All Opinion articles – Page 28
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OpinionThe CofE’s investigation into Mike Pilavachi has been concluded - church leaders will let you down, but Jesus won’t
Yesterday the Church of England published the results of their investigation confirming that accusations of inappropriate behaviour by Mike Pilavachi were substantiated.
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OpinionClimate change affects the poorest the most, what can you do about it in this 'Season of Creation'?
Writer Naomi Bosch shares her ideas for marking the 'Season of Creation' which is between September 1, the Day of Prayer for Creation, and October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology.
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OpinionWhat I’ve learnt about friendship from 12 years at the school gate and how the Bible helps
Rachel Allcock reflects on her years as a primary school mum and the relationships she's built at the school gate.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: Everyone says I’ll meet my husband at some point… but what if I don’t?
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; wondering if you’ll ever meet your husband.
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OpinionAs a professional footballer and a Christian, I want the momentum around women’s football to continue long after the World Cup
Professional footballer Brooke Hendrix explains why she loves the beautiful game and how Jesus helps her play well.
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OpinionTwenty years after being widowed - I still felt married, until I heard a sermon on singleness
Anne Olivant was sadly widowed in her 50s, here she reflects on what it is to be single again after years of marriage.
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OpinionWomen get a lot of advice from dating influencers - and it isn't *all* rubbish
Lizzie Hutchison explores the advice of some of the most popular dating influencers and shares her thoughts.
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OpinionHelen Skelton just stepped back from work to focus on family, I did the same with my job in church leadership
Rev. Jo Trickey relates to Helen Skelton's decision to call time on her radio show, after making a similar choice of her own.
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OpinionWhen people talk about Mercury being ‘in retrograde’ what do they mean? And is it a Christian thing?
Astrologers are reporting that Mercury is now “in retrograde” until 15th September, which they claim means disruptions for communication and travel. But what do Christians believe?
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OpinionI am a Christian mum-of-five and I just found out I have ADHD
Diagnosed with ADHD at the tender age of 40, here’s what writer and mum-of-five Julie Williams learnt about herself along the way…
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OpinionA Christian content creator explains what on earth is going on with social media at the moment
Influencer John Reynolds explains why, despite the recent ”Twitter” to “X” turbulence, he’ll be sticking with social media, plus why he believes other Christians should too.
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OpinionAre Prince William and Kate Middleton Christians? A look at the faith of the royal couple
Journalist Lauren Windle researches the faith of the future King and Queen of England and asks if William and Kate are a religious couple.
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OpinionA podcast about ghosts led me to God, it definitely wasn’t their intention
Fiona Stewart loved listening to stories of paranormal activity, and then one day they unexpectedly led her to God.
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OpinionCorrie Ten Boom’s story remains important for Christians more than 50 years after it was first published
Veronica Zundel says the unusual approach taken in the recent screen adaptation of The Hiding Place is a necessary reminder of the horror of the holocaust.
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OpinionPeople brand Christian match making service as ‘offensive’ and ‘cultish’ for asking women if they are virgins on application form
It costs $1,000 to sign up to Catholic author and podcaster Timothy Gordon’s dating service but Lauren Windle notes that women in their 30s and those who had had sex with more than three partners need not apply.
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OpinionFormer Hillsong lead pastor shared what she would like to say to local churches everywhere… and it’s powerful reading
Julia A’Bell and her husband Joel left Hillsong in 2019 after 19 years at the Church.
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OpinionAt what point should we be worried about spiritual deliverance ministry?
Rev Dr Helen Hall explores some of the darker consequences of deliverance ministry and asks how we can keep each other safe.
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OpinionChristian women shouldn’t look to worldly influencers for marital wisdom
Hope Bonarcher says the current trend in relationship advice is seducing a generation of women straight into bondage.
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OpinionShould Christians gamble? As the wife of a recovering gambling addict, I have some thoughts...
Donna Rogers, author of The Gambler His Wife And His God, explains why she believes Christians shouldn't gamble.
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OpinionGod spoke to me before my cancer diagnosis and his words kept me going
Lindsay Bruce was diagnosed with cancer after hearing a word from God, and his words were a great comfort to her.
