All Opinion articles – Page 2
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OpinionAre you afraid of the End Times? The surprising reason you don’t have to be
When Laura Maxwell first read Revelation, she was filled with fear – but a powerful dream years later changed the way she understood the End Times. Here, she explains why growing closer to Jesus, rather than becoming consumed by speculation, is the key to facing the future with courage and hope.
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Opinion“Elizabeth Bennet feels like a dear friend” – What does the Bible say about our attachment to fictional characters?
Author, Ruth Leigh explores why we can form surprisingly deep attachments to fictional characters and people we’ve never met – and what these ‘parasocial’ relationships reveal about our longing to be known. Could our love of books ultimately point us towards the one relationship that can never be one-sided?
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OpinionLudwig gives us the answers in an hour – so why does God sometimes make us wait years for justice?
Sophie Sanders reflects on our love of cosy crime and its reassuring promise that truth will prevail and justice will be swiftly served. But, as someone who has experienced the painful reality of a lengthy criminal justice process, she asks what it means to trust God when earthly justice is painfully slow – or seems absent altogether.
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OpinionCould gratitude really change your life? Premier Radio host Hannah Woolley says it did
Hannah Woolley discovered the power of gratitude during one of the most uncertain seasons of her family’s life. Now, through a simple daily practice – and the messages she receives from listeners – she’s discovering how choosing thankfulness can shift our perspective and help us notice God’s goodness.
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OpinionThe Danish PM was offered plastic surgery. Her response made me rethink ageing as a Christian
When a hairdresser suggested Jemimah Wright might consider Botox, it prompted her to think about the pressure women face to look younger. The Danish Prime Minister’s response to unsolicited advice about her appearance offered a timely reminder that, as Christians, our worth is not found in chasing a face that never changes.
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OpinionTragic events at Big Church Festival: Where is God in the unexpected?
Writer Joy Roxborough reflects on the tragic events that brought this year’s Big Church Festival to an abrupt end – and the questions that arise when plans we believed God was part of suddenly fall apart. Drawing on her own experience of having to abandon a long-held career dream, Joy explores how we can hold on to God when life doesn’t turn out as we expected.
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OpinionI was a Christian clinical psychologist – but it was a client who taught me about forgiveness
Retired clinical psychologist Katherine O’Neill explores what true forgiveness can look like after abuse – and how one client’s journey challenged her understanding of what it means to let go. Through Millie’s story, she discovers that forgiveness is not about excusing what happened, but about finding freedom from the shame and self-blame left behind.
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OpinionThe Swiss tourist who crossed the line: What Christians need to know before visiting a Muslim country
After a Swiss tourist was jailed for disrespecting a sacred religious holiday in Bali, author Becky Hunter-Kelm reflects on what it means to travel as a Christian. She argues that when we visit another country, we have a responsibility to respect its people, customs and faith practices.
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OpinionI thought becoming a mum had ended my acting career – then God did this
When actor Grace Chim became pregnant just as she was preparing to take the next step in her career, she feared her dreams were over. Instead, a two-year break from acting taught her to trust God with her ambitions – and led to opportunities she could never have orchestrated herself.
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OpinionThe faith, grit and generosity behind Dolly Parton’s rhinestone life
Jenny Sanders reflects on the Christian faith, remarkable generosity and sharp business mind behind the much-loved singer’s glittering public persona – and asks what we can learn from the legacy she leaves behind.
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OpinionI spent a decade looking for God in psychedelics – here’s what I discovered
After searching for spiritual truth through psychedelics, Selah Croft says she eventually discovered the healing and freedom she had been looking for in Jesus. Here, she explains how her extraordinary encounter with the Holy Spirit in 2025 changed the way she understood her past and the dangers she believes Christians should be aware of.
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OpinionAlexandra Burke: ‘The universe is on my side’ – but where does God fit in?
Jemimah Wright explores what we know of Alexandra Burke’s Christian faith, her mother Melissa Bell’s remarkable example of perseverance and gratitude, and the intriguing tension between her belief in God and her references to ‘the universe’. Now starring as Chaka Khan in I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical, Alexandra speaks openly about thankfulness, prayer and the faith that has shaped her life.
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OpinionHarry and Meghan are coming home – but what does home really mean?
As Harry and Meghan prepare to return to the UK, writer Alex Noel asks what it really means to come home – and whether we can ever truly belong again after we’ve left.
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OpinionREAL TALK: My sister can’t have kids and wants me to donate my eggs to her
In our fortnightly column ‘Real Talk’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything.
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OpinionFrom business failure in New Zealand to winning over the Dragons: How one mum of four built an entrepreneurial empire through faith and resilience
On World Entrepreneur’s Day, we hear from entrepreneur and sustainability expert Nikki Buckley. When she appeared on Dragon’s Den, four dragons wanted to invest in her eco-friendly business. But behind the television success lay years of failed ventures, financial uncertainty and learning to trust God through every setback.
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OpinionI married an Anglican as a Catholic – and it changed how I see our differences
When Emily Innes-Whitehouse married her Anglican fiancé as a Catholic, she expected their different traditions to present challenges. Instead, navigating their differences revealed just how much they shared – and strengthened her own faith in the process.
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Opinion“I’m grieving the end of my fertile years – even though I already have four children”
As she watches the next generation of mothers welcome new babies, writer Hope Bonarcher reflects on the bittersweet realisation that her own childbearing years may be drawing to a close. She explores what it means to grieve that transition while remembering that her deepest identity is found not in motherhood, but in Christ.
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OpinionGo for your passion: What Amy Hunt can teach us about living fully alive
Jemimah Wright reflects on what elite sprinter Amy Hunt can teach us about pursuing the gifts and passions God has given us. Could learning to enjoy what we are good at be part of what it means to live fully alive?
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OpinionWhy Hayden Panettiere had her daughter baptised in Ukraine – and what she said about the ‘incredible’ Christian moment
Becky Hunter Kelm reflects on the life and faith questions raised by the tragic death of actress Hayden Panettiere.
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OpinionWhy are heavy periods still so overlooked? The shocking research gap affecting millions of women
Writer Jenny Sanders explores why heavy and painful periods remain so poorly understood, despite affecting millions of women. She looks at the shocking lack of research into menstrual health and considers what Jesus’ response to a woman suffering from chronic bleeding can teach us about how we should respond to women’s pain today.
