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Opinion'Dancing Queen’ at 50: Can Christians indulge in nostalgia – or should we let the past go?
Writer Sophie Sanders reflects on the enduring appeal of ABBA’s ‘Dancing Queen’ and the powerful nostalgia it can evoke. But as she looks back on her own university days, she asks whether our longing for the past might actually be pointing us towards something much deeper – and towards the future God has prepared for us.
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OpinionIf you think there’s no hope, please read this first
Today is Suicide Prevention Day, and Rachael Newham shares a powerful message for anyone struggling with hopelessness or thoughts of suicide. Drawing on her own experience and the story of Elijah, she reminds us that despair does not need to be faced alone and that God meets us with gentleness and care.
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OpinionWhat my post-holiday skincare routine taught me about getting back on track with God
After a summer of relaxation and perhaps a little too much time in the sun, make-up artist Amy Dyas found herself rethinking more than just her skincare routine. Could the same gentle, consistent approach we take to restoring our skin after a holiday also help us get back on track with God?
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OpinionBefore Botox: What ancient women knew about beauty – and what God says about it
Neve Hall is a Christian health and wellness content creator. She is passionate about helping women embrace who God created them to be and live healthy, wholehearted lives with Christ. Here, she explores what ancient women can teach us about beauty – and why returning to God’s design could change the way we think about our skin, health and appearance.
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OpinionThe Danish PM was offered plastic surgery. Her response made me rethink ageing as a Christian
When a hairdresser suggested Jemimah Wright might consider Botox, it prompted her to think about the pressure women face to look younger. The Danish Prime Minister’s response to unsolicited advice about her appearance offered a timely reminder that, as Christians, our worth is not found in chasing a face that never changes.
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ArticleYour child isn’t ‘different’ – and that changes everything
As the new school year begins, psychotherapist Monique Thomas speaks to educator and psychologist Emma Noel Pinnock about understanding neurodivergent children, and why creating places of belonging may be one of the most Christ-like things we can do.
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OpinionWhy are heavy periods still so overlooked? The shocking research gap affecting millions of women
Writer Jenny Sanders explores why heavy and painful periods remain so poorly understood, despite affecting millions of women. She looks at the shocking lack of research into menstrual health and considers what Jesus’ response to a woman suffering from chronic bleeding can teach us about how we should respond to women’s pain today.
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Opinion“I thought my wedding might never happen – then one Christian friend showed me grace.”
Just seven days before she was due to walk down the aisle, Hope Bonarcher found herself in a hospital bed after attempting to take her own life. In this deeply honest and hope-filled article, Hope shares how one Christian woman’s grace-filled response became a turning point in her healing, and how God later used her own pain to bring hope and comfort to someone else.
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OpinionAriana Grande’s ‘petal’ made me think about what it means to be truly seen
Hope Bonarcher reflects on Ariana Grande’s controversial new music video and the painful reality of her own experience with anorexia. Looking beyond the blood, fame and performance, she considers our deep longing to be seen, valued and known – and what it means that God looks beyond our outward appearance to our hearts.
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ArticleDoes God care if you get distracted? Rethinking ADHD, faith and following Jesus
Therapist Monique Thomas begins a new series exploring the intersection of neurodivergence and faith. In this first instalment, she challenges the idea that a wandering mind is a sign of weak faith and offers reassurance that God values relationship over flawless spiritual routines.
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ArticleThe midnight knock that changed everything: The hidden crisis affecting thousands of Christian families
Rhiannon Goulding shines a light on the hidden world of kinship care, a reality most people have never heard of until it becomes their own. Through powerful storytelling and a biblical challenge, she asks how the Church can better support the grandparents, relatives and family friends who quietly step in to keep vulnerable children safe.
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OpinionThink you’re an introvert? Kate Orson says you may want to think again
Are you really an introvert or an extrovert, or have those labels become more limiting than helpful? Kate Orson explores the surprising origins of these popular personality types, why she believes Christians should approach them with caution, and how Scripture offers a more freeing way to understand ourselves.
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OpinionThe wellness trend Christians should think twice about: why I’m glad I never ate my placenta
Writer Kate Orson reflects on why a wellness trend she once seriously considered now leaves her profoundly grateful she never followed through. Looking back through the lens of her Christian faith, she explores what placenta consumption reveals about modern wellness culture, spiritual discernment and the need to distinguish truth from deception.
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OpinionImposter Syndrome is keeping millions stuck – here’s the truth that sets us free
Writer Hannah Wickens explores why so many of us feel like frauds, even when we’re succeeding. Reflecting on the roots of imposter syndrome and her own journey of healing, she reveals how finding our identity in Christ can break the cycle of striving and self-doubt.
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ArticleThe prayer practice that calmed my anxiety when nothing else could
Jennifer Tucker, award-winning author and mental health advocate, told Claire Musters how learning embodied prayer helped her anxiety, and why she believes incorporating it into our daily lives would benefit us all
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ArticleWe aren’t meant to hold everything together
Psychotherapist Monique Thomas unpacks the cost of being there for everyone else, and shows us how our bodies are wired for recovery within safe relationships
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OpinionScientists say hair loss could soon be reversed – but what Jesus said about your hair matters even more
Jenny Sanders reflects on why hair is about far more than appearance, identity, dignity and even faith can all be wrapped up in the strands on our heads. As scientists edge closer to a potential breakthrough in hair regeneration, she explores what our attachment to hair reveals about who we are and where our true identity lies.
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Opinion “The biblical truth about introverts that changed everything for me”
Writer Samantha Bailie-McMurdock shares how discovering the introverted personalities of several biblical figures transformed the way she viewed herself. If you’ve ever felt out of place in a world that celebrates extroverts, this message may be exactly what you need to hear.
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OpinionBBC’s Emma Barnett shone a light on endometriosis: Here’s where I found God in my darkest flare-ups
Writer Alex Palmer reflects on BBC presenter Emma Barnett’s powerful documentary on endometriosis and shares her own painful journey with the condition. Amid years of misdiagnosis, debilitating flare-ups and uncertainty, she reveals how she has experienced God’s presence in some of her darkest moments.
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OpinionThe dark side of football fever: The victims we don’t talk about
As the nation gears up for another summer of football, writer Jenny Sanders highlights a troubling reality that often goes unnoticed amid the excitement of major tournaments. She explores the link between big matches and rising levels of domestic abuse, and why Christians must remain vigilant in protecting the vulnerable.
