Christmas cards are generally available from late September onwards but despite being prolifically abundant, finding cards that keep Christ as the centre of their message can be very difficult. An alternative to purchasing Christmas cards, or spending a lot of time chasing down suitable ones, is to make your own. Here are a few […]
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‘When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, “Woman, here is your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home.’ (John 19:26-7) These two verses in St John’s
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Although I have done this in readiness for Christmas, you can use other fabric for this and make a dress that can be worn at any time of the year. You could even use a long sleeve and thicker skirt fabric for a winter weight dress. What you’ll need: Girls t-shirt, 50cm fabric, 12inch of
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We live in a society today where children are, on the whole, no longer seen as a blessing. Somewhere along the way we, as a society, decided that children are a right every woman has. A right she may choose to exercise, or not, depending on her own personal circumstances. At the same time,
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‘The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will
These are comfy and practical and although I have written this tutorial in children’s sizes, it will easily translate for adults as well! You will need: A pair of your child’s pants that fit well and are the right length 1m light cotton fabric 1m 20mm elastic (approx. only) 1m 12mm elastic (approx. only)
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Last year I was asked to give a talk at a high school girls retreat on modesty. This was not just modesty in dress, but in thought and behaviour as well. While preparing for the talk I came across two images that saw me take my talk in a very different direction. The images
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30 Minute Jeans To Shorts Makeover is a quick and simple way to transform an old pair of jeans into knee length cuffed shorts. You will need: A pair of jeans Measuring tape Fabric (laundry) marker Scissors Sewing machine and/or overlocker What to do: Try on your jeans and mark on the seam the length
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‘It takes a village to raise a child’ – African proverb We’re all familiar with the above quote and its implications but the reality is that for many of us in this contemporary society the village is no longer a concept that features prominently in our social structures. Part of this, I believe,
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‘They came to Bethsaida. Some people brought a blind man to him and begged him to touch him. ‘He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village; and when he had put saliva on his eyes and laid his hands on him, he asked him, “Can you see
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