All Opinion articles – Page 17
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OpinionShould respect be given unconditionally or earned - I look to God for my answer
Nicola Watt felt challenged by God to behave more respectfully, but that doesn't mean tolerating being poorly treated.
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OpinionI’m single and found out I may be infertile - I’ve had to learn to trust God with my future
Sophie Dianne hoped for children but those dreams seemed over when she received a diagnosis in 2022. But then God stepped in to give her new hope.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS I was sexually active before I became a believer - remembering it makes me feel shame, how do I overcome this?
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; feelings of shame about your sexual history.
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OpinionRussell Brand’s alleged crimes are horrific – I’m desperately sad but given what boys were taught about sex, I’m not surprised
This weekend the news was flooded with reports of women coming forward to accuse Russell Brand of sexual assault but Lauren Windle asks: what have we taught boys about sex?
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OpinionThe best Christian response if there’s a colleague you don’t like at work
Rachel Pearce shares her key dos and don’ts for anyone who’s struggling with a tricky workmate.
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OpinionI thought I wanted to grow old disgracefully, but I've realised that I'm actually a 'Queenager'
Step aside youngsters, there's a new set of leaders, influencers, ministers and matriarchs in town. Here Christian writer Michele Guinness introduces you to the 'Queenagers'.
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OpinionDisney’s latest film Elemental is released on Disney Plus today - it’s not a biblical story but I would say it’s gateway-gospel
Lauren Windle shares her thoughts on the latest of Disney’s thought-provoking animated movies.
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OpinionWhat I learned from my vicar Dad about the practical side of preparing for death
Alex Hutton, along with her tax-expert-cum-vicar father, are passionate about helping people prepare their affairs for the end of their life.
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OpinionFreshers’ week has plenty of opportunities for bad behaviour, but there are gospel opportunities too
As the University year starts, Lauren Windle discusses the different options facing teens heading into freshers’ week.
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OpinionI am embracing childlessness with empty arms and an open heart - with God’s help
This week is World Childless Week, which aims to raise awareness of the childless not by choice community and enable every childless person to tell their story with confidence. Margot Flowers shares her story.
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OpinionI’ve had four flights cancelled and many delayed this year – here’s what God taught me
Lauren Windle has had a bad run with flights this year, but she’s not alone as thousands of flights have been grounded this summer. Here’s what God said to her in the testing times.
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OpinionThe CofE’s investigation into Mike Pilavachi has been concluded - church leaders will let you down, but Jesus won’t
Yesterday the Church of England published the results of their investigation confirming that accusations of inappropriate behaviour by Mike Pilavachi were substantiated.
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OpinionClimate change affects the poorest the most, what can you do about it in this 'Season of Creation'?
Writer Naomi Bosch shares her ideas for marking the 'Season of Creation' which is between September 1, the Day of Prayer for Creation, and October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology.
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OpinionWhat I’ve learnt about friendship from 12 years at the school gate and how the Bible helps
Rachel Allcock reflects on her years as a primary school mum and the relationships she's built at the school gate.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: Everyone says I’ll meet my husband at some point… but what if I don’t?
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; wondering if you’ll ever meet your husband.
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OpinionAs a professional footballer and a Christian, I want the momentum around women’s football to continue long after the World Cup
Professional footballer Brooke Hendrix explains why she loves the beautiful game and how Jesus helps her play well.
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OpinionTwenty years after being widowed - I still felt married, until I heard a sermon on singleness
Anne Olivant was sadly widowed in her 50s, here she reflects on what it is to be single again after years of marriage.
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OpinionWomen get a lot of advice from dating influencers - and it isn't *all* rubbish
Lizzie Hutchison explores the advice of some of the most popular dating influencers and shares her thoughts.
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OpinionHelen Skelton just stepped back from work to focus on family, I did the same with my job in church leadership
Rev. Jo Trickey relates to Helen Skelton's decision to call time on her radio show, after making a similar choice of her own.
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OpinionWhen people talk about Mercury being ‘in retrograde’ what do they mean? And is it a Christian thing?
Astrologers are reporting that Mercury is now “in retrograde” until 15th September, which they claim means disruptions for communication and travel. But what do Christians believe?
