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ArticleAuthor’s Corner: ‘I didn’t start writing my first novel until May 2020’
Ruth Leigh may be an author, speaker and freelance writer, but she has had an extremely varied career over the years. Today, she is best known for her series of satirical, diary-style novels following the life and fledgling faith of Insta mum Isabella M Smugge, but also writes Austen-inspired stories and poetry. While Ruth may have dreamed of being a writer, she never thought it would become a career for her. She tells Claire Musters how things changed for her.
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OpinionTesco is using tarot cards in its advertising – cause for concern or an opportunity for the gospel?
Tesco’s latest F&F clothing campaign has embraced tarot cards, but should Christians be concerned about the growing popularity of occult practices in mainstream advertising? Becky Hunter Kelm explores the spiritual dangers of tarot and why this trend could also present an unexpected opportunity to share the gospel.
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Opinion‘I visited the land where Jesus walked – and it challenged everything I thought I knew about Israel’
Former Woman Alive editor, Tola-Doll Fisher, was given the opportunity to visit Israel last year and she reflects on the experience in the Holy Land.
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OpinionHilary Duff, millennial ‘healing’ and looking to Jesus in adult life
Hilary Duff’s comeback is giving millennials a hefty dose of childhood nostalgia – but can revisiting the icons of our youth really bring healing? Lydia Jenkins reflects on seeing her childhood idol live and asks where Christians should ultimately turn for comfort and wholeness.
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OpinionWhy I’ll be watching Bake Off: What Nigella is teaching me about faith and joy
As The Great British Bake Off returns with Nigella Lawson in the tent, writer Alex Noel reflects on why her unabashed enjoyment of food feels particularly welcome right now. Could Nigella’s love of pleasure, gathering and good food also remind Christians that God created us not only for self-denial, but for joy?
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OpinionSense and Sensibility made me rethink Christian romance – now I want a modern-day Colonel Brandon
The latest adaptation of Sense and Sensibility has Sophie Sanders reconsidering what real romance actually looks like. Could the dependable, dishwasher-stacking Colonel Brandon rather than the dashing Willoughby be the model of love we should really be looking for?
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ArticleShould Christians put their country first? The dangerous truth about Christian nationalism
As Christian nationalism gains traction in Britain, where should followers of Jesus stand? Kate Orson explores the tension between loving our country, welcoming strangers and remembering that our ultimate allegiance is to Christ and his kingdom.
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OpinionCéline Dion’s Paris comeback: is she singing her own songs of deliverance?
After six years away from live performance and a devastating health diagnosis, Céline Dion’s return to the stage has been filled with moments of extraordinary joy. Writer Alex Noel reflects on her remarkable comeback and asks whether her songs have taken on a new meaning – becoming songs of freedom, healing and deliverance.
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OpinionWhat The Correspondent taught me about faith, perseverance and God’s timing
Have you read The Correspondent by Virginia Evans? Jemimah Wright discovers the remarkable story behind the bestselling novel – and how years of rejection, perseverance and faith have led to her extraordinary success.
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OpinionGo for your passion: What Amy Hunt can teach us about living fully alive
Jemimah Wright reflects on what elite sprinter Amy Hunt can teach us about pursuing the gifts and passions God has given us. Could learning to enjoy what we are good at be part of what it means to live fully alive?
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OpinionWomen over 40 are being written off. But what if we’ve been looking for our worth in the wrong place?
Women over 40 can feel increasingly invisible in a culture obsessed with youth, career success and constant reinvention. Writer, Ann Louise Graham asks what happens when we stop measuring our worth by our jobs and achievements and instead discover our identity and purpose in Christ.
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OpinionWhat Zendaya’s meteoric success can teach us about godly ambition
Writer Lydia Jenkins reflects on why Zendaya’s extraordinary career success prompted her to question her own ambitions. Drawing on Scripture and a timely devotional, she explores the difference between chasing worldly success and pursuing the God-given calling he places on our lives.
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OpinionMadonna is still searching for something deeper – and her latest album reveals exactly what it is
Madonna’s fifteenth studio album, Confessions II, came out on July 3, 2026. The album is filled with spiritual imagery, but is she any closer to finding the truth? Writer Hope Bonarcher reflects on the pop icon’s lifelong spiritual search, her own journey out of New Age practices and why she believes true freedom is found in Christ.
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OpinionThe most powerful moment in the new Spider-Man movie wasn’t a superhero battle – it was three words from Aunt May
The latest Spider-Man film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, was released in UK cinemas on July 29. While most people left the cinema talking about explosive action scenes and superhero showdowns, writer Rachel Allcock couldn’t stop thinking about one quiet conversation. She explores why Aunt May’s words reveal the extraordinary power our encouragement can have in shaping someone else’s life.
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Opinion‘I was a proud atheist’: Camila Mendes says success couldn’t satisfy her search for meaning
Jemimah Wright explores actress Camila Mendes’ candid admission that years of success, therapy and self-awareness still left her searching for something more, leading her from proud atheism towards spiritual exploration.
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ArticleThe subtle sin of pride: How it sneaks into our Christian lives
Hope Bonarcher explores why pride is far more than a cultural slogan or political battleground—it is a spiritual condition that affects every human heart. Drawing on Scripture, she argues that true humility is the countercultural mark of those who seek to follow Christ.
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OpinionOnly three women made it onto the Bayeux Tapestry – but their stories still speak to us today
As the Bayeux Tapestry prepares to return to Britain for the first time in almost 1,000 years, Jenny Sanders looks beyond the famous battle scenes to uncover the little-known stories of the three women stitched into history. Her reflection asks an even bigger question: if your life were woven into a tapestry, who would appear, and would you feature in someone else’s?
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OpinionThe Christian gamer quietly sharing Jesus with more than 700,000 people online
Maxine Harrison explores how God is using Christian influencers to reach people in places the Church has often overlooked. From Twitch livestreams to social media platforms, this is a powerful reminder that the mission field is bigger than we sometimes imagine.
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OpinionShould Christians be watching True Crime? The question every Netflix fan needs to ask
True crime is one of the world’s fastest-growing entertainment genres, but should Christians think differently about what they watch? Writer Sophie Dianne explores the appeal of true crime, the ethical questions it raises and how believers can engage with the genre with wisdom, discernment and compassion.
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OpinionHas God been removed from the reboot of Little House on the Prairie?
Sophie Dianne reflects on the much-anticipated Netflix reboot of Little House on the Prairie and asks whether something important has been lost in the retelling. As a lifelong fan of the beloved series, she explores what happened to the Christian faith that once lay at the heart of the Ingalls family’s story.
