All Opinion articles – Page 26
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Do Christians celebrate Halloween? A look at the roots of All Hallows Eve
As Halloween fast approaches, writer Lauren Windle looks at the origins of the day and explores the different approaches Christians take to it.
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Breast cancer taught me when the battle is mine and when I should surrender it to God
This Breast Cancer Awareness month author Kate Nicholas shares the lessons she learned as she 'battled' breast cancer.
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As Britney reveals she aborted Justin Timberlake’s baby - I’m surprised by how mainstream media welcomes terminations
Christian writer Hope Bonarcher reflects on the messaging that mainstream media puts out about abortion and suggests that Jesus offers a better solution.
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You can now get a Masters in 'Magic and Occult studies' - here's why it's good and bad for Christians
With the news that you can now study 'Magic and Occult' at Exeter University, writer Belle Tindall muses on the positives and negatives for believers of Jesus.
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Black History Month: Watching the inclusive work of Sharmadean Reid MBE reminds me of the gospel
The theme of this Black History Month is 'Saluting our Sisters' and writer Shakira Peronet explains why she's inspired by Sharmadean Reid MBE.
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I was in Israel attending a wedding when the fighting started, this is what God showed me
Jess Wilmot flew over to Israel to be a bridesmaid in her friend’s wedding just as the attacks started. Here she reflects on what it was like to be in the Holy land surrounded by such pain.
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‘It is completely invalid to equate the modern secular state of Israel with the Old Testament chosen people of God’
Writer Veronica Zundel’s relatives were murdered in gas chambers for being Jewish, but she argues that to defend the state of Israel without consideration for the people of Palestine denies the full story.
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How Netflix documentary ‘Beckham’ melted my heart and reminded me to seek a deeper relationship with Jesus
Netflix's latest documentary following the career of football ace David Beckham, got writer Rachel Allcock thinking about Jesus.
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GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I hang out with a guy at church, how do I know if he fancies me or thinks I’m just a friend
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ the Woman Alive panel answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us a confidential email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, we tackle how to work out if someone likes you.
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Holly Willoughby quit This Morning Breakfast TV - how do you know when God is calling you to leave your job?
As Holly Willoughby quits her presenting job at This Morning after 14 years, Alex Noel asks how the rest of us know when it’s time to hand in our notice.
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How Christians can rally around and support someone going through baby loss
This Baby Loss Awareness Week writer Funke Oham shares how you can best support someone facing the loss of a baby.
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The current conflict in Israel is every Christian’s business
Writer Michele Guinness is of Jewish ancestry and suggests that choosing sides is the wrong approach to the heartbreaking situation in the Middle East.
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God has a heart for the people of Israel and Palestine... so we should too
Kristiina Wells shares her thoughts on how we, as Christians, can respond to the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
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As a Christian I steer clear of outfit shaming and you definitely should too
Writer Hope Bonarcher concedes that some of the outfits around today make her wince but here she explains why she refuses to 'outfit shame'.
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I named all nine babies that I miscarried in order to help me heal - I know I will meet them in heaven
This Baby Loss Awareness Week, Christian writer Vicki Whent shares how she faced the heartbreak of losing nine babies.
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Tribute to Loren Cunningham: How the founder of YWAM changed the course of my life
Writer Jemimah Wright joined Youth with a Mission (YWAM) at the age of 18, here she pays tribute to its founder Loren Cunningham as he dies at the age of 88.
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People are questioning the baptism of celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D – either way she needs our prayer
Some Christians are sceptical about celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D's baptism. Here, writer Kate Orson shares her thoughts.
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Get ready to ‘go mental’ at the UK’s first mental wellbeing festival
The UK’s first mental wellbeing festival kicks off tomorrow and Lauren Windle asks what small change we can make to improve our mental health.
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We don’t talk enough about spiritual attack… and it’s very real
Curate Philippa Cook explains that the struggles we face in the day-to-day are often not just earthly.
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Body shaming can cause lasting damage but Paul’s teachings offer us a better approach
Mental health campaigner Hope Virgo shares her perspective on body shaming after reports of toxic behaviour in ballet schools.