All Opinion articles – Page 22
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OpinionShould Christian women be ‘soft girls’?
‘The soft girl lifestyle has been trending on social media platforms for the last decade, but does it do a disservice to how far the world has come for gender equality in the workplace, and is it the right solution for the pressure working Christian women face?’ asks Becky Hunter Kelm.
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OpinionAs a Christian woman, I have been encouraged by the trending hashtag #womeninmalefields
‘In a male-dominated society, Jesus always spoke to women with respect,’ says author, Ruth Leigh as she wonders what he would say to the new TikTok trend.
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OpinionWhy Grimes is turning to Christianity to help her stop smoking
Singer, Grimes has said that she never thought she needed religion, until she had to stop herself doing something destructive. Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright looks at what we know of her faith, and of her ex, Elon Musk.
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OpinionWhat Gavin and Stacey taught us about kindness, and how we need to take it into 2025
‘I am not talking about watering down the gospel, or not standing up to injustice, but in our day to day lives, let’s carry kindness into 2025,’ says Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I think I am asexual
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, Marcia Dixon answers someone who thinks they might be asexual.
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OpinionGod spoke to me about 2025 through an origami star
‘A sense of God’s time, and of God’s hand on our lives, whether we are deadline driven, locked into caring, or folding paper, is something we can cultivate this new year,’ says Rosemary Hector.
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OpinionI felt God ask me to remain single and my book, Nun’s Drift, contains what I learned about acceptance
‘I tried to fight that unwelcome ‘call’ [to singleness] when I was older, but it has given me the ability to be available to listen to other singles and really hear them,’ says Sheila Jacobs, who ended up writing a novel with singles as the main characters.
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Opinion‘I dread there ever being a day where giving is not at the heart of Christmas’
‘If you’re tempted to stave off giving this Christmas season because of anxiety, financial stress, or even the humbug feeling from the world that says “what does it matter, it’s all just about spending money,” remember; giving is just as much for the giver as for the one who receives,’ says Hope Bonarcher.
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OpinionMany women in the Bible used their sexuality to survive, and Jesus did not condemn them
‘Jesus made no comment at all about women who used their sexuality as a means of making a living. In fact, any condemnation the Bible makes of prostitution is reserved for the men who buy sex, not for the women who sell it,’ says Sally Hope.
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OpinionLeaning into Jesus when it feels hard this Christmas
Sophie Dianne has a message of solidarity and support for those feeling grief or pain this Christmas.
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OpinionGod led me on a healing journey from dysfunction into freedom
‘Life is always going to throw its challenges and hardships at us, but with the right tools we can thrive and not just survive,’ says Antoinette de Barr.
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OpinionFive Christmas films that have a surprising Christian message
Melissa Immel from Jesus Film Project picks her five favourite Christmas films that point to biblical truths.
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OpinionIt’s no surprise to hear OnlyFans creator Lily Phillips reportedly broke down after completing her attempt to have sex with 101 men in 24 hours. This is not God’s plan for us
‘As Christians, our response to stories like this should be twofold: we must speak truth to the lies of the culture and extend grace to those caught in its web,’ says former porn actress Jan Coleman.
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OpinionThe Christian message of redemption runs through the books of late bestselling author Barbara Taylor Bradford
Barbara Taylor Bradford died on the 24th November aged 91. Author Ruth Leigh shares her reflections and the impact Barbara’s books had on her life.
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OpinionThe 12 most popular articles we've published in 2024
Here are your most-read stories on Premier Woman Alive over the past twelve months.
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OpinionI discovered God’s design in our psychology, and it is fascinating!
Clinical psychologist, Dr Ruth Graham shares how psychological truths have helped her have greater patience and hope in her identity as a child of God.
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OpinionHere are 7 Christian documentaries for you to watch this Christmas
‘On a cold winter’s evening, or if you’re feeling a bit under the weather, what could be better than settling down to a story of God’s miracles?’ Kate Orson recommends some family-friendly television to watch this Christmas season.
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OpinionAutism diagnoses are increasing and God has guided our family with a neurodivergent daughter
‘I still struggle with those Christians in the Church, who misunderstand neurodivergence, when I think they should be reflecting God’s message of acceptance and celebration around difference,’ says Ann Wilson.
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OpinionWhat are you telling your children about Father Christmas?
‘If you want to perpetuate the idea that all the presents beneath the tree were brought by Father Christmas, you are free to do so. Enjoy it. Your children may go along with it, or not, though if they decide he isn’t real it begs the question, will there still be presents next year?’ says Jenny Sanders.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I hate being a mum
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 misses her life before having a baby.
