Claire Musters
Doing what we can, where we can
We are feeling the pressure too â but do we feel church is a safe enough place to be honest about that?
Noticing the changing seasons
How often do we take notice of these seasons and allow the changes to stir us to action?
Celebrating the Queen's life with five ways her faith inspired me
As we take time to mourn our loss together, whatever our feelings about the monarchy, let's acknowledge that the Queen was a solid, faithful figure, always there â most of us haven't known a time when she wasn't on the throne.
The art of rest
It is so important that we don't lose those precious moments in every day in which we can stop, take stock, be before God and simply breathe him in â however that works best for us.
The impact of beauty
I wonder if by rejecting the unhelpful cultural ideals of beauty, we have forgotten about the glorious impact of beauty on our wellbeing?
How well do we welcome others in our meetings?
As her local church has seen an influx of visitors from its food shop ministry, Claire Musters reflects on what sort of welcome they have had â and challenges us all to do the same.
Hope amid the rubble in Ukraine
Incredible courage is being shown by Ukrainian charity workers.
A lesson in death from Dame Deborah James
I have been reflecting on what Dame Deborah James' life and death could teach us. Here are a few of my thoughts.
The importance of passing on wisdom
Each one of us learns nuggets of wisdom from our life's experiences. God teaches us so much through them â but how do we pass them on?
Becoming Braver
Claire Musters speaks to debut novelist and committed Christian Deborah Jenkins, whose book Braver is being published by mainstream publisher Fairlight Books.
5 ways the Queen's life and faith inspires me
Whatever your opinion of the Royal Family, it is indisputable that the Queen's reign has been hallmarked by sacrifice and a servant heart.
Pruning: the painful but necessary work God does in our lives
God has no qualms about pinpointing and cutting back (or prompting us to cut back) on those things that have been allowed to take over and get out of hand in our lives (even very good things).
The secrets of a healthy marriage
Then in our marriage when things fell apart. But it was in facing the brokenness that new life was birthed.
We all need a friend like Denzel Washington
Washington had some sound advice for Will Smith after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, but it's a lesson for all of us, writes Claire Musters.
Where do we turn when everything seems to be falling apart?
This is where learning to lament is so powerful.
How can we pray for Ukraine?
The devastating and far-reaching impact of Putin's decision can cause us to feel bewildered and helpless. But now is the time for us to rise up in prayer for our brothers and sisters on the ground, writes Claire Musters.