| When Philippa met the love of her life |
When Philippa met the love of her life Talented singer/songwriter Philippa Hanna has always had a passion for music.  But it’s her passion for God that has changed her life. ‘Off the rails’ as a teenager, Philippa’s life began to turn around when her friend became a Christian.
Currently on her UK ‘Work in Progress’ tour, Philippa’s music draws on her own experiences of life, the universe and everything. Her style is infectious, bubbly and fun –
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| The Wave makes a splash against climate change |
 Green Issues
The Wave makes a splash against climate change
More than 50,000 people came together to demand action on climate change last December at The Wave, the biggest ever climate change march in the world! 8000 more marched in Glasgow. The Wave called for the Government to take much more urgent and effective action.
Not only did Ed Miliband (Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change) hear the marchers, but Gordon Brown invited 24 Wave supporters to 10 Downing Street after
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| Tom Seidler: Transformed lives |
Tom Seidler: Transformed lives
Old Etonian Tom Seidler came from a privileged background with a caring family. Yet he turned to alcohol and drugs. Facing prison for drug dealing, he made a life-changing discovery: putting God first in his life was what mattered most.
‘I grew up in a very privileged environment, a nice family with two loving parents. They were Christians and taught me about Jesus. I didn’t realise what a blessing it was at the time.
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| From the inside out |
 From the inside out
One man’s experience of the Alpha Course
Three years ago I was finishing a prison sentence in Brixton for more commercial burglaries and stuff like that.
Just before I got to Brixton, I was in a high security prison, in Belmarsh. One night, I read Mark’s Gospel and Jesus came to me. I fell to my knees and said, ‘I know you’re there now. Can you help me please’ and literally a day after that I was transferred to Brixton, which was prett
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| ASK Y |
Ask Y
Where God-questions are put to the test
This month’s question…
Too far-fetched to believe Jesus was God?
True. Sounds far-fetched to believe the son of a carpenter born 2000 years ago was any more than an exceptional person. But weigh the evidence and you face a different possibility.
If you read this column last month you’ve already seen the size of the impact Jesus made on history – leagues above all others. And the miracles – healing peopl
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| Can't biuy me love |
 Can’t buy me love
Whilst we all love receiving gifts and cards on Valentine’s Day, this year things are going to be financially tough for many. However, that doesn’t mean that love has to suffer; there are lots of ways to express your love to someone close, without breaking the bank.
Top Ten Tips to say ‘I Love You’ for free:
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| After you say 'I do' |
After you say ‘I do’ So what is it like to be married to Bear Grylls voted the 7th coolest man in the UK? He’s instantly  recognisable to many as an intrepid explorer and much-loved television personality, whose taste for adventure seems to know no bounds!
But away from the camera and the challenges of extreme weather and landscape, Bear is a loving husband to Shara and a devoted father to their three boys Jesse, Marmaduke and Huckleberry. The family divide their time betwee
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| Fundraising cookbook with feast of recipes |
 Fundraising cookbook with feast of recipes
TV chef and Christian Aid unite to support the launch of ‘Loaves, fishes and more’.
Surrounded by fresh fish and tasty bread loaves, celebrity chef Kevin Woodford has helped launch a unique cookbook, which includes recipes submitted by church leaders and members of the public.
Featuring 70 delicious recipes – Loaves, fishes and more is a 128-page fundraising cookbook devised by insurer Congregational & General, which is
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| Rob Parsons dispels the myth of 'the perfect marriage' |
Rob Parsons dispels the myth of ‘the perfect marriage’
When Dianne and I were engaged, we dreamed together about what it would be like to be married. I would labour all day and she (after also labouring all day!) would tear home and prepare a meal that would make the chef at the Ritz look positively ham-fisted. After pushing the plates back, we would discuss politics and theology before pulling the chairs around the fire and entertaining friends. Finally, we would slip off to bed
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| The Big Swap |
The Big Swap
The cup that cheers – join in the Big Swap Fairtrade Fortnight 22nd February – 7th March
The goal of the Fairtrade Fortnight has always been a simple one: to get more people talking and buying Fairtrade to transform the lives of millions of farming families in developing countries. Fairtrade is a passionate movement for change, tackling poverty and injustice through trade.
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| CultureWatch DVD Review - The Soloist |
CultureWatch DVD Review
The Soloist
Cert. 12
When Steve Lopez (Robert Downey Jr.), a columnist on the Los Angeles Times, encounters a homeless man, Nathaniel Ayers (Jamie Foxx), playing Beethoven on a two-stringed violin, his life is turned upside down. Steve is astonished by the man’s talent and stops to investigate. He discovers that Nathaniel was a brilliant cello student at the famous Julliard School, but has ended up living rough as a result of his mental health problems.
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| Every Child Matters |
 Every Child Matters
How Christian schools workers make a difference
By Kirkley Greenwall
Every Christian schools worker I’ve ever met loves the job. What’s not to like? Jeans and trainers are the standard uniform. And we get to spend hours each week playing games. But, as with any work, there are stressful moments. Here’s a taster of a typical week:
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| Come in out of the cold |
Come in out of the cold
‘I became a Christian on 24th August 1979,’ says Norman Critchell, ‘two hours after my wife Denise. From then on our lives changed.’ The couple have devoted their lives to God’s work. Norman shares what led to this life- changing decision and its consequences.
‘I came from a broken marriage background. I was very much into heavy drinking and gambling but Jesus totally changed our lives. We became Christians at 30 years old and as
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| MP's life on £5 a day |
 MP’s life on £5 a day
As the recession bites, instinct tells us to hold tight to every penny we’ve got, and dream of the stuff we can buy when it’s over.
But Jesus challenged us not to worry about money, but to think first of the needs of others.
The Simplify initative is deceptively simple. For one month, volunteers live on the amount of money they would receive if they were on benefits. In most cases this is just £5 a day after housing costs and bills h
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| Loud and proud |
 Loud and proud
The 2008 Urban Music Award winners for Best Gospel Act The 29th Chapter have been on a journey this past decade and it hasn’t stopped yet.
With their seven-track EP Louder now available on iTunes and a single Invincible due out this month plus music video, the band is fuller, bolder and a whole load louder than ever before.
It was at a Christian festival in 1999 where the paths of an Asian-West Indian (Navigator), an African (Mr Prince), an Irish lad (McGladius)
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| The 'nothing month' |
THE ‘NOTHING MONTH’
What’s your favourite month?
As a child my sister chose February as her favourite month. Now she probably would vote against it – and for the same reason as she used to like it! Why? It’s her birthday month! As many people grow older, the less they like birthdays!
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| Home ground for speed champ |
 Home ground for speed skating champ
Cindy Klassen became the first Canadian to win 5 medals in one Olympics when she picked up a gold, two silvers and two bronze in Turin in 2006 – in speed skating.
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