All Opinion articles – Page 6
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: How can I be a good step-mum and relate to a toxic ex partner?
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, we answer someone who has become a step mother, and wants to know how to deal with family dynamics.
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Opinion‘What Little House on the Prairie taught me about a godly attitude to sex and marriage’
’Raising a teen in these times seems almost impossible, but Laura Ingalls gives me a model of what true joy and contentment can look like,’ says Kate Orson.
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Opinion Was Maggie Smith a Christian?
Dame Maggie Smith has passed away aged 89. As Sophie Dianne remembers her roles including Mother Superior in Sister Act, she considers the faith of the much-loved actress.
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OpinionAs a Christian woman who has escaped religious persecution in Iran, I do not want Kamala Harris to become president of the United States
‘Kamala dismisses the abuse of actual rights facing hundreds of millions of women around the world, and as such endangers them, by marketing the only “right” that’s important is the “right to choose.”’ says Marziyeh Amirizadeh.
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Opinion‘I saw a man’s leg grow back!’
Jemimah Wright shares a testimony of healing from the Philippines, when she saw what she describes as ‘the Bible coming to life in front of me.’
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OpinionI learnt to trust God again after baby loss - and you can too
As we go into Baby Loss Awareness Week, Funke Oham shares how her first loss almost 20 years ago led her to support others experiencing the same.
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Opinion‘I suffer from religious OCD’
Samantha Bailie-McMurdock shares her experience of scrupulosity, and how a book by John Bunyan helped her find freedom.
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OpinionShould governments put age restrictions on social media use?
Anna Hill looks at the effect of social media on our children, and says, ’Any government raising essential questions about our children’s safety and mental health, particularly as they navigate the complex world of online connections, identity, and peer pressure, is on to a win, in my opinion.’
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OpinionIs your church dedicated to raising awareness of domestic abuse?
In response to the Northern Irish government action to end violence against women, Sally Hope suggests some resources for training.
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OpinionRumoured changes to council tax discounts raise biblical questions of compassion and fairness
‘When taxation policy supports those in need, we applaud it. When it penalises those who have been hard-working, prudent and supported the wider economy, maybe we should ask questions,’ says Sharmila Meadows, as she looks at the proposed removal of the single person discount on council tax.
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OpinionDoes the rise of Korean culture in the global stage direct us to a move of God?
’I often wonder if this global phenomenon is merely the product of clever marketing or something far greater at play, something unseen,’ says Korean American, Debbie Choi as she looks at the rise in popularity of Korean music and television.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: Is born again virginity possible?
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, we answer someone who wants to know what being a born again virgin means.
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OpinionAs a Christian woman, should you track your husband?
Jemimah Wright asks whether we, as Christians, should stay away from the heightened accountability of tracking apps, even if it seems ‘practical’?
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OpinionThere was redemption after the Watergate scandal, what does this tell us for today’s politics?
’Watergate reminds us that political office is as much about serving as it is leading,’ says Sharmila Meadows as she looks at the redemption in the life of Chuck Colson, who was once Nixon’s ’hatchet man’ but after coming to faith and going to prison, formed the Prison Fellowship.
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OpinionGod prepared me to meet my husband
Grace Ewin-Hill shares the story of meeting her husband, and the steps she took to stand in faith in the waiting.
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OpinionWhat The Devil Wears Prada teaches Christian women about female leadership in marriage
Salomé Criddle, founder of TWIRL (Thriving Women In Real Life) shares how she learnt how not to lead from Miranda Priestly in the film The Devil Wears Prada.
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OpinionRemembering my friend, Steve Legg (1967-2024)
Woman Alive editor, Tola Doll Fisher shares her memory of the legend - comedian, speaker, author and editor of Sorted magazine - Steve Legg.
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Opinion‘I have seen the ‘boom of the shroom’ on social media but are mushrooms really a safe choice?'
Nutritionist Clare Backhouse considers the mushrooms that have been found to support the body against all sorts of health issues such as inflammation, viruses, tumour growth, fungal overgrowth, pathogenic bacteria, hormone imbalance, and even stress.
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Opinion‘Who is Kemi Badenoch, is she a Christian, and would she be a good leader for the UK?’
Kemi Badenoch joined six other initial contenders for leadership of the Conservative Party. Sharmila Meadows takes a look at the politician’s background and believes Badenoch would, ’challenge and expose the government robustly and with tenacity and courage.’
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Opinion'Kate and I appear to be two lives affected by cancer that will never be the same again'
Recently the Prince and Princess of Wales released a video with family footage, giving an update on the health of Princess Kate. Suzie Kennedy shares her view on the video, and rejoices at the second chance both she and Kate have been given.
