All articles by Hope Bonarcher
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OpinionBefore I became a Christian, America's Next Top Model star Jay Manuel told me I needed to ‘suffer for fashion’
Watching the Netflix documentary on America’s Next Top Model stirred up complicated memories for Hope Bonarcher, memories shaped by her own years working as a professional model long before she became a Christian. Reflecting on the gap between reality TV and the real modelling world, she shares how faith, perseverance, and personal conviction shaped a very different path from the one portrayed on screen.
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ArticleThe female revolution
Hope Bonarcher considers the lasting impact of being told, ‘you can have it all!’ for generations of women in her family
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ArticleObedience is God’s love language
Hope Bonarcher considers what we can learn from the words of the disciple who arguably knew Jesus best
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Article‘You need to make God your CEO’
Baking wasn’t Lewa Thomas’ passion, but a love for business led to opening her own shop
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OpinionClothed in grace and couture: faith, beauty, and the legacy of Valentino
Writer Hope Bonarcher considers beauty and fashion through the lens of Christian faith, dignity, and calling, while honouring the enduring influence of Valentino. With reverence for couture and Scripture alike, she explores how dressing well can reflect both God’s love of beauty and the worth of women made in his image.
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Opinion‘God is a generous and good father, and his gifts are the best thing to ask for this Christmas.’
Writer Hope Bonarcher reflects on the heart of Christmas beyond lights and wish-lists. She reminds us that this season points to a God who still pours out his Spirit and his gifts today.
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ArticleIs anyone beyond redemption?
Hope Bonarcher takes a look at the rush of celebrities claiming faith and challenges us to consider who we would find it hard to believe had truly been transformed
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ArticleReal love is sacrificial
Hope Bonarcher looks at the Christmas story from God’s perspective, and urges us to show the same extravagant, drastic love to those who can’t – or won’t – reciprocate
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Article‘In the wake of present darkness, let’s not lose our love’
Native New Yorker Hope Bonarcher, considers how Christians in the UK and the US have responded to the seeming rise of violence over the years, including the murder of Charlie Kirk
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Opinion‘Why I don’t think having a female Archbishop is a good thing’
Hope Bonarcher reflects on womanhood, faith, and the appointment of the Church of England’s first female Archbishop of Canterbury, questioning whether progress always aligns with biblical truth.
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Article‘I’m ageing, and I can’t control it’
Hope Bonarcher admits she struggles with the impact of growing older
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OpinionThe assassination of Charlie Kirk: A call to courage and faith
Writer Hope Bonarcher reflects on the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, urging readers to face tragedy with faith and courage.
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ArticleAbortions are not to be celebrated
Lily Allen’s inflammatory comments have outraged Christians and non-Christians alike. Especially when, Hope Bonarcher asserts, women have been created by God to birth life, encouragement and hope
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OpinionGreat genes, great divide? A Christian perspective on beauty, race and the Sydney Sweeney controversy
In the wake of American Eagle’s latest campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney, writer Hope Bonarcher, herself a black model, offers her Christian lens on beauty standards, identity, and the deeper worth found in Christ alone.
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OpinionOzzy and Sharon: A heavy metal love story marked by grace
Hope Bonarcher reflects on the life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne. Known for his dark musical persona, Osbourne’s enduring marriage to Sharon reveals a deeper narrative, one of forgiveness, loyalty, and a faith that outlasts fame.
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Article‘There is a difference between feminism and justice’
As women we have probably all faced discrimination by men, says Hope Bonarcher, but feminism has got it wrong – the answer doesn’t lie in ditching our serving hearts
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OpinionCould Coldplay’s viral moment lead to grace?
Hope Bonarcher unpacks a viral moment from a recent Coldplay concert that became much more than just internet fodder. She explores what happens when secrets come to light—and what grace can look like in the aftermath.
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ArticleUnpopular…but true
Our culture prefers popular opinion to truth, says Hope Bonarcher, as she asserts it is kinder to be honest than provide misguided flattery
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Article‘Humour is a necessary part of the human condition’
Hope Bonarcher highlights the huge positive impact laughter can have in any situation
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Article‘What the world views as liberal sexuality, God calls bondage’
Hope Bonarcher highlights how our culture seems to delight in women baring all, and urges us to remember how Jesus brings us freedom by covering us with his righteousness
