All Opinion articles – Page 54
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OpinionLiz Truss’ resignation is an exposing failure - but my hope is that she will develop a relationship with Jesus in the midst of the hurt
Liz Truss resigned as prime minister yesterday after just five weeks in office. While she failed to deliver on the promises she made in her leadership campaign - Woman Alive’s deputy editor Jemimah Wright urges us not to focus on the failure but to pray that she meets with God within it.
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OpinionI’ve never been uncomfortable with ‘the S-word’ in my relationship, but I believe it’s time to challenge its use in churches
Writer Amy Jo Stimson explains why she thinks the discourse around the word submission, particularly in conservative, complementarian churches, needs to be challenged. As she has heard preaching of submission for wives that thinly veils an exhortation to plain obedience.
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OpinionBeing diagnosed with breast cancer helped me to acknowledge and tell my soul story - we all have a story to tell
This Breast Cancer Awareness month, writer Kate Nicholas shares how being diagnosed with cancer allowed her to fully embrace the story of what God has done in her life, and encouraged her to share it with others.
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OpinionThe world says a lot about menopause, but God has a lot to say too - here are the facts and the truth
This World Menopause Day, Woman Alive’s columnist Dr Olúṣẹ̀yẹ Àríkàwé, compares the facts about menopause to God’s biblical truth.
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OpinionOur Chancellor resigned and the economy’s in chaos - but the turbulence can drive us closer to Jesus
While the government and the economy are in crisis, writer Jo Acharya encourages us to turn to biblical wisdom and Jesus for our comfort. She says: “Let’s let the turbulence of these days drive us closer to him, hungry for his grace and guidance.”
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OpinionClimate change isn’t just a conversation topic to us, it’s an emergency - God gave us a mandate to look after the Earth
Two Christian climate activists, Laura Young and Jessica Bwali, will be attending COP27 in Egypt next month. Laura, from Scotland, and Jessica, from Zambia have partnered with Christian humanitarian charity Tearfund, to call for action on the climate crisis. This week, during Premier’s Missions Week they share their passion for campaigning on climate justice.
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OpinionThis weekend host a Brilliant Breakfast and raise funds to change a disadvantaged young woman’s life - by order of the King
In case you needed an excuse to host a breakfast for friends, family or church community - here it is. The Prince’s Trust, the charity headed up by King Charles, is running The Brilliant Breakfast until October 16, and every penny raised helps to support disadvantaged young women.
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OpinionI am a Sri Lankan wife and mum - there's an economic crisis in my country and suicide rates are at an all time high, we need prayer
Nicole Parakrama explains how the 2019 bombing, severe COVID restrictions and economic crisis have left her gorgeous country Sri Lanka in desperate need of prayer.
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OpinionI was recruited into famous cult ‘The Moonies’ but managed to leave thanks to Jesus and some kind church leaders
Beth Axton was searching for God when she was invited to a meeting at the Unification Church. She was quickly sucked in and persuaded that for her salvation she not only needed to attend the meetings but hand over everything she had to the group. Until Jesus stepped in…
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OpinionIt’s Baby Loss Awareness Week and ten years on from my own tragic loss - God is still taking me on a journey of healing
This Baby Loss Awareness Week, Woman Alive’s editor-in-chief Tola-Doll Fisher shares her story of tragedy and explains that while life hasn’t looked how she expected there is always hope.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: Can Christian women be close friends with men without being led into temptation?
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; whether or not a Christian woman can be friends with a man without feeling tempted.
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OpinionI’m a mental health specialist and a mental illness diagnosis shouldn’t define us - only God can do that
On World Mental Health Day, Mind and Soul’s Dr Kate Middleton explains why having a mental illness diagnosed is important but we shouldn’t allow it to define us - as only God does that.
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OpinionThis Black History Month I want to honour the ‘black church’ and the inspirational clergy who serve their communities
October is Black History Month Marcia Dixon MBE is celebrating the “black church”. Here she explains the impact the church had on her life and the many ways it positively influences the black community.
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OpinionBeing sustainable felt like the Christian thing to do but I just couldn’t afford it… until I completely changed my shopping habits
Lauren Windle always wanted to avoid fast fashion and stand against the chemicals, landfill and slave labour that are built into the industry. But “conscious” shopping seemed like it was only available to the super wealthy, until she made some key changes.
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OpinionItaly’s first female prime minister vowed to protect ‘God, family, country’ but some call her a fascist… should we be worried?
Last week far-right politician Giorgia Meloni was named Italy’s prime minister. Her focus is on protecting the family and national identity, but some of her controversial statements have caused some to compare her ideology to ‘fascism’. Here’s what we know…
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OpinionIn defence of Dante Bowe: On the ‘bad things Christian influencers do’ scale surely we can agree this is at the bottom?
Worship collective Maverick City and Dante Bowe have parted ways after his behaviour was deemed to be “inconsistent” with their “core values and beliefs”. Here writer Lauren Windle suggests that the hype around this story does not match the behaviour.
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OpinionIf your life is a mess there’s good news for you… God isn’t finished with you yet and he’s not giving up
Author Catherine Campbell explains how the Bible demonstrates God’s devotion to us and reassures us that, if it all feels like a mess, he’s not finished.
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OpinionWriting a book can deeply grow your relationship with God and yourself - it completely changed my life
Many people find writing cathartic but, as she was working on a fictional story, Woman Alive’s deputy editor Jemimah Wright assumed that wouldn’t apply to her. But in fact, over the ten years she penned her novel, Isabella’s Voyage, her relationship with herself and God completely changed.
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OpinionI believe the hype around Olivia Wilde’s behaviour during Don’t Worry Darling is because she’s a woman - and I am worried darling
Christian writer Belle Tindall has avidly followed the unbelieveable events around Olivia Wilde’s film Don’t Worry Darling. Here she explains why our response is a bigger issue than Olivia’s behaviour.
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OpinionNetflix’s Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde is out today - it’s graphic and exploitative and Christians should avoid it
The world’s top Marilyn Monroe impersonator, Suzie Kennedy, was appalled by Netflix’s movie Blonde - the first X-rated film to be released on the streaming platform.
