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Why we need women decision makers

It has been noted that nations handling the Covid19 pandemic the most effectively are often led by women eg New Zealand, Germany, Norway, Taiwan and Denmark. And lots of my friends have gleefully reported this fact on facebook posts to signal that here is proof that women are better than men! Is the link between … Continue reading Why we need women decision makers →

Amanda Advocates Uncategorized 3 Comments May 5, 2020 2 Minutes

Bringing hope

What real messages of hope can we give at this time of global crisis, while recognising the pressures and fears facing women in particular?

Amanda Advocates Uncategorized 2 Comments March 21, 2020 4 Minutes

If women ruled the world

Men have wrecked the world - wouldn't it be better if women ruled, wouldn't we all be better off? Well, if women follow the same competitive rules as leaders now, the answer is No. We don’t just need to change the gender of leaders, to have more women CEOs or scientists, MPs or bishops, we … Continue reading If women ruled the world →

Amanda Advocates Uncategorized 1 Comment February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 4 Minutes

What does Joy look like this Christmas

In a year dominated politically by uncertainty, rancour and lies, I want to end the year with joy. Joy is promised by the angels in Bethlehem to the shepherds.   You may be a bit surprised by my joy list – it’s not exactly toe-tapping happiness. But it hints at the deep abiding hope and … Continue reading What does Joy look like this Christmas →

Amanda Advocates Uncategorized 1 Comment December 17, 2019February 19, 2020 3 Minutes

Confused.com

To have babies or not have babies…. to have them at any time I choose…. to have them with or without a life partner… or freeze my eggs now so I can decide later. A plethora of choices now has legitimacy in western countries where marriage or relationship commitment  is coming later and single women … Continue reading Confused.com →

Amanda Advocates Uncategorized Leave a comment October 16, 2019February 19, 2020 3 Minutes

Good news week

We are bombarded with so much that is weird, dangerous or fake, I thought we might need some quiet and positive stories of women and girls who are getting on with life in all its wonder and mess (back to the bad and dangerous next month). It’s the time of year for exam results in … Continue reading Good news week →

Amanda Advocates Uncategorized 3 Comments August 28, 2019 2 Minutes

Rise in Strength

Sixty women leaders from 18 nations gathered in Amsterdam in June to celebrate the gifting, service and leadership of women in the Church across the globe. They mourned the injustices women suffer and called on Christians to take steps to honour women’s leadership in family, church and community.

Amanda Advocates Uncategorized 2 Comments June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 7 Minutes

Can you hear the voices of these women?

Lily, a pastor’s wife from Indonesia was sobbing quietly. She and her husband with their two young children have moved to an isolated part of Java to plant a new church. It is an exciting time for her husband, but she feels left out – she has to spend all her time establishing their new … Continue reading Can you hear the voices of these women? →

Amanda Advocates Uncategorized 2 Comments May 1, 2019 3 Minutes

Legacy of quiet service

My mum, Lenore Claire, coming up to her 92nd birthday, had a mini stroke 10 weeks ago that set in motion a spiral (ever downwards) of changes in her life – from overworked but determined provider and homemaker for my 94 year old dad, to a ‘client’ in a nursing home. Mum has cared full-time … Continue reading Legacy of quiet service →

Amanda Advocates Uncategorized 4 Comments February 20, 2019February 20, 2019 3 Minutes

A non-passive madonna

I love art galleries – wandering in the muted light and stillness, amazed by the liveliness or colour or beauty of an artist’s imagination. My favourite places are the small gems – the Fitzwilliam in Cambridge, the Frick in NY, or the glory of the Frank Lloyd Wright room at the Met. Or places like … Continue reading A non-passive madonna →

Amanda Advocates Uncategorized 3 Comments December 5, 2018 2 Minutes

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