an unexpected gift later in life

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Lucy Grimble: From struggling with self-doubt to leading thousands in worship

2023-11-20T09:33:00+00:00By

Devon-based Lucy Grimble has led worship at venues as large as Wembley Arena and The Royal Albert Hall and her fourth album, Between the Shadow and the Sun, was released in October. Here she speaks with Jemimah Wright about how she moved from being a private worshipper to leading others

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Jesus the entertainer

2023-11-20T09:32:00+00:00By

Elaine Storkey  looks at the skilful way Jesus told stories that drew people in, but ultimately challenged them

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‘I can get you a six-pack, but I’m far more interested in getting you into heaven!’

2023-11-20T09:29:00+00:00By

Coach Estelle Wallace partners with Jesus to teach people to approach their wellness holistically

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Girls’ Brigade: A 130-year legacy

2023-11-20T09:28:00+00:00

As it celebrates this momentous birthday, we take a closer look at the history of the Girls’ Brigade

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Five things I have learned about… the art of celebration

2023-11-20T09:25:00+00:00By

Cathy Madavan encourages us to look beyond the usual Christmas trappings, to reflect on what we can be grateful for every day

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‘Enough is enough’ for gun and knife violence

2023-11-20T09:22:00+00:00By

Broken-hearted by the death of Elianne Andam, Marcia Dixon gives a passionate call to us to engage with the issue of gun and knife violence

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Well-known Christians reflections on Christmas

2023-11-20T09:21:00+00:00By

Here is a taster of a new book full of reflections, carols, poems and prayers for the festive season!

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Eating disorders don’t take a break at Christmas

2023-11-20T09:08:00+00:00By

Hope Virgo urges us to take time among the festivities of the season to be more mindful of those around us and the struggles they may have

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Redeeming mixed-sex relationships

2023-11-20T09:00:00+00:00By

Bobbi Kumari believes that this generation has an opportunity to redeem mixed-sex relationships so that they become pure and honouring

  • Married at 66!

  • Lucy Grimble: From struggling with self-doubt to leading thousands in worship

  • Jesus the entertainer

  • ‘I can get you a six-pack, but I’m far more interested in getting you into heaven!’

  • Girls’ Brigade: A 130-year legacy

  • Five things I have learned about… the art of celebration

  • ‘Enough is enough’ for gun and knife violence

  • Well-known Christians reflections on Christmas

  • Eating disorders don’t take a break at Christmas

  • Redeeming mixed-sex relationships