All Faith articles – Page 12
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OpinionI’m 17 and no one told me seeking God would be so hard but so worth it
Writer Praise Kujore shares a moving insight into her faith journey, making the God of her parents, her own.
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ArticleTestimonies: No rain on my wedding day...
Signs & Wonders in everyday life. Your stories of God’s intervention
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ArticleParents, do not despair - there is hope for our young people!
Alongside all the current crises they are facing – mental health challenges, societal pressures, and an epidemic of faith deconstruction that is leading some to walk away from Jesus – Liz Bewley is convinced that the Holy Spirit is moving
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ArticleGod gave us a building for £1!
Victoria Armstrong is the founder of the Oasis Centre in Gorton, Manchester. When she first moved there as a student, she could never have imagined the vision God would give her
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ArticleA prayer of thanks – and hope
The flowers of May are the Lily of the Valley, which symbolises the return of happiness, alongside the Hawthorn, which means hope – how apt as we look forward to the longer, warmer days of summer. In Matthew 6:28–31, a simple and profound idea is presented: “And ...
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Article‘How can we make space and time to listen to God when we are always doing at least two things at once?’
Veronica Zundel looks at the lost art of ‘monotasking’ and how important it is for our relationship with God
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OpinionI was 44 when I met my husband… here’s what God said to me in the waiting
Woman Alive’s deputy editor explains how she managed to keep trusting God when it felt like her prayers weren’t being answered.
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OpinionHow did the Black Death of the 1300s impact on people’s view of God - and how COVID has done the same in England
Author Andrea Sarginson explains the devastating effect the Black Death had on people’s faith in the 1300s and compares it to how people responded to the COVID pandemic.
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OpinionAre we too afraid of death? Here’s what Christians should remember
Author of Living to Finish Well Marjie Sutton asks if we can face a fear of death by better understanding the glory of eternal life.
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OpinionFlexitarianism might be a great approach to eating but in Christianity it is dangerous
Woman Alive's editor Tola Doll Fisher explains that as Christians, it's a bad idea for us to adopt a 'flexitarian' approach to faith.
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OpinionWhat should I do if I want to become a Christian?
Philippa Cook offers practical advice to those who have decided they want to follow Jesus.
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ArticleEaster with Wintershall: Taking Jesus’ story to where people are
Thirty years on from the first staged play of The Passion of Jesus, Tola-Doll Fisher spoke with Charlotte de Klee, trustee and producer of Wintershall, the world-famous organisation responsible for staging award-winning productions that focus on the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus
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ArticleA prayer for health
Witnessing my mum suffer from ill-health was a challenging experience. I prayed for her recovery many times. She remained cheerful and strong in spirit throughout her illness and I feel blessed to have witnessed her courage and grace. I’m sure God held her close. In her last ...
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OpinionWhen my son died I had to choose between clinging to Christ or abandoning him - I don't regret my decision
When Sarah Berger was faced with the most horrific bereavement she had to choose whether she would walk away from her faith or pull closer than ever into God. Here she explains her story.
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OpinionThe Asbury outpouring didn’t come out of nowhere - there were some key ingredients that paved the way for revival
Norwegian wife and mum Benedicte Mella, who lives in Kenya, went to visit Asbury University, because she heard of the revival and wanted to immerse herself in what the Holy Spirit was doing.
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ArticleI gave birth with the help of the Holy Spirit
Giving birth with the help of the Holy Spirit In 2015 I felt God tell me that I was going to have a girl, she was to be called Keziah Rose Grace and she was going to be born in Armenia (where we had just moved to). ...
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ArticlePrayer & Reflection: Experiencing God’s guidance
It’s often said a problem shared is a problem solved, and who better to share concerns with than God? Through prayer and meditation, I have found much solace. In Joshua 1:9, we are encouraged to heed God’s commandment: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do ...
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OpinionI stayed in Asbury before the revival and I totally understand why God chose it to reveal the power of his Spirit
God sent Emily Emanuel to Asbury last year, six months before revival broke out. At the time she was disappointed but with hindsight she sees how he was working.
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OpinionYour lent survival guide: from what to give/take up to top tips for when you feel like giving up
Today, the start of lent, writer Rachael Cottle shares what helps her successfully navigate 40 days of discipline and how she uses the time to bring her closer to Jesus.
