All Opinion articles – Page 31
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OpinionNot everyone will have a happy Christmas this year and the Church must pay attention to those feeling isolated
Kat Osborn, CEO at Safe Families, reveals a new course to help Christians join the fight to end loneliness in our communities.
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OpinionI tried everything to heal my body and then God led me to essential oils
Kristina Foster spent her life in and out of hospital and on bed rest, she prayed that God would tell her exactly what her body needed to heal, and he did.
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OpinionThe world has single, childless role models like Kylie Minogue - but where are they in the Church?
Writer Alex Noel is impressed that Kylie Minogue, 55, isn’t defined by her age or relationship status, but asks: where are the similar role models in the Church?
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OpinionI’ve got my reservations about the police - but as a Christian I am rooting for a redemption story
As Police Scotland’s new chief constable agrees that the force is guilty of institutional discrimination, Lauren Windle shares her thoughts on the police force from a Christian perspective.
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OpinionWant to learn about Christianity and feminism? These are the books you need
Lauren Windle, author of Notes On Feminism: Being a Woman in a Church Led By Men, recommends the best books for people exploring feminism from a Christian perspective.
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OpinionI couldn’t function because of anxiety but I made a choice to ‘go after’ healing with the help of Jesus
Author of Say Goodbye to Anxiety, Jane Kirby, shares how she faced up to anxiety and embraced Jesus in the process.
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OpinionBlack History Month: I understand the criticism of championing ‘The Black Church’ but I also think it’s important
On the final day of Black History Month, Woman Alive’s editor Tola-Doll Fisher reflects on the month and what it marks.
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OpinionEvery Christian should be concerned about the inequality in healthcare for Black people
Dr Chukwuemeka “Chuks” Nwuba, author of Eating Disorders Don’t Discriminate explains that people assume Black people don’t struggle with eating disorders and it means their care is not up to standard
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OpinionI don’t believe Christians have to avoid Halloween - darkness has no power to harm us
Writer Veronia Zundel explains why she thinks lovers of Christ don’t have to dodgy the Halloween celebrations.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I took the morning after pill and now I feel so ashamed
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 address a question about taking the morning after pill.
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OpinionBlack History Month: Presenter and author Cynthia Garrett helped me believe that, with God, I can overcome anything
The theme of this Black History Month is ‘Saluting our Sisters’ and writer Hope Bonarcher explains why she’s inspired by presenter and author Cynthia Garrett.
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OpinionMarriage is sacred but if your partner is abusive - they're the one who broke the marriage covenant, not the person who leaves
October is Domestic Abuse Awareness month, writer Louise shares her thoughts on divorce in the context of an abusive marriage.
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OpinionTo celebrate turning 70, I walked a 200 mile pilgrimage from Coventry to Bath
Writer Penelope Swithinbank took on the challenge of a 200 mile pilgrimage to mark her 70th birthday, spending time with God and raising money for charity at the same time.
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OpinionDo 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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OpinionBreast 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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OpinionAs 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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OpinionYou 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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OpinionBlack 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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OpinionI 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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Opinion‘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.
