All Opinion articles – Page 5
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OpinionWhy your quiet time isn’t working (and what the Enneagram might reveal instead)
Writer, speaker and author Sarah Guinness knows that maintaining a regular quiet time with God isn’t always as straightforward as we’d like to believe – especially during the disruption of the summer holidays. Here, she explains how understanding the Enneagram transformed her relationship with God and why finding a spiritual rhythm that suits your personality can bring fresh life to your faith.
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OpinionWhat happened when a Korean prayer team came to our church
Danielle Finch shares how a visit from a Korean prayer team transformed her church and challenged her understanding of God’s global family. Their extraordinary commitment to praying for Britain became a powerful reminder that God is still at work in the UK – and that revival may not be as far away as we think.
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Opinion‘I was a proud atheist’: Camila Mendes says success couldn’t satisfy her search for meaning
Jemimah Wright explores actress Camila Mendes’ candid admission that years of success, therapy and self-awareness still left her searching for something more, leading her from proud atheism towards spiritual exploration.
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OpinionOnly three women made it onto the Bayeux Tapestry – but their stories still speak to us today
As the Bayeux Tapestry prepares to return to Britain for the first time in almost 1,000 years, Jenny Sanders looks beyond the famous battle scenes to uncover the little-known stories of the three women stitched into history. Her reflection asks an even bigger question: if your life were woven into a tapestry, who would appear, and would you feature in someone else’s?
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OpinionThe Christian gamer quietly sharing Jesus with more than 700,000 people online
Maxine Harrison explores how God is using Christian influencers to reach people in places the Church has often overlooked. From Twitch livestreams to social media platforms, this is a powerful reminder that the mission field is bigger than we sometimes imagine.
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OpinionMeet the new Woman Alive Columnist who’ll make you laugh at life (and yourself)
In her brand-new monthly column, creative director and part time comedian, Lizzie takes a refreshingly honest look at faith, dating, church, work and the everyday moments that make life both hilarious and meaningful. Expect sharp observations, self-deprecating humour and the occasional God moment as she invites you to see the world through The Lens
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OpinionREAL TALK: My husband is refusing to talk to our children about sex
In our fortnightly column ‘Real Talk’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything.
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OpinionShould Christians be watching True Crime? The question every Netflix fan needs to ask
True crime is one of the world’s fastest-growing entertainment genres, but should Christians think differently about what they watch? Writer Sophie Dianne explores the appeal of true crime, the ethical questions it raises and how believers can engage with the genre with wisdom, discernment and compassion.
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OpinionThink you’re an introvert? Kate Orson says you may want to think again
Are you really an introvert or an extrovert, or have those labels become more limiting than helpful? Kate Orson explores the surprising origins of these popular personality types, why she believes Christians should approach them with caution, and how Scripture offers a more freeing way to understand ourselves.
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OpinionBritain has a new Prime Minister: who is Andy Burnham – and how can Christians pray for him?
Jemimah Wright explores the background, beliefs and family life of Britain’s new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, she says the Bible gives a surprisingly simple response to a change in government: pray.
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OpinionWhen doctors told me pregnancy could kill me, I thought I’d never be a mum – then God wrote a different story
At 17, doctors warned that pregnancy could cost Nekeisha Camille her life. Years later, against all expectations, she is cradling her fifth daughter and reflecting on the God who had the final word.
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OpinionThe dating trend everyone says is romantic - why it could leave you heartbroken
Sophie Sanders unpacks the viral “wildflowering” dating trend and explains why what looks like a beautiful new approach to love may actually be setting a generation up for confusion, disappointment and heartbreak.
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OpinionHas God been removed from the reboot of Little House on the Prairie?
Sophie Dianne reflects on the much-anticipated Netflix reboot of Little House on the Prairie and asks whether something important has been lost in the retelling. As a lifelong fan of the beloved series, she explores what happened to the Christian faith that once lay at the heart of the Ingalls family’s story.
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OpinionThe faithful heart of The Odyssey
As Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated adaptation of The Odyssey arrives in cinemas, author Holly Price explores the timeless story at its heart. Looking beyond the epic battles and legendary adventures, she uncovers a powerful message about faithfulness, disappointment and the King who never breaks his promises.
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OpinionI tried to disprove Jesus, instead, the evidence changed my life forever
Writer Stephanie Rousselle shares the remarkable story of how a determined teenage atheist set out to debunk Christianity, only to find herself captivated by the truth of the resurrection. She reveals why delighting in God, not simply believing in Him, is the secret to a joyful, enduring and fruit-bearing faith.
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OpinionI thought divorce would destroy my faith. Instead, it taught me what courage really looks like
Writer Alisha Roth shares how walking away from a marriage became one of the hardest, and bravest, decisions of her life. In this deeply personal reflection, she reveals how God met her through fear, loss and uncertainty, transforming heartbreak into a journey of courage and renewed faith.
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OpinionI prayed for God’s protection… I forgot to pray about my Zara trousers
Jemimah Wright, commissioning editor of Woman Alive online, thought she was doing the sensible thing by praying for God’s protection before heading out for an evening walk on holiday. What she didn’t realise was that the biggest threat to her safety wasn’t lurking in the shadows – it was a pair of mustard-yellow Zara trousers.
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OpinionWhy I believe curses are real, and how Christ breaks them
Bestselling author Jennifer Eivaz shares her testimony of healing from childhood trauma and explains why she believes spiritual curses are a biblical reality that Christ came to break. Drawing on both personal experience and Scripture, she explores how Jesus offers freedom from destructive generational patterns and the hope of a new legacy.
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Opinion“My scars filled me with shame. Now they’re my greatest testimony”
Dr Coco Parkinson-Huggins spent years hiding the scars left by self-harm, believing they were a source of shame. Today, the researcher, speaker and Christian writer shares how Jesus transformed her life—and why those same scars have become a powerful testimony to God’s grace and healing.
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OpinionCan Christians cheer for England without compromise? Why I’m proud to be ‘blinglish’
Writer Emma Lindsey reflects on what it means to support England as a Black British Christian. As the Women’s World Cup sparks conversations about identity and belonging, she explains why she’s reclaiming both her faith and her flag.
