All Opinion articles – Page 39
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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.
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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.
