All marriage articles
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OpinionI stayed silent because I thought God wanted me to: The hidden cost of faith and abuse
Christian author and educator Lucy D. Ola knows what it is like to wrestle with the tension between faith, marriage and abuse. Here, she shares how the belief that God wanted her to stay silent kept her in an abusive marriage – and how finding her voice helped her begin to rebuild her life.
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Opinion“I still choose you”: Why renewing our vows after 10 years meant more than our wedding day
Ten years of marriage, four children and plenty of difficult seasons have taught Tola Mbakwe that “for better or for worse” means something very different when you’ve actually lived it. She shares why she and her husband chose to stand before God and their loved ones and say, once again, “I still choose you.”
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Article‘God saved our marriage’: Marianne Awaraji on worship, war and finding hope in the Middle East
Jemimah Wright speaks to Christian singer, worship leader and SAT-7 presenter Marianne Awaraji about finding faith and hope amid war, trauma and personal crisis. From a miraculous escape for her son to the moment she says “God saved our marriage”, Marianne shares how God has sustained her family through some of life’s darkest seasons.
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OpinionI married an Anglican as a Catholic – and it changed how I see our differences
When Emily Innes-Whitehouse married her Anglican fiancé as a Catholic, she expected their different traditions to present challenges. Instead, navigating their differences revealed just how much they shared – and strengthened her own faith in the process.
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Opinion“I thought my wedding might never happen – then one Christian friend showed me grace.”
Just seven days before she was due to walk down the aisle, Hope Bonarcher found herself in a hospital bed after attempting to take her own life. In this deeply honest and hope-filled article, Hope shares how one Christian woman’s grace-filled response became a turning point in her healing, and how God later used her own pain to bring hope and comfort to someone else.
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Opinion Is the Church pressuring women to marry too young? Why we need to rethink the timeline
Marriage is one of life’s biggest commitments, yet many Christian women still feel under pressure to reach the altar by a certain age. Maxine Harrison asks whether the Church’s well-intentioned encouragement to marry young could sometimes do more harm than good.
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OpinionI thought divorce would destroy my faith. Instead, it taught me what courage really looks like
Writer Alisha Roth shares how walking away from a marriage became one of the hardest, and bravest, decisions of her life. In this deeply personal reflection, she reveals how God met her through fear, loss and uncertainty, transforming heartbreak into a journey of courage and renewed faith.
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OpinionReal Talk: My husband spends more time with Chat GPT than me - what can I do?
In our fortnightly column ‘Real Talk’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything.
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OpinionWhat our obsession with Taylor Swift’s celebrity wedding says about faith
As speculation around Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding reaches fever pitch, Jenny Sanders asks why celebrity romances captivate us so deeply. She argues that while famous love stories may inspire us, Christians are called to look beyond the headlines to find their true role models and lasting hope.
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OpinionCan faith survive fame? The painful story behind Jelly Roll and Bunny XO’s split
Hope Bonarcher reflects on the reported divorce of country star Jelly Roll and his wife, Bunny XO, exploring what their journey reveals about brokenness, redemption and the realities of following Jesus. Rather than focusing on celebrity gossip, she argues that their story is a reminder that no marriage is immune to struggle, and that our hope must ultimately rest in Christ, not happy endings.
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OpinionTen things I wish I’d known in my first year of marriage
As he celebrates 43 years of marriage with his wife, Killy, J. John reflects on the lessons he wishes he’d known as a newlywed. Drawing on insights from his new devotional, Marriage Works: 40-Day Devotional to Strengthen Your Relationship (Philo Trust), he shares ten simple but life-changing principles for building a marriage that lasts.
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ArticleI want to get married, but I don’t want to be a wife
Hena J Bryan questions the imbalance she sees between the sexes within marriage, and says she does not want to see herself diminished by traditional expectations – she isn’t alone
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ArticleSigns & Wonders in everyday life - God never gave up on me
Your stories of God’s intervention
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OpinionEveryone around me is getting married. Here’s what God is teaching me about loneliness
As Loneliness Awareness Week (15–21 June) shines a spotlight on the growing number of people struggling with isolation, writer Tabby Kibugi reflects on a quieter form of loneliness that often goes unnoticed. As friends marry, start families and move into new seasons of life, she shares what God is teaching her about friendship, belonging and trusting His timing while navigating life as a single woman approaching 30.
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OpinionSubmission, authority and discernment: Lessons from Trust Me: The False Prophet
Sophie Dianne explores the dangerous consequences of distorted spiritual authority through the lens of the Netflix documentary Trust Me: The False Prophet. She challenges readers to consider what healthy, Christ-centred leadership and relationships should truly look like.
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OpinionREAL TALK: How am I supposed to balance career ambition with traditional roles that seem more biblical?
In our fortnightly column ‘Real Talk’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything.
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OpinionThe ‘777 Rule’ for relationships is going viral, but does it align with God’s design for love?
Hope Bonarcher explores the viral ‘777 Rule’ through the lens of Christian marriage, asking whether intentional time together can strengthen both relationships and faith. Reflecting on modern busyness, family life, and the sacrificial nature of biblical matrimony, she considers how consistent connection may help couples better reflect the love of Christ in a distracted world.
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OpinionREAL TALK: My husband is jealous. Am I giving my baby too much attention?
In our fortnightly column ‘Real Talk’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything.
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OpinionREAL TALK: I want more sex, why doesn’t my husband?
In our fortnightly column ‘Real Talk’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything.
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OpinionChristian dating: Am I good enough?
Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright reflects on the emotional rollercoaster of modern dating, sparked by a viral question about why commitment can feel so elusive. Drawing on personal experience, cultural observations, and faith, she explores what it means to trust God’s timing when relationships don’t unfold as we hope.
