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For many Christian women, swearing is a taboo, but doesn’t it sometimes just feel good?!
Why we should be praying for The Real Housewives of London
As Christians, we may not realise how pro-life laws could potentially devalue the lives and dignity of the women they affect most
Faith in justice: Navigating disability benefit reforms with compassion and truth
Have we forgotten God in our debates on abortion?
Bill Gates has said he knows he can’t take anything with him when he dies
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‘God is in the business of taking the hard and bringing good’
Rebecca St James is an award-winning singer-songwriter, author, speaker, podcaster and actress. Her latest book, Lasting Ever: Faith, music, family, and being found by true love, written with her husband Cubbie Fink, was released earlier this year. She discussed being in the spotlight from an early age, purity culture, collaborating with her brothers and juggling marriage and parenthood with Esther Higham from Premier Christian Radio
What was meant to be the best holiday ever
Rhiannon Goulding shares how her meticulous planning did not ensure she enjoyed her bucket list trip…
What happened when porn-star cried, ‘Jesus, Buddha, God, whichever one of you is real, save me.’
Sophie Dianne on ex porn star Brittni De La Mora’s testimony of coming to Christ and leaving porn.
Rockstar wife - the privileges and struggles of living in the spotlight
Esther Higham speaks with Anna Smith, author and speaker, wife of singer Martin Smith, mother of six and grandmother of two
‘I must use the time I have left wisely’
Marcia Dixon MBE has won many awards, been appointed a faith advisor to the government and appeared on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Despite all these accolades, as she turned 60, it was to faith matters that her mind turned first
Relationships
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I’ve gone off sex since I turned 50
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, relationships and intimacy. Drop us an email on [email protected] and ask us anything. Here, Dr Kathrine McAleese answers a reader who doesn’t enjoy sex anymore.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Why are Christian women wasting money on egg freezing?
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I want to find a husband so should I church hop in my city to look for what is available?!
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I know what I want in a husband, but should I lower my expectations?
‘What the world views as liberal sexuality, God calls bondage’
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS How do I let go and move on from a guy that is not good for me?
Is it ok to pray for the best sex life?
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The persistent widow: ‘not manipulation, but trust’
Elaine Storkey believes too many preachers have interpreted this parable wrongly, and reveals what it teaches us today
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Can egalitarians and complementarians really get along?
Abigail Flavell wonders whether the conflict that surrounds the ‘gender roles’ debate could be an invitation from God to greater love, unity and reconciliation
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As Christians, we may not realise how pro-life laws could potentially devalue the lives and dignity of the women they affect most
Sally Hope explores the tragic case of Adriana Smith - a Black nurse whose death and forced posthumous life support to preserve her pregnancy have ignited urgent ethical and theological questions. She challenges us to consider how pro-life laws may in fact devalue the lives and dignity of the women they affect most.
Church
Can egalitarians and complementarians really get along?
Abigail Flavell wonders whether the conflict that surrounds the ‘gender roles’ debate could be an invitation from God to greater love, unity and reconciliation
‘What I learned about faith from Marguerite Porete - the first woman to write a Christian treatise in French.’
‘I’d grown up Christian, been through ordination training, was studying for a doctorate, yet I’d never heard of Marguerite, until a lecturer mentioned the ‘beguine’ mystics in passing. I hunted for stories of these gifted and prayerful women who weren’t cloistered like nuns,’ says Susan Shooter.
We need to advocate for each other
A few years ago, I faced a challenging situation at one of my sons’ schools. After some reflection, I decided to write a letter, as it allowed me to clarify my thoughts and include everything that concerned me. The headmistress at the time was very supportive and said that I ...
Signs & Wonders in everyday life
Your stories of God’s intervention
The power of the name of Jesus
I was at a friend’s party last weekend and got chatting to a girl there who was studying at a local university. I’m in my 30s but for some reason get maternal around people in their late teens and felt protective over this girl, who seemed a bit lost.
For many Christian women, swearing is a taboo, but doesn’t it sometimes just feel good?!
Mum and pastor’s wife, Kathryn Segal, reflects on the complexities of profanities in the context of Christian faith.
I read eight books a week on average, and this is how it has helped my faith
‘These days, as a full time author, speaker, Christian freelance writer and editor, that super power comes in really handy. I have reviewed and critiqued many Christian books and to be able to do the job thoroughly, but quickly, is a gift,’ says Ruth Leigh.
‘What can the Bible can teach Christian women about work-life balance?’
‘There will be seasons where balance feels impossible—and that’s okay. What matters most is your posture. Colossians 3:23 encourages us: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord…” We’re not building for applause—we’re building for eternity,’ says Salomé Criddle.
‘I’m walking from London to Ghana as a tribute to my late fiancée’
Daniel Forrester came to faith in Jesus through Caroline, his late fiancée. He is now planning to walk from the UK to her home country of Ghana to raise money for the hospice she died in. Here he tells his story…
Did you know Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian are having a Bible study?
‘Despite what Kourtney’s lifestyle looks like on the outside, and that it doesn’t always look like what we think a ‘Christian’ should look like,’ Jesus is so for her!’ says Rebecca Hunter-Kelm.
Letting go of judgement
Prayer and reflection
‘I must use the time I have left wisely’
Marcia Dixon MBE has won many awards, been appointed a faith advisor to the government and appeared on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Despite all these accolades, as she turned 60, it was to faith matters that her mind turned first
We need to advocate for each other
Signs & Wonders in everyday life
The power of the name of Jesus
For many Christian women, swearing is a taboo, but doesn’t it sometimes just feel good?!
I read eight books a week on average, and this is how it has helped my faith
‘What can the Bible can teach Christian women about work-life balance?’
‘I’m walking from London to Ghana as a tribute to my late fiancée’
Did you know Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian are having a Bible study?
Letting go of judgement
‘I must use the time I have left wisely’
Health and wellbeing
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Come for the skincare, stay for the heartcare
‘Solving social isolation, one dog walk at a time’
Being blind in business
Power and obedience - Fola Komolafe MBE talks about following God’s grace through her career as a female business leader.
What exactly is bitcoin and why should we care?
A new movement in dyslexia-friendly literature
How to rewire your brain through gratitude
Look after the skin God gave you (here’s a 20% discount to give you a head start!)
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Parenting
Raising my family next door to my parents has given our children a greater understanding of God’s character
Womenswear designer Karen Millen has shamed mothers who breastfeed beyond six months
‘For the first time in my life, I’m being regularly prompted to think seriously about the prospect of me as a mother’
Bringing up strong, confident girls
Come as you are, but could you just…?
Seeking restoration rather than division this Mother’s Day
Parenting - is it time for something new?
How God made me a mother - adopting a baby boy as a single Christian woman
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