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– the chosen one       Have you ever been in the position where someone is desperately needed – and you fit the bill perfectly? It is almost as if all your miscellaneous qualifications that never made much sense before now make PERFECT sense. And you sense that you have been chosen by God for the...

Our birds are short of nesting holes, and no wonder: gardens, parks and woodland are much neater than they used to be, and modern homes offer few crannies for nest building. National Nestbox Week, which is celebrated from 14th February each year, aims to encourage us to put up more nestboxes, and to consider planting...

The popularity of leggings soared last year. They became the must-have fashion garment to see out Covid-19. John Lewis reported sales of leggings and loungewear had increased by 1,303 per cent.  Sweaty Betty was selling a pair of Power Leggings (£75) every 90 seconds. Julia Straus, CEO of the brand, explained: “Good quality leggings transform...

– the enjoyment of romance If you have been hurt in your search for romantic love, Gabriel Possenti (1838-62) may be a good saint for you. Because Possenti, born to the governor of Assisi, began by having it all. He grew up doing the mid-19th century equivalent of eBay, nightclubs, cinema and online dating, only...

HOPE Together has a new executive director. Dr Rachel Jordan-Wolf has just taken over from Roy Crowne as executive director to lead HOPE Together in the UK. Rachel has worked closely with HOPE Together since 2010, when she was the Church of England’s National Mission and Evangelism Advisor. “We’re still really committed to evangelism being at the heart...

It may help them do better at school. According to a recent study, teenagers should be allowed to sleep in longer in the mornings, as this could help them to be healthier and perform better. A study, published in Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, suggested that some secondary pupils just have a...

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), Co-Convenors of the Global Tailings Review, the Church of England Pensions Board and the Council on Ethics of the Swedish National Pension Funds, have recently announced a partnership to create an independent international institute to support the implementation of the Global Industry Standard...

By Trystan Owain Hughes, BRF, £8.99 Lenten disciplines are evolving, but whether you intend to give up, give to or take up something for Lent, BRF’s 2021 Lent book will add another dimension to your devotions. Trystan Owain Hughes offers six weeks of reflections designed to encourage and challenge readers to open their lives to...

Potholes have proliferated during the pandemic, and they are still the top concern of nearly 40 per cent of all drivers. The pandemic slowed down the maintenance of roads for many councils. A spokesman for the Department for Transport said: “We’ve committed £2.5billion for local road repairs as part of the biggest nationwide pothole programme...

– and poet If we were to name someone prominent from the 17th century, we might mention Rembrandt or Shakespeare. It is unlikely we would remember George Herbert. However, he was a prolific writer, a gifted speaker and musician. His hymns are still sung today. Herbert was born into a wealthy family in Mid-Wales on...

Ravens have been found to be among the cleverest animals in the world. These largest members of the crow family can even score as high on intelligence tests as chimpanzees. Ravens can remember where food is hidden, can use tools to get at it, follow human faces with their eyes, and understand what people mean...

By Catherine Haddow, 10Publishing, £6.99 Globally, we’ve never been more anxious. Statistics for those seeking help for anxiety are rising rapidly and countless people feel isolated and alone. Maybe you’re one of them. If so, then this timely and helpful book on anxiety is for you. Chartered psychologist and experienced counsellor Catherine Haddow speaks truth...