All Opinion articles – Page 52
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OpinionAn expert on finances and poverty shares her three simple tips for those who are feeling the squeeze
With the cost of living crisis gripping many, Christians Against Poverty’s (CAP) Chief Executive, Paula Stringer, talks about how to get through, where to find help, and the miracle of God in people’s lives.
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OpinionPixar’s family film Turning Red encourages us to let it all out - but that can be a dangerous message
Disney Pixar’s new coming of age movie Turning Red explores many valuable and encouraging themes, but writer Rachel Hanna disagrees with one fundamental feature of the film.
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OpinionFive ways to support your child through their exams, from a mum who’s been there
As GCSE, A level and general end-of-year exam season is nearly upon us, Claire Musters shares some practical ways to be there for the young people in your household who are sitting exams this term
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OpinionAn unnamed Biblical woman reminds us never to cling onto something small when God says to give it up, he has so much more in store
Despite the Bible never giving her name, Ros Clarke explains why she is inspired by the incredible faith of the widow of Zarephath, who used her last oil and flour to make bread for Elijah.
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OpinionI help female victims of violence get justice with safer procedures for reporting and victim sensitivity training for magistrates
Many people criticised IJM Uganda’s Cissy N. Bwogi for going to University. Now she uses her degree to support victims of domestic abuse including providing shelters for women within police stations, trauma-informed interview rooms, comfortable spaces, with equipment needed to record reliable, tamper-proof evidence for court.
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OpinionMaking the ‘pills by post’ abortion scheme permanent could have a horrifying impact on underage girls
As the DIY abortion scheme is made permanent, the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children’s Alithea Williams explains how MPs have abandoned vulnerable girls.
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OpinionWhy we silence women who speak out about sexual assault and how the church can do better
Tiffany Bluhm, author of Prey Tell, explains to writer Lauren Windle how the church has become skewed in its attitudes towards women and what we can do about it.
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OpinionWhatever your friends at church say… it’s okay to enjoy your money
Christian money coach and author Claire Sweet, explains that there’s nothing inherently wrong with Christians being successful in business, having savings or earning good money – it’s the love of money that is the problem.
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OpinionAlcoholics anonymous is more church than church, explains a recovering alcoholic
Recovering alcoholic and writer Lauren Windle illustrates the many elements of an alcoholics anonymous meeting that she believes the church could learn from.
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OpinionI’m a relationship therapist and here are four tips on dating while grieving the loss of your partner
Losing your partner is the most difficult experience and continuing with every day life can be daunting. Allowing someone new into your life can feel overwhelming too and possibly impossible to consider, here relationship therapist Charisse Cooke explains what to consider.
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OpinionMUM’S THE WORD: Mum-of-babies and mum-of-teens compare notes on keeping on top of the mess
Every stage of parenting poses its unique challenges. Each fortnight mum-of-babies Rachel Pearce and and mum-of-teens Claire Musters compare notes on the ups and downs of everyday life. This time: tackling the mess.
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OpinionFive things you need to do if you want to work out God’s calling on your life
Do you struggle to know what God’s plan for you is or do you find yourself in a state of constant confusion? Here Lauren Crook shares five helpful tips for discovering God’s call for your life.
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OpinionExplaining the Easter story to my two-year-old brought up some confusing and VERY cheeky questions, but I think I got there in the end
Rachel Pearce was worried that telling her daughter about Jesus’ death might scar her for life. Little did she know that the Easter story was about to take a surprising turn…
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OpinionHustle culture is incompatible with God, he’s constantly out-dreaming us but you don’t need to burn out to achieve his will
If you’re hustling your way to success, writer Belle Tindall explains that you could be working towards exhaustion, disillusionment, and disappointment.
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OpinionI met a girl who was resurrected from the dead after a terrorist bombing and what she said about Jesus changed my life
Samaa died in a bombing attack on her church. She told writer Jemimah Wright about meeting Jesus before she came back to life and what she learned about joy.
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OpinionIgnore Netflix, issuing a marriage ultimatum in your relationship is never a good idea and here’s why
A new Netflix reality show pushes couples to the brink with the ultimatum: ‘marry me or leave me alone’. Writer Lauren Windle explains why, despite being tempting, this is probably a terrible idea.
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OpinionFrom doctor’s appointments to maternity pay, these are your legal rights as a pregnant employee
Whether you’ve experienced discrimination in the workplace since becoming pregnant or simply want to know what you’re entitled to, this guide from Rachel Pearce should help.
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OpinionHere’s how to entertain your family this Easter without spending a fortune
The cost of everything is rising, so while we want to mark Easter and Jesus’ resurrection in a big way - many of us don’t have any cash to splash at the moment. Here are some ideas to keep costs down and fun high.
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OpinionRelationships are three times more likely to succeed if you marry compared to informal cohabitation, survey reveals
The latest research from the Marriage Foundation that shows that even those who aren’t Christian are more likely to work on a relationship if they have cemented it in marriage.
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Opinion‘You look so skinny’, ‘you’re so well spoken’ and other compliments that can actually cause us pain
Writer Tibz Adeniyi explains the she thinks we don’t talk enough about why some ‘compliments’ hurt instead of flatter. And says it’s time we stopped laughing it off and silently carring the hurt deep down.
