All Opinion articles – Page 31
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This Lent, you should engage with famous film West Side Story - there are a lot of parallels to Jesus’ story
Authors Lavinia Byrne and Jane McBride has an unusual suggestion for connecting with God this Lent and it involves the classic musical.
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This is the blessing that we offer to women who are worried about ageing
Authors of The Lives We Actually Lead, Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie, share a blessing for those who are concerned about ageing.
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Bobbi Kumari on the Synod’s proposal to bless homosexual relationships
The author of Sacred Sexuality shares her interpretation of the biblical stance in light of what Synod says about unreservedly welcoming same-sex couples
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Kate Forbes, the front-runner to take over as Scotland’s next leader is a Christian, but that’s why some people don’t want her
She is tipped to be Nicola Sturgeon’s replacement but her conservative Christian views and position on abortion and same-sex relationships are viewed as problematic by many.
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I was at peak fitness when I was diagnosed with cancer - it made me question what the Bible says about my body
Anne Hartslief’s faith that her body was a temple was shattered by an unexpected cancer diagnosis. Here she explains how she began to love herself again.
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We launched the first faith-focused art awards because creativity reflects a core part of God’s nature
Katrina Moss shares the inspiration and story behind the Uk’s largest faith-linked art prize.
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Why are women so obsessed with ‘bad boys’ like Joe from Netflix’s You? It’s time we changed the narrative
Premier presenter and comedian Cassandra Maria explains why our fascination with “bad boys” is just more proof that we need Jesus.
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After multiple suicide attempts - I've learned how I need to engage with God to overcome the darkness
Writer Hope Bonarcher explains how God's word delivered her from the extreme hopelessness that led her to attempt to take her own life.
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One year on from the start of the Ukraine war and we are filled with sorrow - but God is still moving
In March 2022, Sharyn Borodina shared stories of what God was doing in Ukraine, a year on she gives Woman Alive an update.
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This Valentine’s Day it’s time to stop writing love letters to yourself and read the one from Jesus
On a day dedicated to “love” it’s comforting to know that even if you don’t love yourself, God still loves you.
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Ten Christian couples told me what they wish they'd known before they got married
This Valentine's Day writer Shakira Peronet spoke to ten Christian couples and shares their hard-earned wisdom.
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People in the LGBTQI+ community believe nothing can separate them from the love of God… apart from their sexuality and that’s wrong
With same-sex marriage and LGBTQI+ relationships at the forefront of conversation in the Church of England, Sarah Molyneux-Hetherington shares why she thinks we need to carefully consider the high cost of allowing people to feel excluded.
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You don’t need to imagine what the VeggieTales characters would look in the book of Revelation
A man on the internet used artificial intelligence software to create images of VeggieTales at Armageddon and you can’t unsee them.
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Warrington’s ’post-box to heaven’ received 2,000 letters but if I could send one to God here’s what I’d say
Prompted by the installation of a 'post-box to heaven' Rachael Cottle refelcts on the big questions she would pose to God if she had his postal address.
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‘Becky, are you OK?? Did you guys feel the earthquake?’
As the death toll rises, Istanbul-based writer Rebecca Hunter-Kelm, shares the responsibility on us as the Church to respond.
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This Marriage Week: the seven things to remember when working on your relationship
During Marriage Week, Claire Musters encourages us with tips on how to stay the course in our marriages – even as we navigate huge changes.
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I swapped my To-Do list for a Ta-Da list and now I see God’s presence in the everyday
Nicole Watt was feeling ground down by the drudgery of everyday life until the Holy Spirit convicted her to celebrate the wins rather than dwell on what she hadn’t gotten done.
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Celibacy is trending as it isn't just Christians who decide voluntarily to abstain from sex
It turns not "doing it" is the latest in thing... who knew single Christians were so ahead of the times?
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Pamela Anderson’s new Netflix documentary doesn’t mention Jesus but here’s everything she does that makes me think she could be a Christian
After repeated invasions of privacy former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson has released a documentary telling her story in her own words, but sadly there’s no mention of faith.
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The Bible is filled with examples of God caring for our mental health - it’s time to talk about it
Author Rachael Newham explains the Christians often miss the Bible out of conversations on mental health, and explains that it has to stop.