All marriage articles – Page 3
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Opinion
I fought to free my persecuted husband from an Iranian prison but the distance showed me that I was the victim of his abuse
Naghmeh battled tirelessly to get her husband, who had been arrested for his Christian faith, released from an Iranian prison. But in the three and a half years he was away, God spoke to her about the abuse she had suffered at his hands.
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Bobbi Kumari on the Synod’s proposal to bless homosexual relationships
The author of Sacred Sexuality shares her interpretation of the biblical stance in light of what Synod says about unreservedly welcoming same-sex couples
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Ten Christian couples told me what they wish they'd known before they got married
This Valentine's Day writer Shakira Peronet spoke to ten Christian couples and shares their hard-earned wisdom.
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Opinion
This Marriage Week: the seven things to remember when working on your relationship
During Marriage Week, Claire Musters encourages us with tips on how to stay the course in our marriages – even as we navigate huge changes.
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Opinion
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS - I want to try some ‘experimental’ bedroom things with my husband - as a Christian is that allowed?
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 tackle; whether married Christian couples can be ‘experimental’ in the sack.
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'I was single when God told me to speak out about Kingdom marriage'
For ten years, Anja Gibson has prophesied about marriage, decreeing the centrality of Christ and the couple as the pillar for the restoration of the earth. Eventually, in 2020, following a cascade of God-ordained circumstances, Anja entered into her own kingdom marriage
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Interracial marriage and mission
English native Catherine Jinadu, 84, defied her family’s wishes by marrying Paul, a Nigerian. They became missionaries and church planters and continue to see God moving miraculously
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Finding hope in walking
Having hit rock bottom through her own deep loss, Faye Smith spent time in a Christian psychotherapeutic community and was also reminded of the healing nature of walking. Today, she provides guided walks for other women struggling with grief – or simply needing to reconnect with life
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God celebrates sex!
God wants us to enjoy mind-blowing, exciting sex, says Bobbi Kumari. And each time a married couple has sex, they are reflecting God’s covenant with his people
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Opinion
I wasn’t worried about marrying a gambling addict - but I didn’t realise how bad it could get
Donna Rogers felt God brought her together with her husband but when he relapsed back into gambling addiction, she found herself terrified and in huge debt.
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Opinion
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I don’t fancy my husband 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 tackle; what to do when you don’t fancy your husband.
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I’m a relationship expert - here’s what to do when your partner’s parents are too involved in your marriage
The Bible, in 1 Corinthians 7:1-40, says: “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” But what should you do when your partner hasn’t managed to leave and cleave?
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Experts share the five signs that your partner is about to propose - so is it time for a manicure?
Between December 22 and January 1 is the most popular window for a proposal. As Christians, we know that - for those who are called to it - marriage is an exciting milestone, here are some things to look out for if you think an engagement could be imminent.
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Opinion
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I woke up with my husband on top of me after I said no to sex… some say it’s wrong and some say it’s fine as we’re married - I feel lost
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 tackle; sexual assault in marriage.
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GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: We waited until marriage for sex and now I’m so disappointed with my husband - what should I 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 tackle; what you should do if you’re disappointed with your sex life after waiting till marriage.
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‘If I ever touch you again, your God is going to kill me’
Georgia Coy carried the brokenness of her childhood into her marriage, and continued a cycle of sexual destruction until she eventually found faith after
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Stormzy is waiting for God to bring him his wife… but I’ve got a few suggestions for the award-winning Christian rapper
Writer Lauren Windle loves to partner with God to do his good work. So, with that being said, Stormzy if you’re reading this (presumably you’re a Woman Alive subscriber) drop Lauren a line and she’ll happily play match-maker and set you up with a Godly woman.
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Opinion
I left my fiancé after four years together - he told me God wanted us to be together, but I finally realised he wasn’t right for me
Valerie Jeannis walked away from her engagement just four weeks before the wedding because she finally realised she could leave and her fiancé didn’t have to give his permission. Here she shares her story.
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These women did remarkable things in faith that God was bringing their husbands… from choosing a wedding dress to buying him aftershave before they’d even met
Woman Alive’s deputy editor, Jemimah Wright shares her encouraging testimony of faith in God’s promises while she waited for her husband. Along with some remarkable stories of other women who stepped out in faith before they even knew who their partner was.
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GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: My husband’s best friend is a single, heterosexual woman - should I be concerned?
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 tackle; whether or not you should feel worried if your husband has a single female best friend.