All Opinion articles – Page 36
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OpinionChildren are being taught about oral sex and choking in sex education classes, I truly believe the Church could do a better job
Last week the Prime Minister launched an investigation after reports that school children were being given graphic and violent sex education lessons. Here, Lauren Windle argues that the Church should step up to teach on intimacy.
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OpinionMiley Cyrus’ new single Flowers appears empowering, but could it lead away from Jesus?
Miley Cyrus’ new single Flowers is one of the most popular songs in the UK at the moment. Writer Kate Orson asks if the strong message is as empowering as it initially seems.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I think my 15-year-old daughter is having sex with her boyfriend, what should I say to her?
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 say to your teenager if you think they’re having sex.
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OpinionDo you feel like God is speaking to you about fostering a vulnerable child? Carers are urgently needed
Children’s charity Home for Good has launched an urgent appeal in response to an unprecedented shortage of homes for children who need them and a desperate need for more foster carers in the UK.
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OpinionAs Scream VI hits cinemas - here’s what I think about Christians watching horror films
As the sixth installment in the cult Scream series hits big screens, writer Lizzie Hutchison weighs in on whether followers of Jesus should be watching scary movies.
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OpinionTeenage girls in Colombia have been rushed to hospital after playing with Ouija boards – here’s why it is so dangerous
A group of school children reportedly suffered signs of fainting, anxiety and other symptoms at the Galeras Educational Institution in Galeras following a séance session, believed by some to be a way for the living to communicate with the dead.
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OpinionMothers were giving birth by torchlight until we installed fully lit waiting huts for pregnant women
Dr Freda Wemin, Founder of Mama Waiting Hut initiative in Papua New Guinea, explained the value of designated spaces for women before and after birth.
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OpinionIn Nepal we go big when celebrating International Women’s Day and you should too
Here, Anna Townsend, director of charity Women Without Roofs explains why Nepali women take marking the day dedicated to women very seriously.
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OpinionThe Gospel Coalition’s article saying that a man’s orgasm is his ‘sacrificial offering’ is deeply concerning
Author of The Great Sex Rescue, Sheila Wray Gregoire, explains why she was horrified at Joshua Ryan Butler’s Gospel Coalition article that equated the Holy Spirit with semen.
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OpinionThere’s a new audio version of the NIV Bible with only women’s voices - for a very specific reason
On International Women's Day the first ever all-female audio version of the NIV Bible is launched - to show women that their voices matter.
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OpinionShould churches mark International Women’s Day or would it go against God’s teaching that we’re created equal?
Tomorrow is International Women’s Day and here, writer Claudine Roberts, asks if it is an event we should be celebrating in the Church.
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OpinionEverything you need to know about the patron saint of Ireland on St. Patrick Day’s 2023
Plenty of us mark St. Patrick’s Day with stew, colcannon and a pint of Guinness. But how much do we really know about the famed evangelist and his works in Ireland? Rachael Cottle fills us in.
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OpinionPeople with eating disorders feel like the Church doesn’t care but here’s how they can step up
Mental health campaigner Hope Virgo explains the additional challenges people with eating disorders face in the Church and how we can all do better.
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OpinionMother’s Day quotes and messages for Christians: what believers can write in a card this Mothering Sunday
Ever lost for words when it comes to writing your Mother’s Day cards? Rachael Cottle’s on hand to help with some beautiful scripture and inspiring quotes for the mother figure in your life.
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OpinionGrowing older isn’t a time to begrudge greys and wrinkles - it’s a time to ask God: ‘What’s next?’
Tina English, director of Christian charity Embracing Age, explains why she’s fed up of our western view of ageing and why she’s turning to what the Bible says instead.
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Opinion10 books every Christian woman should add to her reading list this World Book Day
To celebrate World Book Day, Woman Alive book club host Claire Musters and other book club members share the titles that have been transformational in their own lives.
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OpinionThe Asbury outpouring didn’t come out of nowhere - there were some key ingredients that paved the way for revival
Norwegian wife and mum Benedicte Mella, who lives in Kenya, went to visit Asbury University, because she heard of the revival and wanted to immerse herself in what the Holy Spirit was doing.
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OpinionFrom water every three days to no fuel for ambulances: the realities of living in Syria right now
Campaigner Samara Levy shares a bleak picture of what life is like for those in Syria at the moment and what Christians can do to help.
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OpinionWhen talking about LGBTQI+ issues, I think it’s important to look at the Bible’s complete story - not just a few verses
Writer Hope Bonarcher explores the biblical response to LGBTQI+ identifying people in the Church.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: My husband and I have physical difficulty having sex, I feel like a failure, how do I satisfy him sexually?
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 physically struggle to have sex with your husband.
