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Opinion“I still choose you”: Why renewing our vows after 10 years meant more than our wedding day
Ten years of marriage, four children and plenty of difficult seasons have taught Tola Mbakwe that “for better or for worse” means something very different when you’ve actually lived it. She shares why she and her husband chose to stand before God and their loved ones and say, once again, “I still choose you.”
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OpinionWhen caring for ageing parents feels too much, where is God?
This week is Carers Week, shining a spotlight on the millions of people supporting loved ones. Writer Alex Noel reflects on the often unseen challenges of caring for ageing parents. Through the lens of faith, she explores the tension between responsibility, sacrifice and trusting God when the burden feels too heavy to carry alone.
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Article“There will be honey from the carcass” — The phrase that changed everything after her parents’ murder
Jacquelene Botha’s parents were murdered in their South African home by someone they trusted. In the years that followed, Jacquelene has wrestled not only with loss, but with a faith that speaks of ’honey from the carcass’—and what that could possibly mean in the aftermath of the unthinkable
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ArticleEmpty nest syndrome can lead to a rediscovery of faith and identity
Rhiannon Goulding was doing some spring cleaning when the reality of being an empty nester hit her
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ArticleBringing up strong, confident girls
Rhiannon Goulding challenges the assumptions made about girls and boys, and describes how she has encouraged strength of character in her daughters
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ArticleOn being a good role model for your (sometimes challenging) teenagers
The teenage years can be difficult for everyone. Rhiannon Goulding says it is how you behave that will impact and teach your children the most
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ArticleWhat do you really believe about parenting?
In her first column, Rhiannon Goulding says it is time to consider what we want to pass on to our children without simply following what everyone else is doing
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ArticleYour history is not your legacy (AKA You are not your mother)
Cathy Madavan encourages us to remember that we won’t simply repeat what our mothers did – but nor should we expect our daughters to be just like us
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ArticleThe curse of ‘perfect parenting’
Cathy Madavan urges us to stop comparing ourselves to other mums, and our daughters to theirs
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OpinionWhat I’ve learnt about friendship from 12 years at the school gate and how the Bible helps
Rachel Allcock reflects on her years as a primary school mum and the relationships she's built at the school gate.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I think my 15-year-old daughter is having sex with her boyfriend, what should I say to her?
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; what to say to your teenager if you think they’re having sex.
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OpinionMother’s Day quotes and messages for Christians: what believers can write in a card this Mothering Sunday
Ever lost for words when it comes to writing your Mother’s Day cards? Rachael Cottle’s on hand to help with some beautiful scripture and inspiring quotes for the mother figure in your life.
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OpinionYou don’t need to have a good relationship with your own mother to be a good parent - God can help you
Author Gemma E Asafo-Adjei explains that a woman doesn’t need a mother of her own to be an amazing parent.
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OpinionI’m a relationship expert - here’s what to do when your partner’s parents are too involved in your marriage
The Bible, in 1 Corinthians 7:1-40, says: “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” But what should you do when your partner hasn’t managed to leave and cleave?
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OpinionIncreasing numbers of us are part of the ‘sandwich generation’ with both children and elderly parents to care for, but there is hope
Novelist Ruth Leigh’s main character Isabella M Smugge has found herself part of the ‘sandwich generation’. But it’s not just Ruth’s protagonist experiencing these challenges, it’s herself too. Here she shares her story.
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OpinionSamson was the original difficult teenager but God loved and rejoiced in him - so take heart if yours is hard work at the moment
God isn’t afraid of difficult teens and even had one of his own in Samson. Here, author Hilary Higgins, explains why you should take heart if you’re struggling with your child’s adolescence as you have no idea what God will call them to.
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OpinionHowever gifted my children are… I won’t let activities like football come before church
Mum Lucy Rycroft was delighted when her talented son was picked for the local football team, until she realised that matches were on a Sunday morning. Here, she explains why she insists on church before activities for her children.
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OpinionFive tips for talking to your child about race… and you should never shame them if you hear them making a racist comment
Speaking to children about race in an open and appropriate way can be a challenge. Loretta Andrews, author of Talking to Children about Race gives her five tips for tackling the tricky topic.
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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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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…
