All Opinion articles – Page 3
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OpinionSouth Korea, and the value of every woman amid the birth rate crisis
Becky Hunter Kelm responds to a Korean official’s suggestion to “import foreign women” to address the nation’s declining birth rate, calling it a proposal that contradicts God’s heart for women and families.
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OpinionFaith, truth and the temptation to romanticise in Wuthering Heights
Writer Alex Noel suggests that “Wuthering Heights” gives us what we want, but not what we need. Through a lens of faith, the contrast between Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte and Emerald Fennell’s romantic adaptation reveals how easily truth is traded for comfort.
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OpinionGreat Sexpectations: How do I become a Christian?
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, the Woman Alive team responds to someone looking for God.
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Opinion‘I am about to turn 50, and looking back over my life I wish I had worried less, because God has looked after me miraculously’
Writer Samantha Bailie-McMurdock discovers that the very moments she once feared most were often the clearest demonstrations that God was firmly in control all along.
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OpinionMy brother died in the Columbine High School shooting in 1999 and I wrestled with God, but I still trust him
Ashley Glader shares the unimaginable story of losing her brother in the Columbine High School shooting — and how that tragedy shattered her faith before ultimately reshaping it. Through profound loss, unanswered prayers, and years of wrestling with God, she explains why she still chooses to trust him.
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OpinionDuring Lent forget FOMO, it’s all about JOMO
As we start Lent, writer Sophie Sanders reflects on the rise of JOMO – the joy of missing out – as a timely antidote to our culture’s obsession with comparison, busyness, and constant connection. From social expectations to spiritual rhythms, she explores how choosing to miss out can become a life-giving, deeply biblical practice that leads to greater joy and freedom.
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OpinionA Christian reflection on the Chinese New Year
As Chinese New Year begins on 17th February 2026, writer Jenny Sanders reflects on the meaning behind the Year of the Horse through a Christian lens. In the midst of vibrant celebration and ancient tradition, she invites us to consider where our trust truly lies.
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OpinionFrom witchcraft to new life in Jesus
Born into trauma, addiction, and deep spiritual confusion, Charlene Humphrey’s life began marked by pain, loss, and a relentless search for identity, love, and belonging. This is the story of how God met her in the depths of brokenness and transformed her ashes into beauty, leading her from darkness into freedom, purpose, and redemption through Jesus Christ.
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OpinionWhen you reach Lent empty: the quiet power of speaking life anyway
Lent begins on the 18th February, and writer Ayoola Bandele reflects on it not as a spiritual performance, but as a gentle invitation to return to God with honesty and emptiness. Drawing from personal history, faith, and the practice of speaking Scripture aloud, Bandele explores how God meets us not when we are full of strength, but when we have little left to offer.
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OpinionThe faith of Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek
Writer Becky Hunter Kelm looks back on the life and faith of James Van Der Beek, whose battle with cancer revealed a man clinging to God even as everything else was stripped away. Best known for his role in Dawson’s Creek, Van Der Beek’s legacy reaches beyond the screen, pointing to a deeper story of identity, suffering, and hope in the face of death.
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OpinionA message of hope for those who are single but would prefer not to be this Valentine’s Day
Writer and presenter of Christian dating show Third Wheel Dates, Lauren Windle, knows that this ‘season of love’ can feel heavy for those longing for a relationship but there is always hope in Jesus.
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OpinionI’m an ex ‘conspiracy theorist’ but here’s why I’ll be staying out of the Epstein files and focusing on God instead
Writer Kate Orson reflects on her journey from New Age conspiracy circles to Christian faith in this personal response to the release of the Epstein files.
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OpinionFaith lessons from literature - The Secret Garden
Writer Danielle Finch reflects on the surprising spiritual wisdom she found in The Secret Garden. Through this much-loved classic, she explores how stories beyond Scripture can still point us toward truth, beauty and God’s transforming work in the world.
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OpinionFive early warning signs of domestic abuse that Christians might miss
Writer Sally Hope explores how faith, church culture and well-meaning theology can sometimes obscure serious red flags in relationships. With clarity and compassion, she highlights warning signs that Christian women need to recognise early, in order to stay safe and supported.
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OpinionFrom raver to rescued: how God found me at my lowest
As a teenager Lisa Marie Cavey was getting high at illegal raves while quietly carrying a childhood faith she never truly lived out. What followed was years of addiction, double living and despair — until, at her very lowest point, God met her with a mercy that changed everything.
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OpinionFaith, Bridgerton and sex: what the period drama says about love and longing
Jenny Sanders reflects on the cultural fascination with Bridgerton and the way its portrayal of romance and desire shapes modern expectations of intimacy. Through the lens of faith, she asks whether the show’s vision of sex and relationships aligns with God’s deeper design for love, commitment and connection.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS I am a single mum, and feel side-lined at church
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, the Woman Alive team answer a mother who is looking for more support from her church.
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OpinionI wanted to end my life until Jesus saved me
Hetti Harper documents her journey from involvement in spiritualism and the occult to faith in Jesus Christ. She reflects on the experiences and events that led to her conversion, deliverance, and the lasting impact this transformation has had on her life and family.
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OpinionI have seen signs of hope in the middle of the hard winter in Ukraine
Writer, Sharyn Borodina, shares a glimpse into winter in wartime Ukraine through the voice of Kyiv resident Nadia Panchuk. She explores where hope and light are found when the power goes out.
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OpinionMy story of God’s grace and healing on World Cancer Day
Today is World Cancer Day, a moment to reflect, raise awareness, and stand with those affected by cancer worldwide. In this spirit, writer Jenny Sanders offers a thoughtful perspective on resilience, research, and hope.
