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A new Christian film is in cinemas on 17th November, and I hope you’ll watch it!  Featuring a few famous faces, including Antonio Banderas as Herod (yes, that is a fake chest!), ‘Journey to Bethlehem’ is a gorgeous, fun, live-action musical retelling of the nativity story.  It’s exciting to see Christian films making it to …

‘Journey to Bethlehem’ in cinemas across the UK! Read More »

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything . Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done. If you do this you will experience God’s peace which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds asyou live in Christ Jesus. …

Fiona Castle shares how she swapped anxiety for peace Read More »

I love catching up with Michaela Morse-Wolfe every year at our weekend away. She is bubbly, fun and generous, with great stories and wisdom to share. This year, she told me a little about why she seemed a shadow of her former self.  I recently got back in touch, and she agreed to share this …

‘Season’ is a word I like, mainly because (hopefully) it’s short and will change. Read More »

Take a look at Abigail’s vlog and hear her review of the weekend away.  Have you booked your place for 2024 yet? It’s filling up fast and is becoming one of our biggest ever! Your new best friend could be there! As Abigail says in this video, it’s great to be connected to a vibrant …

“Get connected to a vibrant Christian community” Read More »

I felt an arm around my shoulder and turned to find my previously ‘I don’t hug’ pastor friend giving me a side-hug! I was over-the-moon! I love hugs and I’d found it sad that she didn’t. My startled response kick-started a discussion about hugging with those around us. Here’s a snippet: “I don’t mind hugs …

To hug or to handshake, that is the question Read More »

Alice Swain’s tattoo of the word ‘Faith’ is a great conversation-starter, as Rhiannon Goulding experienced when they met at the Riverbank Women’s Conference back in June. When Alice shared her story, Rhiannon knew it would have a big impact on our Activate readers, as it has with many others.  So, here’s Alice Swain’s wonderful story …

“I have found your daughter!” My testimony of adoption Read More »

When friends return from a family holiday and you ask, ‘How was it?’ the honest ones usually respond with something like this famous line by Charles Dickens: ‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times’!  Read how guest blogger, Debbie Van Den Berg learned a lesson in patience and resisting panic …

‘The hardest days end up being the best days’: A lesson in patience from our holiday Read More »

*Spoiler alert! Read after watching!* My teenage son loved it first, and that’s the main reason ‘Barbie’ brought me so much joy. Jumping on the Barbenheimer trend, he was the first to see it – on its release day. There is a fear (mainly from those who haven’t watched the movie) that the portrayal of …

‘Barbie’ turned me into a family hero this summer Read More »

My job involves encouraging people to make friends and communicating the value of great small talk. Practise what I preach, right? Wrong! We’ve just been on a great Christian holiday abroad. My husband and kids were exemplary socialites, but I was a loner! Only one person approached me to chat, and that was to say, …

I didn’t make friends on holiday, but I only blame myself! Read More »

Rachel continues to explore our theme and delve deeper into an understanding of God’s undivided heart for you.