All Opinion articles – Page 53
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OpinionThese are the dating apps and sites where you can find Christians
If you fancy online dating but want to make sure you maximise your chances of meeting a Christian, this is the list for you. Lauren Windle explains exactly which sites and apps the faith community is using.
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OpinionI love my tattoos and the body art allows me to speak to people about Jesus all the time
Youth With a Mission’s Alyssa DeMey talks about the significance of tattoos in her life, being part of a tattoo ministry in London and how she believes Jesus allows us inidividual choice when it comes to body art.
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OpinionI’m a divorced Christian but I’m conflicted about changes to the law; I believe divorce should be hard
The “no-fault” divorce law comes into effect this week and Tola-Doll Fisher, Woman Alive editor and divorcee, is conflicted about what this might mean for couples and their staying power.
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OpinionI suffered a traumatic brain injury after a near-fatal attack, I now look normal on the outside but my hidden disability is hard to manage
After suffering a horrific attack six years ago, Rachel Peddar was left with life changing injuries. Yet as they weren’t visible, she found herself having to constantly remind friends and family of her new challenges.
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OpinionMenopause affects everyone differently, but God has a blueprint for getting through it and you don’t have to suffer symptoms in silence
Many women tackle menopause quietly, doing their best to manage the symptoms. Here Vibrant Midlife’s Bukky explains how she’s leant on God during that time and that far from being terrible, midlife can be amazing.
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OpinionThose with disordered eating use Lent as an excuse to restrict their food, here’s what they can do instead
As we come to the end of Lent, writer Carolina Mountford reflects on the way the sacrificial practice of “giving something up” can be difficult for those with an eating disorder. Here she highlights the issue and suggests some potential solutions.
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OpinionWe had a set timeline for having a family, but God had other plans and he communicated them very clearly
Laura Grant and her husband had planned to wait two years before trying for a baby until someone challenged her to ask God if and when he wanted their family to grow.
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OpinionMUM'S THE WORD: Mum-of-babies and mum-of-teens compare notes on their disastrous attempts at having a date night
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: date nights.
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OpinionFrom spending to saving and giving to tithing, this is how to manage your finances in a Godly way
The Bible tells us to honour God with our money (Proverbs 3:9), but what does that look like in practice? Rachel Pearce shares her thoughts as we mark the start of a new tax year.
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OpinionWhat happened when a former stripper married a future minister and how did the church support them?
American Amy Mevorach worked as a stripper for a few months to pay her bills through college but her husband, a trainee minister, insisted that she didn’t tell anyone as he said his career depended on their collective reputation.
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OpinionStruggling with sleep? Powerful biblical truths and championing gratitude can help
Jermaine Dallas, founder of Sleeping Saints podcast, explains how the calming effect of the Bible and focusing on gratitude can help you get to sleep.
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Opinion‘Ok, we’re all a bit stunned that Will Smith hit Chris Rock but isn’t it time we stopped idolising celebrities?’
Suzie Kennedy says we put far too much pressure on famous faces to be perfect and thinks this might be a good time to question why we put them in place of God in our lives
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OpinionI’m a single Christian man and these are the things women do on dating apps that I find difficult
Christian Tim Bechervaise has been doing online dating on and off for years. Here he explains the things he’s experienced women do on the apps which make it far more difficult to date.
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OpinionWe’ve taken in refugees for years, it’s tough but what they add to our family is phenomenal
Rachel Poulton MBE has shared her family home with teenage refugees for the last five and a half years. Here she explains why she’ll be opening her doors once again to welcome Ukrainian refugees.
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OpinionThe urgent risk to women fleeing Ukraine that we need to talk more about
For traffickers, war isn’t a tragedy it’s an opportunity and the flood of refugee women crossing the Ukraine boarder are vulnerable to predators. International Justice Mission’s Frances Kordonowy explains what we can do to support those in danger.
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OpinionWill Smith slapped Chris Rock around the face then in the next breath thanked God for his Oscar… and we’re not sure what to make of it
As the UK wakes up to the bizarre reports of Will Smith’s violent outburst at the Oscars, writer Lauren Windle tries to make sense of the events and asks why he had to bring God into it?
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OpinionChocolates are providing a way out for women with convictions in Scotland
Joyce Murray’s chocolate-making social enterprise supports women who have touched the Scottish criminal justice system and gives them the opportunity to make a fresh start.
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OpinionThe five “worst” Mother’s Day gifts of all time
Flowers, a spa day voucher…a rubber chicken? Rachel Pearce shares her all-time present lowlights.
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Opinion‘This Mother’s Day, don’t forget you’re a daughter of God too’
When Anne Le Tissier adopted her husband’s child, she became more aware of God’s love for us all.
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OpinionI’m a Christian anxiety coach and here’s what to do if you’re anxious at the moment
Many people are feeling the weight of anxiety at the moment, as they process the last two years’ pamdemic and the horrific scenes on the news. Christian self-esteem and anxiety coach Nothando Osondu explains what you can do to take care of yourself.
