All Current affairs articles – Page 6
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OpinionBeyoncé told Meghan she was selected to break generational curses that need to be healed and I think she could be right
In the final three episodes of Netflix's Harry and Meghan documentary, the Duchess of Sussex received a message from Beyoncé suggesting that she was 'breaking a generational curse' for the Royal Family. Here Woman Alive's editor-in-chief Tola-Doll Fisher shares her thoughts.
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OpinionI watched Netflix’s Harry and Meghan documentary so I could pick a side in the royal rift, but Jesus convicted me about judging
Writer Shakira Peronet sat down to watch Netflix’s Harry and Meghan documentary with the popcorn ready to get the inside scoop on the royal upset. But all she could think about was Jesus’ response to judgement and the way he modelled love.
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OpinionI Googled all 26 members of the World Cup England squad to find out if they were Christians and here’s what I learned
The England squad are preparing to take on Wales this evening but how many of them will be praying to Jesus for victory? Lauren Windle took it upon herself to do hours of research so you don’t have to. You’re welcome.
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OpinionDo we really need Black Friday, Cyber Monday or any kind of seasonal sales system in the fashion industry?
Modelling exposed me to a wonderful world of fashion and I still love clothes but hate any attempt to trick us into buying in excess disguised as a “bargain”. We deserve better and so does the earth God gave us to protect.
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OpinionThe 2022 World Cup in Qatar is a wake-up call about labour exploitation – so what can the Church do to help?
The World Cup is a wake-up call that labour exploitation is still a very real problem for millions of people around the world, and unless we act now, it will continue to get worse. Here, Frances Kordonowy from modern slavery charity IJM, explains what churches can do to help.
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OpinionI run a charity in Russia and the reality for Christians who don’t believe the government propaganda is horrific
Russian law imposes criminal charges on anyone who disagrees with the war, receives funding from the West or practices evangelism outside of the Russian Orthodox church. Here, our anonymous contributor, speaks about the realities of those living in the heavily controlled country.
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OpinionLiz Truss’ resignation is an exposing failure - but my hope is that she will develop a relationship with Jesus in the midst of the hurt
Liz Truss resigned as prime minister yesterday after just five weeks in office. While she failed to deliver on the promises she made in her leadership campaign - Woman Alive’s deputy editor Jemimah Wright urges us not to focus on the failure but to pray that she meets with God within it.
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OpinionOur Chancellor resigned and the economy’s in chaos - but the turbulence can drive us closer to Jesus
While the government and the economy are in crisis, writer Jo Acharya encourages us to turn to biblical wisdom and Jesus for our comfort. She says: “Let’s let the turbulence of these days drive us closer to him, hungry for his grace and guidance.”
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OpinionClimate change isn’t just a conversation topic to us, it’s an emergency - God gave us a mandate to look after the Earth
Two Christian climate activists, Laura Young and Jessica Bwali, will be attending COP27 in Egypt next month. Laura, from Scotland, and Jessica, from Zambia have partnered with Christian humanitarian charity Tearfund, to call for action on the climate crisis. This week, during Premier’s Missions Week they share their passion for campaigning on climate justice.
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OpinionI am a Sri Lankan wife and mum - there's an economic crisis in my country and suicide rates are at an all time high, we need prayer
Nicole Parakrama explains how the 2019 bombing, severe COVID restrictions and economic crisis have left her gorgeous country Sri Lanka in desperate need of prayer.
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OpinionThis Black History Month I want to honour the ‘black church’ and the inspirational clergy who serve their communities
October is Black History Month Marcia Dixon MBE is celebrating the “black church”. Here she explains the impact the church had on her life and the many ways it positively influences the black community.
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OpinionItaly’s first female prime minister vowed to protect ‘God, family, country’ but some call her a fascist… should we be worried?
Last week far-right politician Giorgia Meloni was named Italy’s prime minister. Her focus is on protecting the family and national identity, but some of her controversial statements have caused some to compare her ideology to ‘fascism’. Here’s what we know…
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OpinionWe can take hope in mourning a Queen who wasn’t afraid to die, Her Majesty knew that death was not the end
Author of Our Faithful Queen Catherine Butcher explains that the Queen was not afraid of dying but instead had hope in the resurrection of Jesus.
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OpinionThe Queen’s funeral was watched by an estimated THREE BILLION people – we need to pray that the Christian message gets through
Journalist Lauren Windle remarks on what an incredible gospel opportunity the Queen’s funeral is and explains that we all have a part to play in making sure Jesus’ message lands.
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OpinionThe Queen’s passing gave me a new understanding of her incredible leadership, the day she awarded me an MBE was the proudest of my life
Marcia Dixon was awarded an MBE for her services to the Black Christian community for her work with The Voice newspaper as editor of Keep The Faith magazine. Here she reflects on the Queen and her leadership.
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OpinionThe Queen was our patron and we’re proud of the way she defended the faith and promoted Christian knowledge
Queen Elizabeth II was the proud patron of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (SPCK). Emily Beater explains how the Monarch’s steadfast faith mirrored their mission.
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OpinionThe Queen was universally admired in Northern Ireland, but now that she’s gone I feel more Irish than British
Northern Irish writer Dr Rachel Hanna reflects on the impact The Queen had in Northern Ireland and explains that without the Queen’s stabilising presence - she feels more aligned with Ireland than Britain.
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OpinionA respectful, low-key London Fashion Week starts today but it’s still a reminder that we need to take action against exploitation in fashion supply chains
Despite recent tragic events, a stripped back London Fashion Week kicks off today. But did you know that there are an estimated 25 million people in forced labour slavery around the world – and many are producing items we use every day, including our clothes? Frances Kordonowy from International Justice Mission UK explores the dark reality of exploitation in fashion supply chains, and what we can all do to help.
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OpinionWhat happens to our money and stamps now the Queen has died?
The country is in mourning, but what about the practical implications of our beloved monarch’s death? Rachel Pearce investigates.
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OpinionThe vital lesson we can all learn from the Queen’s extraordinary life of service
In the wake of the Queen’s death, writer Belle Tindall reflects on how her passion and commitment is a lesson we can all carry into this new phase of history.
