The boldness of Mary

// If God asked me to give up my physical comfort, would I agree? Further lessons from the genealogy of Jesus.

Written by Ruth Clements

Ruth: lessons in disappointment

// There is, in all the stories of the women of Jesus’ genealogy, the story of the wait.

Written by Ruth Clements

Wife of Uriah, ancestor of Jesus

// A continuation of our series on the female ancestors of Jesus.

Written by Ruth Clements

Rahab: prostitute, ancestor of Jesus

// She's not her past; she’s all about her future.

Written by Ruth Clements

Tamar – ancestor of Jesus

// How an ordinary woman became an ancestor of Christ himself.

Written by Ruth Clements

Why I listen to The Archers – despite promising myself I wouldn’t

// It's what's not been said that matters during the trial that's hooked the nation, and there's a lot we can learn from that - whatever our age.

Written by Ruth Clements

The great EU divorce

// You may not want the UK to leave, yet there is still opportunity to work for good

Written by Ruth Clements

Encouragement vs envy

// Why #pledgeforparity is actually a call to stop with the comparison

Written by Ruth Clements

Divorced and dating

// The online dating bio no one wants to write...

Written by Ruth Clements

Divorce and Danish living

// As part of our Advent series, we are look this week at love, and how to survive Christmas when you feel alone

Written by Ruth Clements

So you’ve voted, now what?

// Political engagement isn't just for election time.

Written by Ruth Clements

How Dispatches burst my bubble

// I don't know what to do, but evil cannot win.

Written by Ruth Clements

Are you beach body ready?

// Sunglasses and an oversized sun hat? Check!  Flip flops on and several books tucked under my arm? Check! Covered from head...

Written by Ruth Clements

Letting God down

// "I’ve known moments where I’ve not been able to look God in the eye. But forgiveness is for everyone."

Written by Ruth Clements

Divorce wasn’t part of my daydream

// Sometimes grief and heartbreak help you focus on enjoying each day.

Written by Ruth Clements