Sugar and spice and all things nice?

// During her presidential campaign in 2016, Hilary Clinton spent 600 hours – that’s 25 days – having her hair and make-up done, she’s revealed in her latest book What Happened.

Written by Charlotte Hendy

Girls and their bodies: innocence lost?

// At the heart of our faith lies the message that each one of us – regardless of our gender or age or ethnicity or background, regardless of what we look like - is made in the image of God in whom we believe the essence of beauty is found.

Written by Chine McDonald

The madness of modern life

// The heart of our flawed modern life is the myth and illusion that life is something for mankind to conquer and control.

Written by Dave Luck

3 things I’ve learned about community living

// Acts 2 isn't always as rosy as it can seem, but it's worth persevering with.

Written by Ryan Galpin

How to trust God with your love life

// Allowing God to shine His light into that room in your heart.

Written by Joanne Gilchrist

5 lessons from litter

// Our response to sin should be as constructive as our response to litter.

Written by Dave Luck

Where is God in the change?

// Approaching a life-changing decision and wondering how we process it with our Father.

Written by Yvonne Dodoo

Where is our transformative influence?

// And are we believing in a selfish gospel?

Written by Freddie Pimm

What we loved in June

// Our monthly wrap-up of articles, videos and quotes that inspired us this month.

Written by threads

God speaks in the small

// So, I did this thing ... and realised that I don't have to be afraid of scars, labels or decisions.

Written by Elizabeth Neep

What does success mean to you?

// It’s never too late to redefine it.

Written by Chloe Richards

The sheer stupidity of porn

// Three biblical examples of sheer stupidity and a Spirit-led thought above it.

Written by Nick Franks

How do you run a pop-up food waste café?

// How hard is it to run your own food waste event? Where do you even start? Surplus Kitchen let us in on their secrets.

Written by Matt Long and Jonathan Cherry

Should Christians bother going into politics?

// What Tim Farron's resignation as Lib Dem leader tells us about 21st century faith and politics.

Written by Josh Harris

Impossible is a dare

// An interview with Ben Cooley, founder of Hope for Justice.

Written by threads

Why I give money to the homeless

// On seeing a person, not a problem.

Written by Jennifer Goodyer

Is ‘self-actualisation’ really the key to success?

// And when it comes to being successful, do we know it when we see it?

Written by Liz Bradley

Lessons from our spiritual ancestors | part II

// More book recommendations to help you on your spiritual journey.

Written by Tim Bechervaise

Today I punched my health choices in the face

// Finding your 'why' is the most important part of setting new goals.

Written by Hannah Dallison

Distractions, desire and destiny

// When we know someone isn’t God’s best for us we spend our time rationalising our choice to keep pursuing them. It won't work.

Written by Bex Finney