All Friends articles
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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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OpinionIt's the 20th anniversary of the last episode of Friends. I wasn’t a Christian when it first came out, but I am now
Sophie Dianne asks, ‘What is the lasting legacy of Friends, and is it something Christians should imitate?’
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OpinionIn a marriage obsessed society, I have found covenant friendships are just as significant
Female friendships are a gift for those married or single. Maxine Harrison looks at the trend of making a ’covenant’ friendship with a best friends to mark the significance of the friendship.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I have been “friend-dumped” and I don’t know what to do.
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ the Woman Alive panel answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us a confidential email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, we help a reader who has fallen out with a friend and doesn’t understand why.
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ArticleRomantic relationships aren’t the only ones we should prioritise
Veronica Zundel challenges us to accept and support healthy connections beyond the ‘ideal’ the Church perpetually highlights
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OpinionA neighbour brought my abusive family to Christ, here’s what I learnt from her about praying for my child
The impact of coming to faith through her neighbour as a girl compelled Sharon Jaynes to pray for her own son and his friends. Here she gives some tips on how to direct those prayers to your children.
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ArticleFive things I have learned about…female friends
While it took her a while to develop close friendships with women, Cathy Madavan shares why she believes they are invaluable
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OpinionI think all vicars should be taking tips from the writers of F.R.I.E.N.D.S when planning their sermons
Writer Lizzie Hutchison argues that the succinct writing of the famous American sitcom is something preachers could learn from.
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ArticleFor the love of food
Veronica Zundel reflects on her recent enjoyment of Austrian cuisine, and encourages us to celebrate the sense of community surrounding mealtimes
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OpinionNo, I don’t want to spend £300 on a weekend away and flower-crown making for your hen do, when did celebrating get so expensive?
Being a wedding guest is an expensive business from travel to gifts to outfits to overnight stays, but the costs often start well before the day itself. Here, writer Lauren Windle explains why she’s sick of the large amounts of time and money required to have a friend who’s getting married.
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OpinionCan married women stop ditching their single female friends please?
After marriage a friendship reshuffle is inevitable as you settle into a groove of married life. But writer Lauren Windle argues that married women often navigate this very badly, leaving their single friends feeling left out in the cold.
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ArticleWho says you have to pick friends your own age?
Alli Blair and Carley Serwat found an intergenerational connection enriched their lives in a way they could never have imagined…
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OpinionHas Love Island been redeemed?
Love Island may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but as the latest series finishes, Sarah Carter reflects on her belief that when women like Kaz and Liberty have each other’s backs, there’s no limit to what they can achieve
