All Opinion articles – Page 33
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OpinionBBC’s The Apprentice is a poor reflection of people in business - particularly women
Writer Lauren Windle laments the pitiful depiction of women in business in 2023’s series of The Apprentice and explains in what ways God is a far better boss than Lord Sugar.
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OpinionDemi Lovato’s banned advert was a blatant ploy to promote her music by offending Christians… and she’s not the first
Demi Lovato released pictures of herself in a bondage style position lying on a cross shaped mattress and writer Shakira Peronet isn’t impressed.
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OpinionYou’re not throwing enough parties: We should be celebrating every spiritual milestone - big or small
Writer Shakira explains why we need to stop waiting for a “traditional milestone” to break out the Shloer and cheese straws.
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OpinionFay Weldon 1931–2023: a feisty feminist writer with an unexpected but committed faith in Jesus
The much-admired author Fay Weldon sadly died last week. Here writer and long-time fan Belle Tindall, reflects on her remarkable life and boundary-busting writing.
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OpinionAn opportunity to learn about dismantling shame and moving towards reconciliation
Andrea Campanale shares details of The Transforming Shame Network’s February symposium where attendees will be invited to further explore the effect shame has on their relationship with God, themselves and others.
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OpinionPrince Harry’s book was published this week, but is the Duke of Sussex a practising Christian?
There’s no shortage of headlines about Prince Harry at the moment, but what does the royal’s Christian faith actually look like?
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OpinionBoxer David Haye announced he’s in a ‘throuple’ but what does the Bible say about polyamory?
As heavyweight boxer David Haye reveals he’s in a non-monogamous relationship, writer Lauren Windle looks at polyamory in the Bible and asks why there was so much of it if marriage is supposed to be for two?
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OpinionPeople praised Greta Thunberg’s response to Andrew Tate’s goading, but there’s a more sensible way to deal with attention-seeking
Writer Suzie Kennedy explains why there’s no need to entertain fools, even those as antagonising as Andrew Tate.
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OpinionI’m a mum and a personal trainer - five things you need to know about your body after giving birth
Mum and former celebrity trainer Ashley Verma shares her tips for loving your body after pregnancy.
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OpinionI think all vicars should be taking tips from the writers of F.R.I.E.N.D.S when planning their sermons
Writer Lizzie Hutchison argues that the succinct writing of the famous American sitcom is something preachers could learn from.
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OpinionYou can love Jesus and still be on a path to death - it’s time to choose life in its fullest
Author of Caught Between Life and Death, Lee Ann Assing, offers an important reminder to believers about what which paths lead to life in its fullness.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: My 23-year-old son spends all his time with his girlfriend, I’m worried he’s not making good choices
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; a mother’s concern for her son’s relationship.
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OpinionOur book club host shares her top ten books of 2022
Author and avid reader Claire Musters shares the ten books that have had her gripped this year.
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OpinionYour 10 most read Woman Alive Opinion pieces of 2022
This year has been full of ups and downs and we’ve been here, helping you navigate it from a Christian perspective. Here, Lauren Windle takes a look at what you’ve been reading on Woman Alive’s opinion page over the past twelve months.
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OpinionRest is important, especially for mums - we’re parents but we’re God’s children first
Christmas is a hectic time for all parents. Here author Mirette Abraham explains the value of rest for mums.
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OpinionI’m an addiction specialist – here are my eight tips for when you’re trying to cut out a bad habit
Many people take the beginning of January as an opportunity to make a positive change in their lives. Here, addiction specialist Lauren Windle shares the things you should know if you want to successfully give something up.
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OpinionI’m a relationship expert - here’s what to do when your partner’s parents are too involved in your marriage
The Bible, in 1 Corinthians 7:1-40, says: “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” But what should you do when your partner hasn’t managed to leave and cleave?
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OpinionA Christmas message from the editor: A year with God is better than a year without God
This year has been tough for many reasons, but here Tola Doll Fisher explains why we, as Christians, have a lot to celebrate.
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OpinionI was a cocaine-snorting model and singer who loved the occult until God gave me a Christmas miracle
New York singer Hope Bonarcher shares how her life was full of drugs and parties until someone started talking to her about Jesus.
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OpinionSome Christians believe being in debt is a sin but I definitely don't feel that way
Some Christians believe debt is an abomination to God. Rachel Pearce believes otherwise…
