All Opinion articles – Page 3
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OpinionAs Christians are we raising an anxious generation?
‘I’d rather know this ‘anxious generation’ as the ‘feeling generation’. They now have the vocabulary to articulate their fears. This is a blessing and a curse,’ says Rachel Allcock
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OpinionWhat are divine appointments, and should we pray for them when looking for love?
What is the difference between a divine appointment, a movie ‘meet-cute’, or just simply serendipity? In biblical terms, a divine appointment is when God sets the stage for a meeting that changes everything, and Jemimah Wright says maybe we should pray for more of them.
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OpinionHow God changed my thinking and led me to start a women’s movement
In the Autumn of 2020, Jo Lee was leading the women’s ministry in her local church, when she felt God say: ‘Dream big Jo, it’s time to go wider.’ After meeting with some women to pray, RISE was birthed - to encourage, empower, and inspire women from around the globe to transform the world around them, one life at a time.
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Opinion‘I went to the Museum of the Book and this is how it helped me become more confident in my faith’
‘Biblical illiteracy is something I think that the current generation is struggling with and I therefore appreciate museums like this that host evidence of the reliability of scriptures,’ says Maxine Harrison.
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OpinionDid you know sex can be illegal within marriage?
‘Reproductive coercion is a form of gender-based violence, it can take place both outside of and within married relationships and as a form of domestic abuse it affects Christian women at a similar rate to non-Christian women,’ says Sally Hope.
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OpinionRecently widowed, Dolly Parton shares her assurance that she will see her husband again
‘As fans mourn alongside Dolly Parton, we can be reminded that while grief is inevitable, it is not the final chapter of our story. Like Dolly, we can hold on to the hope that our loved ones are in a place of peace and that one day we will be reunited with them in the presence of our Saviour,’ says Jemimah Wright.
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OpinionWith Love, Meghan is a redemption story fit for a Duchess
‘If we look beyond the glamorous setting, simple yet “elevated” dishes, sweet guest experiences, and celebrity cameos, we must consider a deeper truth: everyone deserves a chance to start anew, and God is in the business of restoration,’ says Alena Kate Pettitt.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: My husband is having an affair
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, Dr Kathrine McAleese answers a reader whose husband is being unfaithful.
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Opinion‘What International Woman’s Day means to me as a woman of faith’
‘There’s much that Christian women can do to live out the IWD theme. We must be advocates for vulnerable, disadvantaged women and those denied their rights. We must promote equality – reminding women that they are made in the image of God, that they are fearfully and wonderfully made and they have a part to play in God’s created world,’ says Marcia Dixon.
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Opinion‘It’s my daughter’s 7th birthday on International Women’s Day and I want her to be exposed to amazing women who have inspired me throughout history’
‘This year’s theme for International Women’s Day particularly excites me in that it’s inclusive of all ages, as I believe we’re never too young to receive truth. Reinforcement of sound doctrine is essential in an age of cultural promiscuity where the boundaries of identity are disputed,’ says Hannah Wickens.
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OpinionMy spiritual mother has just gone to be with Jesus
Julie Anderson, along with her husband, Rod, led The Prayer Foundation and were Senior Leaders of Commonwealth Church in London. Julie died on the 24th Feb and as Julie’s ‘spiritual daughter’ Bobbi Kumari shares a tribute.
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OpinionSix Christian books to encourage you in tough times
For World Book Day, Kate Orson offers insght into six books that have helped encourage her in tough times.
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OpinionThe Oscars is full of beauty and glamour, but was God welcomed this year?
Sophie Dianne reviews the 2025 Oscars, looking and who won what, and who thanked God for their success.
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OpinionWhat is the point of Lent?
‘I find myself somewhat irritated with Lent. Heresy? I don’t think so. It just feels too self-focused for my liking – about what I can achieve, as if that somehow makes me more worthy of God’s love and attention. It can appear to be all about my own self-effort; works rather than faith,’ says Jenny Sanders.
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OpinionCasting Cynthia Erivo as Jesus adds another layer of blasphemy to the already problematic Jesus Christ Superstar
‘This is yet another case study of how Christianity is openly and casually mocked compared to other faiths,’ says Maxine Harrison.
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OpinionWhat does God have in store for you this Lent season?
‘Lent is a season of courage, trust, and authentic leadership,’ says Bethany Hobbs
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OpinionWhat you might not know about (the faith of) Robert F. Kennedy’s 2024 running mate
Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright looks at what we know of USA former politician and entrepreneur, Nicole Shanahan, and her recent baptism.
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Opinion‘I believe it is important for churches and Christians to be trauma informed’
‘Many people who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACES) have a negative view of God as father and for some the church’s unaccountable leadership has caused this. The way we demonstrate consistent, authentic compassion can repair this damaging view of God,’ says Ruth Stephens.
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Opinion‘Football is bringing Christian women together’
‘It strikes me that women choosing to come out on a dark and rainy Monday evening bears huge similarities to choosing faith in God. Amidst the swirling gales of life and the cold isolation of living in a broken world, choosing to take a step into an environment where we praise God for all his goodness is powerful,’ says Rebekah Walker.
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OpinionWhat question would you like God to answer?
As public figures Grimes and Cord Jefferson discuss the death of religion,and whether God even exists, Jemimah Wright says we need to look at it as an encouragement to share the good news of Jesus to those around us.
