All Opinion articles – Page 38
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Opinion‘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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OpinionThis 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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OpinionI 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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OpinionCelibacy 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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OpinionPamela 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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OpinionThe 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.
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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.
