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Opinion“I was a people pleaser and I thought it made me a better Christian”
Writer Danielle Finch shares how she broke free from toxic people-pleasing to seek God’s approval over others’. Her story calls believers to choose truth and obedience over constant niceness.
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Article‘The judge told me he knew I was innocent’
Hannah Overton was ripped away from her husband and four children and spent seven years in prison for a murder she didn’t commit
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OpinionDolly Parton’s sister asked fans to pray for the ‘Queen of Country’
Writer Becky Hunter Kelm reflects on faith and sisterhood after Dolly Parton reassured fans of her good health, reminding us how prayer and family love can draw us closer to God.
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ArticleBeauty from ashes
Like the biblical Naomi, Ethiopian-born Ruth Meakins lost both her husband and son. In an exclusive interview, Ruth shares her story with Tola-Doll Fisher, and continues to celebrate life with her two daughters
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ArticleThe essentials of marriage
Veronica Zundel asserts that much of our so-called Christian view and practice of marriage is more cultural than biblical
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OpinionHow God saved my sister from a narcissist
After two years of prayer, our Woman Alive contributor witnessed God’s faithfulness in rescuing her sister from the grip of an abusive relationship.
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Article‘Will I lose them forever?’
Rhiannon Goulding reflects on the various transitions her family has gone through as their children have grown up, and how she has had to adapt
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: My in-laws are toxic!
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, Rhiannon Goulding answers a woman, struggling with her mother-in-law.
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ArticleThe untold stories of motherhood
Every week Dr Sarah-Louise Hurst, a perinatal clinical psychologist, listens to women who are struggling after difficult births and/or finding it hard to bond with their babies. She believes it is time such women are given space outside the therapy room to be heard, supported – and no longer shamed
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ArticleRoom for one more?
Rhiannon Goulding shares her family’s story of expanding via fostering and adoption
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Opinion‘What can the Bible can teach Christian women about work-life balance?’
‘There will be seasons where balance feels impossible—and that’s okay. What matters most is your posture. Colossians 3:23 encourages us: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord…” We’re not building for applause—we’re building for eternity,’ says Salomé Criddle.
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ArticleRockstar wife - the privileges and struggles of living in the spotlight
Esther Higham speaks with Anna Smith, author and speaker, wife of singer Martin Smith, mother of six and grandmother of two
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ArticleBorn in Kensington Palace
Anne Grainger, 92, royal by blood and birth, experienced divorce in her forties and this led to an encounter with Jesus, a voyage on a Mercy Ship and a new calling
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ArticleParenting - is it time for something new?
Rhiannon Goulding reminds us that parenting isn’t a one-size-fits all, and encourages us to try something new on if we recognise we are in a different season
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OpinionThe Bible references old age, but has little on the role of grandparent
‘This is a role over which one has absolutely no control. Nobody invites you to become a grandparent! Reactions vary hugely, from delight, to dismay at becoming ‘old’ to everything in between,’ says Rosemary Hector, as she shares some of her experiences of becoming a grandparent.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: How can I overcome the pain of betrayal from my mum?
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, Marcia Dixon answers someone who is angry about ther impact of her mother’s affairs on the family.
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OpinionIf it takes a village to raise a child, what does the Bible say about the role of an aunt?
As Princess Eugenie becomes an aunt again, Woman Alive deputy editor Jemimah Wright considers her own relationship with her nieces.
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ArticleDoes the Church view marriage as the pinnacle of success for women?
Dr Belle Tindall says it’s time for the Church to stop alienating women who are not in families
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OpinionLeaning into Jesus when it feels hard this Christmas
Sophie Dianne has a message of solidarity and support for those feeling grief or pain this Christmas.
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ArticleWhat do you really believe about parenting?
In her first column, Rhiannon Goulding says it is time to consider what we want to pass on to our children without simply following what everyone else is doing
