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Beyond just a hobby for the elderly, knitting is gaining recognition as a powerful "bilateral, rhythmic intervention" that helps regulate the nervous system and curb addictive behaviors like smoking and doomscrolling. By engaging both sides of the brain through repetitive motion, this accessible craft provides a healthy sensory substitute that can reduce stress and help individuals process difficult emotions one stitch at a time. Click here to read the full article. This article was published...

We join in solidarity with the people of the Middle East through this poignant prayer for peace and justice, authored by the Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. (Matthew 5:9) Loving God We come before you in sorrow For once again we are a world affected by war So many lives disrupted So much destruction So much needless loss So much fear and uncertainty So much grief and pain...

Despite four years of relentless drone attacks and infrastructure collapses, Ukrainians are fiercely preserving a sense of normalcy by maintaining daily routines, attending church, and keeping local businesses open. While the human toll of the conflict continues to rise and peace negotiations remain stalled, many find the strength to endure through community support and a deep-seated spiritual resilience. This "ordinary" life amidst the trauma of war serves as a vital act of defiance and a...