All Opinion articles – Page 18
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OpinionX Factor star Talia Dean is going back to church
Talia Dean said ’I returned to my faith, New Years Eve 2023, when I had a clear message from God,’ and is now openly sharing what Jesus means to her on her social media. Jemimah Wright looks at why some of her fans are worried about it.
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OpinionIt's the 20th anniversary of the last episode of Friends. I wasn’t a Christian when it first came out, but I am now
Sophie Dianne asks, ‘What is the lasting legacy of Friends, and is it something Christians should imitate?’
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OpinionWhat Stacey Solomon taught me about faith in Sort Your Life Out
While watching Stacey Solomon pour herself into visiting messy homes and helping the residents to sort their lives out in an intense, often emotional, seven day challenge, Val Fraser has learned some key things about faith
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OpinionGod moved me and my family from the American Midwest to London for him
Rachel Allord was happy with her life in Wisconsin and didn’t want to move to the UK, until God changed her heart.
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Opinion’Everyone is God’ is a new political party in the General Election 2024
The first sex worker has entered UK politics and Sally Hope considers if they should be taken seriously.
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OpinionGod told me, ‘I give you desires so I can fulfil them’
We can sometimes question God’s character when our circumstances are hard. Jemimah Wright remembers a time when God showed her his love and power in fulfilling her desire… to go swimming.
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OpinionSeven ways to respond to adversity
Author Jenny Sanders gives tips on how to tackle the blows that life brings, and reminds us that Jesus promises to walk with us through them.
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OpinionMoney is often a taboo subject, it is my aim as a Christian woman to change that
Former financial advisor Wendy Pawsey wants us to learn how to manage our finances well and use it to give glory to God.
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OpinionUnderstanding sexual ethics in Christianity
Sally Hope says that the rules of Christianity are not stopping couples getting divorced and suffering sexual abuse. She suggests, ’By using love as our yardstick we will always choose the most moral course of action in any situation.’
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: My husband had an affair and now says he is allergic to me and can’t touch me
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, Dr Kathrine McAleese helps a woman whose is being treated very badly by her husband.
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OpinionAre absent fathers worse for daughters and can our Heavenly Father make up for it?
As we look to Father’s Day, Hannah Wickens comments that if a father does not fulfil his role in caring for his daughter: ‘her core sense of self slowly unravels and self-preservation jostles to the fore, often culminating in defensive behaviour where trust is elusive.’
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OpinionChristian singer Lauren Daigle balances fame with humility
‘I wanted to create a song that allows people to realise you don’t need this big ego’ says Grammy-winning Lauren Daigle. She spoke with Premier Christian Radio’s Max Avard about the inspiration for her self-titled new album.
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OpinionGirls Aloud are reuniting! What can girl bands show Christian women about friendship?
‘Girl bands have come to epitomise the best and worst of female friendship,’ says Alex Noel as she takes a look at some of our favourite female groups.
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OpinionA lifeline for Christian carers
This week is Carers Week to raise awareness of unpaid carers. Sarah Smith suggests that the Carers Connected initiative could be a gift for any carers you know
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OpinionAre sexperts the solution to struggling Christian marriages?
Salomé Criddle explains why she thinks sexperts and intimacy professionals should be more sought out in church communities.
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OpinionPremier CEO Peter Kerridge (1961-2024): A radio pioneer, committed to Christ
Peter Kerridge transformed a small start-up radio station into one of the most significant Christian media networks in the world. He will be remembered as a visionary leader whose drive, commitment and innovation changed the landscape of Christian broadcasting
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OpinionIn a marriage obsessed society, I have found covenant friendships are just as significant
Female friendships are a gift for those married or single. Maxine Harrison looks at the trend of making a ’covenant’ friendship with a best friends to mark the significance of the friendship.
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OpinionNatasha Bedingfield is back in the charts - did you know about her Christian roots?
Jemimah Wright remembers when Natasha Bedingfield’s Unwritten was released, and wonders if this tell us anything about her faith.
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OpinionShould Christians have more children to make up for the UK’s falling birth rates?
’Human life is of infinite value, created in God’s image. Children are a gift to invest in, not a financial burden,’ says Hannah Wickens, who suggests we think again about how we view procreation.
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OpinionI was imprisoned in Iran because I became a Christian. This is what I think of President Raisi’s death
Marziyeh Amirizadeh shares her feelings and hope for her country after the death of Iran’s president in a helicopter crash.
