All articles by Elaine Storkey
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ArticleAre all the ‘bad women’ of the Bible really bad?
Elaine Storkey unpacks the story of Queen Vashti, to show how our views of some of the women in the Bible have been influenced far more by legend than truth
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ArticleAdoption and fostering in the Bible
Elaine Storkey unpacks three biblical characters’ stories to show that God has a heart for those cut off from their birth families
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ArticleWe are responsible for defending the cause of the oppressed
Violence against women was occurring in biblical times – and still is today. Elaine Storkey urges us to realise that God’s intervention comes through other human beings
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: My boyfriend has been divorced - can I marry him?
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, theologian Elaine Storkey explains what the Bible says about divorce.
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ArticleIs the Holy Spirit the female part of God?
Elaine Storkey looks at some of the ways women have tried to emphasise God’s female attributes, but asserts he cannot be described by our understanding of gender
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ArticleThe persistent widow: ‘not manipulation, but trust’
Elaine Storkey believes too many preachers have interpreted this parable wrongly, and reveals what it teaches us today
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ArticleMary's powerful prophetic song
Elaine Storkey unpacks one of the most powerful and often-repeated passages in the Bible, which came from the lips of a young woman
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ArticleHidden figures: Women in the early Church
While many assume church leadership has always been male, Elaine Storkey reveals there have been many women actively working in positions throughout the Church right from the start
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ArticleA hidden heroine in a bloodthirsty history
Study passage: 2 Kings 11, 2 Chronicles 22 We all know the story of baby Moses hidden in a basket among the bullrushes in the river Nile by his mother and sister, and how their determined action rescued him from the genocide of Hebrew male babies by the ruthless Egyptian ...
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ArticleThe quest for happiness
Elaine Storkey unpacks what the word ‘blessed’ means through Jesus’ words in the Beatitudes and reminds us of the positive impact we can all have on the world around us when we live by his values
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ArticleThis is what Jesus said about marriage and divorce
Elaine Storkey unpacks Matthew 19, and reminds us that our relationships should be faithful, safe and loving
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ArticleHow to handle complaints with justice
Elaine Storkey unpacks Acts 6, revealing the principles that enabled the early Church to move forward after a dispute and which she urges us all to live by today
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ArticleGod does not force anyone to believe in him
Elaine Storkey unpacks scripture to show that God gives each of us the freedom of choice, with an exhortation to stand with those who are persecuted for putting their faith in him.
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ArticleBeing fair is part of our calling as Christians
Elaine Storkey urges us to embrace the biblical principle of economic justice
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ArticleHow God uses adoption to forward his plan
Elaine Storkey looks at the stories of Moses and Esther, explaining how they both were instrumental in Israel’s deliverance from its enemies, as well as revealing God’s heart to care for orphans throughout scripture
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ArticleEducating all of the Ritas - what does the Bible say about educating women?
Elaine Storkey takes a close look at what the Bible has to say about educating women, and delves deep into the often quoted 1 Timothy 2
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ArticleRunning the race
Elaine Storkey looks at the Olympic imagery found in the New Testament letters, and encourages us to keep persevering in our own races
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ArticleGod has respect for children (and so should we)
Elaine Storkey reveals how the Old and New Testaments depicted children and why we need the same care and consideration for them today
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ArticleThere’s no place like home
Elaine Storkey unpacks the time cousins Mary and Elizabeth spent together while pregnant, showing us the importance of being ‘home’ for one another
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Article‘Whatever is happening in our world, God is here, with us, in it all’
Elaine Storkey unpacks Romans 8 to reveal how Paul’s words can lift us above the discouragements of our day
