All Opinion articles – Page 21
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OpinionTen ways to press in when our walk with Jesus feels stale
What do we do when what began as a good spiritual discipline has become dull and dreary? Jenny Sanders gives some ideas on how to meet with God in new ways.
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OpinionWhat the Hebrew meaning of ‘wait’ taught me about waiting
A new understanding of the word ‘wait’ has helped Imogen MacDonald in her own experience of waiting
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Opinion‘I saw Taylor Swift live and as a Christian, this is what I thought’
There has been much speculation in the Christian world on whether Taylor Swift’s tour has satanic influences. Belle Tindall went along to see if the fears are founded.
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OpinionReading the Bible in another language taught me to slow down and meditate on God’s word
Kate Orson lives in Italy and she says reading the Bible in Italian has helped her understand scripture in a whole new way.
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OpinionWhat happened when my husband lost his faith
‘Doubt is no small thing, it’s heavy, invasive and not an emotion someone can carry alone,’ says singer, Steph Porter. She shares her husband’s experience walking away from faith, and his journey back.
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OpinionIs Michelle Obama a Christian and will she be the first female President of America?
Sophie Dianne considers the rising popularity of Michelle Obama and whether the White House is ready for a female president.
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OpinionWill Smith has collaborated with Maverick City worship - is this a good thing?
With mainstream artists increasingly releasing tracks with worship leaders, Maxine Harrison shares her thoughts on the collaborations and why they continue to grow.
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OpinionI’m a Christian millennial mum and I have sensed that boomer grandparents are being edged out…
Eliza Bailey observes from antenatal classes that grandparents ’might not agree with modern guidance’, and considers what the Bible has to say.
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OpinionI believe God opened the door to me becoming a beauty queen in my fifties
JeanAnne Roberts’ beauty pageant dream was crushed almost 40 years ago, but she was amazed to find God resurrected it; when she was 55.
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OpinionFrom the infidelity ‘curse’ to alleged physical abuse, Strictly reveals our need for a Saviour
From the ‘Strictly Curse’ to recent allegations of bullying and abuse, will the UK’s favourite light-entertainment show be axed? Jemimah Wright takes a look at the twenty- year history of Strictly Come Dancing.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: How many dates does it take to know if there’s real potential?
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, we answer someone who wants to know if she should keep dating a guy she was set up with
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OpinionWhy are app developers looking out for vulnerable women at the Olympics but the Church isn’t?
The tech industry shouldn’t be paving the way to keeping women safe; it should be us, says Sally Hope, as she looks into what is available to protect women at the Olympics and Paralympic Games.
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OpinionIs USA presidential nominee, Kamala Harris a Christian?
With a Baptist father, Hindu mother, and Jewish husband, Jemimah Wright considers where Kamala Harris might stand on faith and religion.
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OpinionTV show ‘Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace’ on God rescuing an abandoned baby
Rachel McArthur speaks of being abandoned in a long-stay car park and her adoptive mother, Phyllis McArthur, said God stepped in to rescue her in the nick of time. Val Fraser shares her thoughts on the episode.
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OpinionActress Jessica Alba still believes in God but no longer practises Christianity
Sophie Dianne looks at what we know of Jennifer Alba’s faith journey, and disagrees with her claim that there is a lack of female role models in the Bible.
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OpinionIs there a correlation between global disasters and the hand of God?
Jenny Sanders suggests that even though we’d like to blame God for environmental uproar, many are the direct or indirect result of human folly.
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OpinionShould Christians be rich? Does having a lot of money mean you won’t go to heaven?
Why does it seem less holy to be rich? Is it ok to be loaded? Jemimah Wright looks at the question of money and suggests a prayer to help us get perspective.
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OpinionDiane Abbott MP has been named ‘Mother of the House’
In looking at Diane Abbott’s new title, Alex Noel asks, who is your ‘mother of the house’ and as Christians, what does the role entail?
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OpinionI used to follow Zendaya’s advice in Spiderman to expect disappointment, until I realised Jesus’ way is better
In a world that regularly disappoints, Rebbeckah Condo – like many of us – developed coping techniques. An unlikely source of resilience tactics came from Zendaya’s character, MJ in Spiderman, until she realised there may be a better way.
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OpinionDoubting the Bible almost shipwrecked my faith
Ruth Clemence reflects on a time when she wondered if the Bible could be trusted. For her, it led to a depressive cycle followed by anger, cynicism and disconnect from the Lord
