All Opinion articles – Page 18
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I am a Christian mum-of-five and I just found out I have ADHD
Diagnosed with ADHD at the tender age of 40, here’s what writer and mum-of-five Julie Williams learnt about herself along the way…
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A Christian content creator explains what on earth is going on with social media at the moment
Influencer John Reynolds explains why, despite the recent ”Twitter” to “X” turbulence, he’ll be sticking with social media, plus why he believes other Christians should too.
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Are Prince William and Kate Middleton Christians? A look at the faith of the royal couple
Journalist Lauren Windle researches the faith of the future King and Queen of England and asks if William and Kate are a religious couple.
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A podcast about ghosts led me to God, it definitely wasn’t their intention
Fiona Stewart loved listening to stories of paranormal activity, and then one day they unexpectedly led her to God.
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Corrie Ten Boom’s story remains important for Christians more than 50 years after it was first published
Veronica Zundel says the unusual approach taken in the recent screen adaptation of The Hiding Place is a necessary reminder of the horror of the holocaust.
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People brand Christian match making service as ‘offensive’ and ‘cultish’ for asking women if they are virgins on application form
It costs $1,000 to sign up to Catholic author and podcaster Timothy Gordon’s dating service but Lauren Windle notes that women in their 30s and those who had had sex with more than three partners need not apply.
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Former Hillsong lead pastor shared what she would like to say to local churches everywhere… and it’s powerful reading
Julia A’Bell and her husband Joel left Hillsong in 2019 after 19 years at the Church.
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At what point should we be worried about spiritual deliverance ministry?
Rev Dr Helen Hall explores some of the darker consequences of deliverance ministry and asks how we can keep each other safe.
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Christian women shouldn’t look to worldly influencers for marital wisdom
Hope Bonarcher says the current trend in relationship advice is seducing a generation of women straight into bondage.
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Should Christians gamble? As the wife of a recovering gambling addict, I have some thoughts...
Donna Rogers, author of The Gambler His Wife And His God, explains why she believes Christians shouldn't gamble.
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God spoke to me before my cancer diagnosis and his words kept me going
Lindsay Bruce was diagnosed with cancer after hearing a word from God, and his words were a great comfort to her.
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Artificial Intelligence girlfriends could be ruining our ability to connect… this is not God’s plan
Lauren Windle explores the disturbing new “AI girlfriend” trend and asks what it could do for real human interactions.
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We may dread networking events but here’s how Christians can build professional contacts well
Lauren Windle shares her tips for connecting with other professionals in a way that doesn’t feel shallow and draining.
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I am a 6ft 7 woman, people look at me but I take it as an opportunity for Evangelism
Naomi Lovell shares how she uses her height to get conversations going about Jesus.
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No one talks about being single in the Church after your 50s, but the Church has a lot to work on
Hatty Calbus shares her perspective on being a single Christian woman and encourages church leaders to make more effort with unmarried women in their congregation.
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Lizzo's alleged behaviour is awful - celebrities have been getting progressively worse and they need the gospel
Writer Hope Bonarcher despairs at the "one up manship" of celebs and their outrageous behaviour.
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I Googled all the whole England women’s football squad to find out if they were Christians and here’s what I learned
The nation’s hopes are resting on the Women’s England team but how many of them will have been praying about this tournament? Journalist Lauren Windle does a Google deep dive to find out about the faith of the celebrated team.
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Nigel Farage’s bank account was closed unfairly – is this a sign of things to come?
However you feel about the former UKIP leader, closing accounts based on a person’s political or religious views is dangerous, says Rachel Pearce.
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Could Meghan Markle run for President? Yes. Should she run? I’m not so sure...
As President Biden’s sister, Valerie Biden Owens, “endorses” Meghan Markle as a woman she would back for the White House, writer Shakira Peronet asks whether or not the Duchess of Sussex should run for public office.
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The businesses that are accidentally advertising Jesus - but did you spot it?
Advertising copywriter Lizzie Hutchison shares the advertising campaigns that surprisingly share a Christian message.