May 23, 2013

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Dancing all the way to the bank

Issue publishedJune 2013 Author Lucinda Borkett-Jones

Only in Africa would economics be enjoyed through the medium of dance – though perhaps Mr Osborne would curry some much-needed favour with the press if he busted the occasional move on the steps of Number 10.

The Spirit Filled Life

Published onNovember 07, 2012 Author Ruth Garner

Last Saturday I had the pleasure of attending Premier Christian Radio’s Woman to Woman conference. The event was completely sold out and expectations were high. I went along with my Christianity hat on, and attempted to live tweet, take notes, listen and respond...

The Blue Marble

Published onNovember 07, 2012 Author Ruth Garner

I think it’s time I let you in on a secret. I kept a moon diary as a child. Not content with Barbie dolls, Sylvanian families or playing in the garden with my friends, every night I drew a picture of the moon...

Think before you tweet

Published onNovember 07, 2012 Author Ruth Garner

Your alarm goes at 6.45am, what’s the first thing that you do? Well, if you’re anything like me you reach for your phone and immediately check Facebook and Twitter...

Kate Moss and the porn industry

Published onOctober 15, 2012 Author Heather Tomlinson

When Kate Moss posed nude with Mark Wahlberg at the age of 18, it had a positive effect on her career. She was adult and she was consenting. So what’s the harm?

Skyfall: Does the world still need James Bond?

Published onOctober 29, 2012 Author Martin Saunders

50 years ago, Sean Connery’s 007 burst into cinemas with an explosion of fast cars, politically-incorrect one-liners and an endless supply of beautiful women. In the years since, Bond has become the world’s most popular and enduring movie franchise...

Sharing the Gospel

Published onOctober 15, 2012 Author Heather Tomlinson

While in Manchester I visited a training day from the evangelistic ministry, Ravi Zacharias Ministries. Called ‘tackling the hardest questions’, it sought answers to three tough areas; suffering, philosophy and how to handle people who don’t want to listen.

Manchester’s finest

Published onOctober 15, 2012 Author Heather Tomlinson

I’m from Yorkshire and so naturally, I don’t like Manchester. It’s ingrained in my being.

Phones in church are not your problem

Published onOctober 12, 2012 Author Ruth Roberts

Every Sunday when it’s time for the sermon my husband and I reach for our phones and turn to our Bible apps...

April’s Friends: taking inspiration from the Machynlleth community

Published onOctober 10, 2012 Author Lucinda Borkett-Jones

Masses gathered outside St Peter’s Church, Machynlleth on Sunday at the service for the missing 5-year-old, April Jones...

Have you got the X Factor?

Published onOctober 10, 2012 Author Ruth Garner

Well, it’s that time of year again. The nights are drawing in, the shelves are already brimming with Christmas treats and last weekend The X Factor live shows began...

Colorado Shootings: Can light really shine in darkness?

Published onJuly 24, 2012 Author Angela Mikhail

Last Friday in Colorado, 12 people were shot dead and 58 injured at the premiere of The Dark Knight Rises. When we’re confronted with evil like this, it’s natural to ask why God doesn’t intervene...

A part to play

Published onJuly 20, 2012 Author Nicole Jones

How the Olympic torch relay got me excited about evangelism.

Is sporting nationalism dangerous?

Published onJuly 17, 2012 Author Jonathan Langley vs. Malky Currie

Head to Head: Because sometimes Christians don’t agree...

The importance of image

Published onJuly 09, 2012 Author Jamie Cutteridge

How Andy Murray won the nation’s hearts and John Terry lost them...

What can we learn from Murray’s loss?

Published onJuly 09, 2012 Author Nicole Jones

Losing is hard. Whether it’s something as simple as losing a game, or it’s the end of a long-term relationship or not getting the job, losses happen.

Should we cheer for England tonight?

Published onJune 19, 2012 Author Jamie Cutteridge

Tonight I will be in the pub, cheering on England as our boys™ look to secure their place in the quarter finals of Euro 2012.

The power (or not) of a retweet

Published onJune 14, 2012 Author Jamie Cutteridge

Whisper it, but our man Martin Saunders inadvertently created an Internet phenomenon last week.

Say my name! (or at least spell it right)

Published onJune 01, 2012 Author Phoebe Thompson

It was 11.29am. Having been excused from work I stood with 20 or 30 others in the queue. There were sixth-formers who had skived school to be there. Smart-looking young professionals from the Home Office across the road. Eager tourists just coming along for the ride (and possibly receiving something far less exciting than they were anticipating). The deadline was midday. Would I make it?

Why I hate the ‘shhh’ factor

Published onApril 11, 2012 Author Ruth Roberts

It was a surprise when my friend Lara sent a text on Sunday morning, asking could she come to the 10.30 service with us. She’s been through a really rough time recently and left her church a while ago, so it was great to see her and her two little boys...

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