All Opinion articles – Page 27
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Do Christians believe in evolution?
Elizabeth Cole, author of God’s Cosmic Cookbook, shares that there's space for God and science.
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GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: What’s the Christian response to sex toys?
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 the taboo topic of sex toys.
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Should Christians be worried about the objectification of celebs like Pedro Pascal?
Writer Claire Morrison explains why the 'daddification' of Mandalorian and The Last of Us actor Pedro Pascal is something Christians should be concerned about.
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I experienced abusive relationships and thyroid cancer but I came through it by the grace of God
Camille Meskill overcame adversity to hear God’s call to start singing in church again. Then she got a diagnosis that meant she may never sing again. She shares her testimony here…
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God may be calling you to be ‘unuseful’, your identity isn’t in your busyness
When Jami Nato was called to a season of rest she felt unsettled, but God was preparing her for what was to come.
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Should Christians call out elderly family members for racist comments?
It's difficult to know how to handle elderly relatives if they say something racist, here Cassandra Maria explains why it's important to speak up.
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How should Christians respond when evil is on trend?
After a London Fashion Week catwalk show saw models with painted black eyes, bruises and split lips, Kate Orson asks how Christians should respond to ‘fashionable evil’.
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Is love at first sight a healthy way to start a relationship and what does the Bible say about it?
Lauren Windle asks if love at first sight really exists and if so, is it biblical?
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My husband had an affair with my best friend, here is how God helped me find happiness again
Author of You Can Be Happy Again Delia Gould explains the most important step in her recovery after her husband had an affair with her best friend.
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Should respect be given unconditionally or earned - I look to God for my answer
Nicola Watt felt challenged by God to behave more respectfully, but that doesn't mean tolerating being poorly treated.
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I’m single and found out I may be infertile - I’ve had to learn to trust God with my future
Sophie Dianne hoped for children but those dreams seemed over when she received a diagnosis in 2022. But then God stepped in to give her new hope.
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GREAT SEXPECTATIONS I was sexually active before I became a believer - remembering it makes me feel shame, how do I overcome this?
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; feelings of shame about your sexual history.
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Russell Brand’s alleged crimes are horrific – I’m desperately sad but given what boys were taught about sex, I’m not surprised
This weekend the news was flooded with reports of women coming forward to accuse Russell Brand of sexual assault but Lauren Windle asks: what have we taught boys about sex?
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The best Christian response if there’s a colleague you don’t like at work
Rachel Pearce shares her key dos and don’ts for anyone who’s struggling with a tricky workmate.
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I thought I wanted to grow old disgracefully, but I've realised that I'm actually a 'Queenager'
Step aside youngsters, there's a new set of leaders, influencers, ministers and matriarchs in town. Here Christian writer Michele Guinness introduces you to the 'Queenagers'.
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Disney’s latest film Elemental is released on Disney Plus today - it’s not a biblical story but I would say it’s gateway-gospel
Lauren Windle shares her thoughts on the latest of Disney’s thought-provoking animated movies.
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What I learned from my vicar Dad about the practical side of preparing for death
Alex Hutton, along with her tax-expert-cum-vicar father, are passionate about helping people prepare their affairs for the end of their life.
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Freshers’ week has plenty of opportunities for bad behaviour, but there are gospel opportunities too
As the University year starts, Lauren Windle discusses the different options facing teens heading into freshers’ week.
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I am embracing childlessness with empty arms and an open heart - with God’s help
This week is World Childless Week, which aims to raise awareness of the childless not by choice community and enable every childless person to tell their story with confidence. Margot Flowers shares her story.
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I’ve had four flights cancelled and many delayed this year – here’s what God taught me
Lauren Windle has had a bad run with flights this year, but she’s not alone as thousands of flights have been grounded this summer. Here’s what God said to her in the testing times.