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Can faith survive fame? The painful story behind Jelly Roll and Bunny XO's split
11+ hour, 32+ min ago (580+ words) Hope Bonarcher reflects on the reported divorce of country star Jelly Roll and his wife, Bunny XO, exploring what their journey reveals about brokenness, redemption and the realities of following Jesus. Rather than focusing on celebrity gossip, she argues that…...
I found a Bible beneath the rubble: Finding hope after Venezuelas devastating earthquake
11+ hour, 34+ min ago (829+ words) Danielle Finch reflects on the heartbreaking devastation caused by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela while highlighting remarkable stories of faith emerging from the rubble. As Christians wrestle with the question of suffering, she reminds us that God's presence and hope…...
What Princess Catherine's Three Peaks triumph teaches us about faith and purpose
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (849+ words) Jenny Sanders reflects on Princess Catherine's remarkable Three Peaks Challenge and why it offers far more than an inspiring story of resilience after cancer. As England chased goals on the football pitch, Sanders explores what Catherine's achievement can teach Christians…...
We're saying goodbye to print, but this isn't the end
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (383+ words) A message from Jemimah Tola-Doll Fisher, my amazing colleague and editor of this magazine since 2019, had felt it was time to move on to new things. That was not all. A month or so later, after much discussion, it was…...
Two women at the heart of Christian publishing
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (1863+ words) Former Woman Alive editor Tola-Doll Fisher and current editor Jemimah Wright spoke to commissioning editor Charisa Gunasekera and publishing director Lauren Windle about calling, representation and platform When Penguin Random House launched its first dedicated Christian imprint, it marked a…...
Ten things I wish I'd known in my first year of marriage
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (1053+ words) As he celebrates 43 years of marriage with his wife, Killy, J. John reflects on the lessons he wishes he'd known as a newlywed. Drawing on insights from his new devotional, Marriage Works: 40-Day Devotional to Strengthen Your Relationship (Philo Trust), he…...
Before you chase your dreams, read this
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (476+ words) Rev Katherine Chow writes a letter to her ten-year-old niece, passing on what she has learned about life with God" I wrote this column for you." I want you to live a life full of purpose." I have heard it…...
Book Club: Created to Play: How taking hobbies seriously grows us spiritually by Brianna Lambert
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (671+ words) This month I'm reading" Created to Play: How taking hobbies seriously grows us spiritually by Brianna Lambert"(IVP, 978-1514011508) Too many of us juggle work, church, family, relationships, etc and feel guilty if we "indulge' in hobby/pleasure time outside of…...
I want to get married, but I don't want to be a wife
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (686+ words) Hena J Bryan questions the imbalance she sees between the sexes within marriage, and says she does not want to see herself diminished by traditional expectations " she isn't alone For her, the word "wife' carries weight " less a partnership, more…...
The unexpected way social media helped my son beat depression
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (681+ words) Rhiannon Goulding reveals how her son found help online through depression, and believes that our children can navigate the online world well if we set good boundaries and show we trust them" We all know the arguments against the use…...