All articles by Jenny Sanders – Page 2
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OpinionBeyond couture: beauty, faith, and the legacy of Valentino Garavani
Writer Jenny Sanders reflects on the death of Valentino Garavani at age 93, one of fashion’s last great couturiers. She contrasts his devotion to outward beauty with a faith-centred understanding of beauty that values inner character over image.
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OpinionWhy Easter Eggs in the shops in January might not be such a bad thing
Writer Jenny Sanders reflects on the sight of Easter eggs appearing in shops almost before the Christmas decorations are down. Rather than lamenting commercialism, she invites us to see an unexpected opportunity to reconnect Christmas and Easter and tell the whole story of salvation.
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OpinionInviting God into our New Year reset
Writer and speaker Jenny Sanders invites us to pause, reflect, and prepare our hearts as we step into the new year. Drawing on faith, wisdom, and practical rhythms, she offers guidance for approaching 2026 with clarity and intentionality.
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OpinionTips for keeping Christ in Christmas
Writer Jenny Sanders invites readers to push back against the tide of “Happy Holidays” and “Season’s Greetings” by reclaiming a Christmas centred on Christ. Her reflections offer simple, practical ways for us to keep Jesus at the heart of the season without pressure or perfectionism.
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OpinionWhat does the future hold for religious teaching in schools?
Jenny Sanders explores the impact of recent legal decisions on religious education in Northern Ireland, examining how faith is taught in schools. She highlights the challenges of delivering inclusive, objective, and pluralistic religious education in today’s society.
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OpinionStanding in faith: Making gender-based violence a national disaster in South Africa
Writer Jenny Sanders addresses a deeply sobering reality, urging us not to look away from the gender-based violence devastating South Africa. Her words call us to compassion, vigilance, and a faith-filled response to those who suffer.
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OpinionHaving a rib removed to get the perfect waist is becoming popular - what would Eve say about that?
Jenny Sanders explores the growing trend of rib removal surgery in pursuit of the perfect waistline. She asks what Eve — and God — might say about our obsession with physical perfection.
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OpinionJD Vance wants his Hindu wife to become a Christian
Writer Jenny Sanders reflects on JD Vance’s wish for his Hindu wife to share his faith, offering gentle, biblical advice for those in mixed-faith marriages.
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OpinionFaith and the enduring power of Les Misérables at 40
Writer Jenny Sanders celebrates the 40th anniversary of Les Misérables, reflecting on its timeless themes of grace, redemption, and the enduring power of God’s love.
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OpinionHow significant is it for married Christian women to change their surnames?
Writer Jenny Sanders explores the history, traditions, and shifting cultural meanings behind surnames and first names. From colonial laws to biblical legacies, she reflects on how names shape identity, equality, and destiny.
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OpinionFrom teddy bears to the true comforter: Why childlike faith still has a place in grown-up life
Jenny Sanders explores the surprising rise in adults turning to soft toys for emotional comfort in a stressful world. While these “cuddlies” may offer sensory grounding and nostalgic security, she gently reminds us that Jesus-followers always have access to the true, ever-present Comforter - the Holy Spirit.
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OpinionJane Birkin’s original Hermès handbag just sold at auction in Paris for £7.4 million - as Christian women should we value status symbols?
Jenny Sanders invites us to reconsider what we truly value in a world obsessed with status and material success. Her insights resonate deeply with the words of 1 Timothy 6:6: “Godliness with contentment is great gain.”
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Opinion‘My body has served me well for 60 years; I need to focus on gratitude not criticism’
Jenny Sanders explores the changes that come with ageing and the challenge of finding peace with a body that no longer fits youthful expectations.
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Opinion7 ways to combat overwhelm
Jenny Sanders offers practical and spiritual wisdom for navigating anxiety and emotional overload in turbulent times.
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OpinionFive ways to avoid the summer haze becoming the summer laze (spiritually)
Jenny Sanders encourages us not to let our spiritual rhythms slip during the summer break, she offers five simple ways to stay connected to God while fully enjoying the rest and refreshment the season brings.
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OpinionPeople in the Bible lived well into their hundreds, but the oldest known woman in the world today is 115. What are we doing wrong?
‘Remember David’s words of wisdom: ‘All the days ordained for me [are] written in your book’ (Psalm 139:16). Some of us may have a three-volume tome on God’s shelf, others a simple paperback. Let’s take courage and comfort from knowing that however numerous our days, they are all safely in God’s hands,’ says Jenny Sanders.
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OpinionWhat Easter Monday means to me
‘Luke’s account tells us that it was the evening of the day of the Resurrection that Jesus appeared to his disciples. Since Jewish tradition counts a full day as being from sunset to sunset, that means it counted as Monday,’ says Jenny Sanders.
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OpinionHave you heard of the ‘She-Bible’?
‘For veracity and integrity it’s important to know that there are far more original manuscripts for the Bible than for many approved works by contemporary Greco-Roman authors,’ says Jenny Sanders.
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OpinionWhat is the point of Lent?
‘I find myself somewhat irritated with Lent. Heresy? I don’t think so. It just feels too self-focused for my liking – about what I can achieve, as if that somehow makes me more worthy of God’s love and attention. It can appear to be all about my own self-effort; works rather than faith,’ says Jenny Sanders.
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OpinionFootball stadiums can give you a taste of what heaven might be like
‘A vast crowd united in their focus, not on a carefully tended pitch, but on the Saviour who effectively paid the entry fee for us to be there. Here we’ll be more participants than spectators, and thoroughly exuberant!’ says author, Jenny Sanders as she compares a cheering football stadium with heaven.
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