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OpinionGrief and the Gospel: learning from the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi this Easter
‘Many people have become familiar with the Japanese art of kintsugi – repairing broken pottery with gold. This is the essence of wabi-sabi. Easter isn’t just about victory—it’s about life returning after devastation, not as it was, but as it is now,’ says Rachel Mataraki.
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OpinionKaty Perry had a spiritual experience during her trip to space
‘Katy Perry described the flight as “second only to motherhood,” and she found herself deeply moved. Apparently, during the descent, she sang What a Wonderful World, later sharing that the experience of going to the edge of space was “a spiritual high”,’ says Jemimah Wright.
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OpinionWhy your body size matters to God
‘I practice self-love by standing in front of the mirror, looking at my body (a recent revelation) and telling my body how much I am grateful for it and then thanking God for it, honouring his creation,’ says Hannah Wickens.
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OpinionWhat we know of the faith of actress, Tamsin Greig
‘Tamsin’s ability to balance comedy with drama has made her a versatile talent, landing roles in a wide range of projects, including Episodes and Friday Night Dinner. Her performances often explore themes of human connection, vulnerability, and resilience—qualities that align with a personal faith,’ says Jemimah Wright.
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ArticlePreparing for Easter
I vividly recall the excitement of Shrove Tuesday as a child; the scent of freshly cut lemons contrasting with the warm sweetness of pancakes sizzling in the pan. It was a heartening prelude to the 40 days of Lent that followed. As I’ve grown, I’ve come to ...
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ArticleWild worship
As worship leader Anna Hamilton prepares to lead at Spring Harvest, she spoke with Alex Noel about the journey she has been on with Jesus over recent months and why she’s so passionate about spontaneous worship
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Article‘Denominations…seem to be an inevitable aspect of our fallen nature’
Kate Orson reminds us that we are meant to be unified, so need to learn to disagree well
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ArticleAre Christian women biblically illiterate?
Ann-Louise Graham considers how well we know the Bible and ponders whether the Church and its women’s ministries are to blame
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ArticleThe top ten podcast episodes you’re all talking about
We launched the ‘Woman Alive’ podcast in July 2023 and many of you are already regular listeners. After almost two years, here are the ones that have gained the most attention…
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ArticleStop assigning gender to different styles of worship
Dr Belle Tindall asks why the ‘feminine’ way of knowing Jesus is considered the ‘worse’ way – and asserts that there shouldn’t even be a ‘feminine’ way in the first place!
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ArticleOvercoming racism through faith, in apartheid South Africa
White South African, Angela Kemm, 73, grew up in Cape Town during apartheid. When she came to faith in Jesus, God asked her to serve Black people in the townships, which was illegal at that time
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ArticleAre modern women prepared for radical vulnerability before the Lord?
Hope Bonarcher says we have all been created as vulnerable beings, and challenges us to stop listening to culture’s message that we need to be strong
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ArticleI prayed for many years for my husband to know Jesus
Signs & Wonders in everyday life - Your stories of God’s intervention
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OpinionHow God changed my thinking and led me to start a women’s movement
In the Autumn of 2020, Jo Lee was leading the women’s ministry in her local church, when she felt God say: ‘Dream big Jo, it’s time to go wider.’ After meeting with some women to pray, RISE was birthed - to encourage, empower, and inspire women from around the globe to transform the world around them, one life at a time.
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OpinionSix Christian books to encourage you in tough times
For World Book Day, Kate Orson offers insght into six books that have helped encourage her in tough times.
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OpinionThe Oscars is full of beauty and glamour, but was God welcomed this year?
Sophie Dianne reviews the 2025 Oscars, looking and who won what, and who thanked God for their success.
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OpinionWhat does God have in store for you this Lent season?
‘Lent is a season of courage, trust, and authentic leadership,’ says Bethany Hobbs
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ArticleA league of extraordinary women
Here at Woman Alive, we celebrate every woman in every issue (this includes you!) and as part of our International Women’s Day issue, we’ve chosen eight ‘ordinary’ women to recognise for their inspirational workplace ministries
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ArticleDiscovering ‘clean beauty’
Makeup artist and clean beauty specialist, Amy Dyas told Jane Knoop about her insight into sustainably sourced, natural beauty products and reflects on the interconnectedness of her faith and her passion for makeup
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