All Opinion articles – Page 16
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OpinionSocial media brought me to faith, but it can also be used to harm
‘If it wasn’t for online friends sharing the Gospel, I don’t think I’d be a Christian. However, the negative side is that algorithms are designed to keep us online, so that our data can be harvested and sold to companies so they can market products to us,’ says Kate Orson.
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OpinionThe idea of ‘praying’ is increasing among those who might consider themselves non-believers
‘Eight years ago as I walked around my neighbourhood, praying, I suddenly wondered what it could be like if the people living behind these walls and doors could request prayer from me,’ says Liz England.
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OpinionHere’s why you need to watch the Jesus Film
‘The power of the gospel is one of the few things that unifies us across cultures and generations, transcending time and geography,’ says Melissa Immel, curation and acquisition lead for the Jesus Film Project.
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Opinion‘Why as a Christian I loved watching The Traitors…’
The Traitors season three has just finished and author, Ruth Leigh shares her experience of watching the hit series.
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Opinion‘I got sacked from a Christian school for having Christian values about marriage’
In February 2024, Gozen Soydag’s contract working for a Catholic school was terminated because of her social media presence espousing a traditional and conservative view of marriage. With Christian Concern she took the school to a tribunal which, on the 14 January 2025 upheld her dismissal. She will be appealing the result.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I feel insecure in my marriage
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, Claire Musters responds to a reader who doesn’t like the attention her husband gives other women.
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OpinionIs Princess Diana in heaven?
‘It’s easy to judge people who are in the public eye, but we only see an image, and don’t really know what goes on in their hearts,’ says Kate Orson after hearing Dru Hammer shared the gospel with Princess Diana.
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OpinionHow Cathedrals got me through university and why I'll be watching 'Britain’s Great Cathedrals: To the Glory of God' this season
Jessica Stark shares her fascination with cathedrals, and how celebrating them opened up the way for her next steps in life.
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OpinionTrump’s inauguration was a reminder to look to God, not man, for our answers
‘Did Americans vote to reject a failed administration or elect a president they believed would satisfy their hopes, both political and spiritual?’ asks Sharmila Meadows.
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OpinionOne of the ways the Church can combat abuse is by considering its traditionally male hierarchy
‘Egalitarian leadership structures have been shown to combat the attitudes and beliefs that can lead to abuse, and to provide a protective factor when abuse does occur,’ argues Sally Hope.
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OpinionGod set me free from the stigma of having a C-section and now I’m just glad my baby is safe
‘When our daughter was born, I needed an elective C-section due to placenta praevia. Although far from ‘natural’, Anna’s birth was filled with joy,’ says Danielle Finch.
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OpinionThere would be fewer church scandals if there were more female pastors...or would there?
‘Regardless of one’s stance on female pastors, the notion that increasing their numbers would resolve church scandals is misguided. Women’s hearts are no less prone to sin than men’s, even if the manifestation of that sin may differ,’ says Ann Louise Graham.
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OpinionBiblical advice for beating the blues and finding joy in January
‘When we’re feeling blue, or just frustrated at not keeping our new year goals; it’s important to remember that God loves us no matter what. But it’s especially powerful when we feel alone, overwhelmed or daunted by difficult or challenging circumstances,’ says Alex Noel.
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OpinionWhy I believe marriage reflects God’s ultimate design
‘For Christian women, understanding the sacred nature of marriage intimacy can transform their perspective on relationships,’ says Jan Coleman as she gives six reasons why she believes marriage is a powerful testimony of God’s design for love and intimacy.
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OpinionA word to Christian teachers - pupils behave better when they like your clothes!
Schools have now gone back for the Spring Term after the Christmas holidays, and Rachel Allcock says ‘Teacher or not, I feel delighted by the compliments I get when I wear nice clothes.’
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OpinionPrincess Catherine is in remission – what a gift to face mortality, and be given a second chance at life
Woman Alive’s deputy editor, Jemimah Wright rejoices in the Princess of Wales’s recent health update, and wonders if there could be an eternal blessing in all she has been through.
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OpinionChristians cannot avoid being affected by Mark Zuckerberg plans to ‘dramatically reduce censorship’ across Meta
‘Without fact checking, what happens to truth and compassion and mercy and justice?’ asks author and writer, Ruth Leigh.
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OpinionThe California fires are terrifying but when the world seems to be falling apart around us, how do we not give in to fear?
‘Such a tragic loss begs the question, where is our security? Jesus himself didn’t have a house throughout his three years of ministry. If security lies in bricks and mortar alone, we are as foolish as the man in Jesus’ parable whose metaphorical house fell flat when the storms of life hit it,’ says author, Jenny Sanders.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I am a married woman but have a crush on my best friend’s husband
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, Marcia Dixon responds to a reader who feels attracted to a man that is not her husband.
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OpinionDid you know Dolly Parton is godmother to Miley Cyrus? What should you be looking for in choosing a godparent for your child in 2025?
Are you considering who to ask to be godparent to your newborn, or are you a godparent already? Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, looks at the role, what is important, and what is not.
