All Opinion articles – Page 25
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OpinionComparison isn’t always a thief of joy
Rachel Allcock suggests jealousy and comparison can be a wake-up call to remind you of your true passions in life.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I am single - what do I do with my sexual desires?
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 Bobbi Kumari answers someone who wants to know how to manage her sex drive as a single person.
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OpinionIn a time of great need, God told us to praise him
Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright shares a story of provision that taught her an important spiritual lesson.
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OpinionWhere is Christ in this year's Christmas adverts?
‘If I had the right client and the right budget, I’d try to make an ad that reflects the greatest story in history,’ says Lizzie Hutchison as she takes a look at what top retailers have produced this year.
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Opinion‘I am a female, American Christian and here's why I didn’t vote for Kamala Harris’
‘Throughout Kamala Harris’ short campaign, she repeatedly exposed her far left political ideology and questionable moral ethos. I hope the next female candidate for president won’t attempt to shatter the glass ceiling all over the unborn, the vulnerable, and self-respecting women the world over,’ says Hope Bonarcher.
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Opinion‘I voted for Kamala Harris and here's why that was the best option for me as a Christian’
‘When it comes to key issues like poverty, healthcare, gun violence, and the environment, the Democratic party is most aligned with my Christian values,’ says American, Jamie Phear.
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OpinionJustin Welby has resigned, could the next Archbishop of Canterbury be a woman?
Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, considers what we know about four of the female bishops who could step into Justin Welby’s role as Archbishop of Canterbury.
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OpinionMy husband and I gave up alcohol, and this is what happened
’So many things can creep into our lives as habits and routines without us consciously choosing them,’ says Kezia Neusch as she and her husband contemplated giving up their evening G&T.
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OpinionWhy I believe women’s fiction is an important tool to share the gospel
‘When my quiet times are dry, reading a good quality novel can help me connect with God in profoundly spiritual, and, yes, emotional, ways,’ says Nicki Copeland.
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OpinionThe Martha Stewart documentary on Netflix reminded me that in Christ, I don’t need to be perfect
‘For women, the pressure to ‘have it all’ – and do it perfectly – is as pernicious as it was when Martha was touting her own brand of the liberated woman,’ says Lucy Jeremiah.
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OpinionWhat Christians can learn from Parkrun
‘In both Parkrun and church, there’s something to be said for collective determination, driving each other on to reach personal goals,’ says Emily Bright, as she shares her experience of her weekly 5k run.
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OpinionWhat is hope and why is it so powerful?
‘Hope is a way of thinking. It can break us or make us, depending on the state of our minds,’ says Pauline Newton.
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OpinionI once seriously considered becoming a lap dancer but God later revealed to me the sacredness of my sexuality
Strip Club Chaplain Bobbi Kumari considers why, for many women, ‘the pull of the sex industry is more alluring and seductive than ever before.’
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OpinionTrump may feel a curious political choice, but he captures the Christian vote for a reason
’You may have concerns about Trump’s character or his ungracious language towards political opponents or migrants. Many Americans share those reservations, but they vote on something bigger. A biblical world-view,’ says Sharmila Meadows.
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OpinionHow can I possibly conceal my fear from my 8-year-old? A Christian mother’s perspective amid the war in Lebanon
‘There are days when I feel like fleeing this country, not out of fear for myself, but because I don’t want my son, Noah, to endure the same scars of fear and trauma that have marked generations of Lebanese,’ says Marianne Awaraji as she shares her experience of the current crisis.
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OpinionI told my friends about Jesus on Facebook, and this is what happened
Kate Orson shares her experience of making herself vulnerable on social media and the rejection that followed.
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OpinionFans of Jilly Cooper rushed to watch the Disney Plus series of her raunchy novel, ‘Rivals’. But what are Christians to make of all this sex on our TV screens?!
Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, tunes into the adaptation of the well-known book series ‘packed with sex, romantic entanglements, and shocking antics.’
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OpinionA woman returning pregnant from maternity leave is not a case for dismissal - and there are biblical grounds for offering grace in these situations
‘Even when it costs us financially, we are called to do what is right,’ says Shakira Peronet, as she looks at the case of a woman who had to fight her employers for justice.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: Fourteen years after marrying as a virgin, I have never had an orgasm
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, nurse and psychosexual therapist Emma Waring answers someone who needs help with sexual intimacy with her husband.
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OpinionWorking with refugees changed me for the better
Anne-Marie Verkuijlen’s negative view of refugees changed when she began working with them, hearing their stories, and understanding God’s heart for those seeking safety.
