All Opinion articles – Page 4
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OpinionAs a missionary to Ukraine, the Ukrainian people are teaching me about resilience
Writer Sharyn Borodin shares vivid stories of everyday courage in Ukraine, where faith and determination sustain people amid war. Through personal encounters, she reveals the quiet strength that carries them through hardship.
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OpinionThe 5 qualities Christian women should look for in a husband
With biblical wisdom and gentle encouragement, Sandie Eggers Seagroves outlines five Christ-centred traits to help women discern a husband who will truly love and lead like Jesus, she draws from decades of personal experience, including two marriages and a long season of waiting.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: My in-laws are toxic!
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, Rhiannon Goulding answers a woman, struggling with her mother-in-law.
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OpinionChristian BMX rider, Alexis Alden, wins bronze at UCI BMX Racing World Championships in Copenhagen
Jemimah Wright reflects on watching American cyclist Alexis Alden point upward before her race which led her to explore the athlete’s performance, faith, and the growing legacy of women in BMX.
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OpinionWhen Andrew Tate met Bonnie Blue: faith, feminism, and the fight for truth
Sophie Dianne explores Andrew Tate’s controversial views on faith, masculinity, and women’s roles—particularly in light of a recent podcast with adult performer Bonnie Blue.
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OpinionThe female form and God’s glory: A new chapter in sports science
Michelle Tant explores the exciting breakthroughs in female-focused sports science and what they mean beyond the world of elite athletes. She reflects on how research is finally moving beyond treating women as ‘mini men’ revealing not only the unique design of the female body but also the glory of God in his creation.
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OpinionI believe singleness is not a waiting room, but a glimpse of what is to come.
Dani Treweek challenges the all-too-common view of singleness as a painful pause before the “real” life of marriage begins. Instead, she invites Christian women to see singleness not as a waiting room to escape, but as a meaningful, God-honouring season that reflects eternal realities.
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OpinionGreat genes, great divide? A Christian perspective on beauty, race and the Sydney Sweeney controversy
In the wake of American Eagle’s latest campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney, writer Hope Bonarcher, herself black model, offers her Christian lens on beauty standards, identity, and the deeper worth found in Christ alone.
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OpinionTrusting God through the different seasons of motherhood
Danielle Finch explores the highs and humbling lows of motherhood, sharing how each season, whether joyful or challenging, has drawn her closer to God.
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Opinion‘I suffered from anxiety for years, until God taught me how to get freedom in my forties’
Katie Gauden shares how biblical truth and coaching tools helped her overcome lifelong anxiety. Her story offers a practical, hope-filled path to peace and purpose in Christ.
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Opinion’I hated being alone, but sharing the Bible in my care home has given me new purpose’
Today is International Friendship Day, a perfect time to celebrate the surprising ways God brings people together. Maureen Barker shares how moving into a care home and reading the Bible with others not only restored her mental health but led to deep, life-giving friendships rooted in faith.
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OpinionCan intermittent fasting be spiritual too?
Jemimah Wright explores the rise of intermittent fasting as a wellness trend and asks what happens when a deeply spiritual practice becomes mainstream.
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OpinionJane Birkin’s original Hermès handbag just sold at auction in Paris for £7.4 million - as Christian women should we value status symbols?
Jenny Sanders invites us to reconsider what we truly value in a world obsessed with status and material success. Her insights resonate deeply with the words of 1 Timothy 6:6: “Godliness with contentment is great gain.”
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OpinionMichelle Agyemang: The faith of a Lioness
In the wake of the Lionesses’ thrilling Euros final victory over Spain, Maxine Harrison shines a light on rising star Michelle Agyemang — a 19-year-old striker whose talent on the pitch is matched by her bold Christian faith.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I feel bitter towards my dead husband
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, the Woman Alive team answer a wife who is angry with what she has found out about her dead husband.
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OpinionOzzy and Sharon: A heavy metal love story marked by grace
Hope Bonarcher reflects on the life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne. Known for his dark musical persona, Osbourne’s enduring marriage to Sharon reveals a deeper narrative, one of forgiveness, loyalty, and a faith that outlasts fame.
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Opinion‘My body has served me well for 60 years; I need to focus on gratitude not criticism’
Jenny Sanders explores the changes that come with ageing and the challenge of finding peace with a body that no longer fits youthful expectations.
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Opinion‘How grief reshaped my relationship with God.’
Misty Reshun shares her journey through unimaginable loss after the death of her son, Derrion.
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OpinionMy thoughts as a Christian woman on Ulrika Jonsson’s bold rebuttal to ageism
Jemimah Wright reflects on Ulrika Jonsson’s powerful response to negative comments on her appearance.
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OpinionJesus and health anxiety
Sophie Dianne shares her journey of living with a vestibular nervous system disorder and the surprising ways God has met her in her battles for healing.
