All Opinion articles – Page 32
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OpinionWitch lit is the latest book trend enticing women in… here’s what Christians should know
Lauren Windle delves into the ‘witch lit’ book craze that promises to empower women but often does so at the expense of Christianity.
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OpinionThe Sound of Music may not be a ‘Christian film’ but it led me to write a devotional
Writer Bryony Wood explains why she jumped at the chance to combine her two favourite things; Jesus and The Sound of Music, with her new book ‘The Sound of Musings’.
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OpinionGod pulled me out of my comfy country life and into the big city - I don’t know why but I’m enjoying seeing him at work
Rachael had no idea why she was called to London and she still doesn’t, but incredible things are happening around her and that can only be God.
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OpinionChristians don’t have to avoid politics but here’s three things to help you debate in a Godly way
Author of Starved, Amy Seiffert offers her tips for tackling potentially volatile political conversations while keeping God at the centre.
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OpinionI went through dark years with drugs, divorce and my daughter’s suicide attempt - then I found Jesus
Laura spent years not believing in God and instead turning to destructive relationships and behaviours, until in the pandemic someone spoke to her about Jesus.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS - I want to try some ‘experimental’ bedroom things with my husband - as a Christian is that allowed?
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; whether married Christian couples can be ‘experimental’ in the sack.
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OpinionEverything you need to know if you’ve decided to ‘get back out there’ on the dating scene in 2023
Writer and author of Notes On Love, Lauren Windle, shares her advice for those who’ve made a romantic resolution.
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OpinionMeet the 1800s’ most incredible Christian female author - who didn’t just tell girls to get married
Christian author Charlotte M Yonge’s book was just described as “the best Victorian novel you’ve never heard of” by a mainstream YouTuber.
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OpinionHere are the top ten books every Christian woman should read in 2023
If you’re hoping to pad out your “to be read” shelf with some of 2023’s most anticipated books, help is at hand. As Joanna Davey, publisher at Hodder Faith, shares the ten books she’s eagerly anticipating this year.
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OpinionYou don’t need to have a good relationship with your own mother to be a good parent - God can help you
Author Gemma E Asafo-Adjei explains that a woman doesn’t need a mother of her own to be an amazing parent.
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OpinionLove Island’s back and here’s why I think it’s important that some Christians watch it
Writer Lauren Windle encourages Christians not to completely reject the idea of watching Love Island as it can hold more opportunities for sharing the gospel than you’d think.
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OpinionCan Christians invest in cryptocurrency or is it just a dangerous gamble?
Looking to snaffle up some cryptocurrency? Don’t be caught short, advises Rachel Pearce.
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OpinionArtificial intelligence like ChatGPT may have it’s uses but God created creativity & it’s a gift humans shouldn’t hand over
Writer Jo Acharya experimented with ChatGPT and felt uncomfortable, not by the level of intelligence it displayed… but the level of “imagination”.
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OpinionJacinda Ardern has quit as Prime Minister - here is why it made me feel sad, but also impressed
Rev Becca Bell writes about New Zealand’s Prime Minister quitting her role because of burn out, and asks why responding well to stress often looks like failure.
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OpinionTime to break free from damaging diet culture and listen to what Jesus says about our bodies
Carla Lotus explains the dangers of dieting and focusing on weight-loss. Instead she suggests that we put our energy behind a healthy God-focused lifestyle.
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OpinionTimes might be difficult, but isn’t that when we see the very best of the Church?
Between uncertainty in the monarchy, stirkes in many industries and the cost-of-living crisis, we’re in tough times. But Warm Welcome Campaign’s David Barclay explains that this is when the Church can really step up.
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OpinionI wasn’t worried about marrying a gambling addict - but I didn’t realise how bad it could get
Donna Rogers felt God brought her together with her husband but when he relapsed back into gambling addiction, she found herself terrified and in huge debt.
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OpinionGod inspired me to start a lip balm business and I give 50 per cent to an anti-slavery charity
Jasmin Jones was heart broken when she woke up from a horrific dream about modern slavery but God gave her a creative way to support those who fight against it.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I don’t fancy my husband and I don’t know what to do
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; what to do when you don’t fancy your husband.
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OpinionEvery single time Prince Harry mentions faith and spirituality in his book Spare
Writer Lauren Windle details every mention of the supernatural in Prince Harry’s best-selling book Spare, but there’s a sad lack of Christianity.
