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Opinion“I loved Jesus — so why was wine still my comfort?”
Christy Osborne’s journey begins in the aftermath of profound grief, where a simple glass of wine slowly becomes a daily source of comfort she never intended to rely on. She explores how alcohol quietly took the place of Jesus, and how she found her way back to lasting peace and freedom.
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OpinionI used to tell myself I was an idiot all the time - as a Christian woman this is how I found freedom from shame
Toni Kim shares her personal struggle with shame and the freedom she continues to find in Christ. With vulnerability and biblical insight, she reminds Christian women that while shame may try to define us, our true identity is found in being deeply loved daughters of God.
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Opinion“What Tourette’s taught me about control, shame, and God’s patience with me”
As Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, observed annually from 15 May to 15 June, draws attention to the realities of living with the condition, writer Tabby Kibugi reflects on her own diagnosis. She shares how living with Tourette’s has deepened her understanding of God’s patience and grace in the midst of circumstances she cannot change.
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Article"God called me into the prison service for 24 years"
When prison governor Nikki Marfleet wanted to walk away from the pressure of leadership, God spoke with unmistakable clarity. That moment shaped more than two decades of service in one of the toughest environments imaginable, proving that calling is often found not in comfort, but in costly obedience
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ArticleLife Lessons: From a one-bedroom flat in Hampstead to 40 years of marriage and ministry
Born into a Windrush family in London, Louise Isaac grew up watching prayer reshape her home long before she understood faith for herself. But, over decades of marriage, ministry and change, she discovered her calling was never a title, but a way of being
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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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OpinionCher at 80: The Armenian Christian roots behind the woman rumoured to never age
Jemimah Wright explores the extraordinary life of Cher as the superstar celebrates her 80th birthday — from Hollywood fame and endless reinvention to the ancient Christian faith woven through her Armenian roots.
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OpinionWhen speaking hurts: Finding faith through spasmodic dysphonia
Nekeisha Camille shares her journey of losing her voice to spasmodic dysphonia and discovering a deeper faith through suffering and silence. Her story explores healing, identity and the unexpected ways God can bring purpose through pain.
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Opinion“I discovered my husband had abused our daughter”: One mother’s journey from trauma to healing
A Woman Alive reader shares her journey of surviving abuse as a child and the devastating discovery that her now ex-husband had also abused their daughter. She now supports others affected by abuse, offering hope, faith, and the reminder that healing is possible with God.
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Opinion “I’ll never be a mother — but Jesus hasn’t abandoned my story”
Wendy Mann shares her grief of never becoming a biological mother and the spiritual wrestle that followed the loss of that dream. She explores how Jesus meets women in unanswered prayers and gently redeems even the deepest heartbreak.
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ArticleWhen you say yes to God, everything changes!
When Diane Tuffuoh talks about love, it’s not in clichés or fairy tales. It’s grounded, honest and deeply shaped by her journey with God. From a faith-centred upbringing to navigating teenage motherhood and now leading Faith and Forevermore, centred on Christian relationships, her story is one of resilience, surrender and hope
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Opinion“Too busy, too tired, too insecure… so why did God still call me to sing?”
For Hope Bonarcher, the invitation to step into the choir came at a season of exhaustion, doubt, and endless responsibilities. What followed became a powerful reminder that God doesn’t wait for us to feel ready; He simply asks us to bring what we have and trust Him with the rest.
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ArticleThe baptised Jew: A life of faith shaped by Israel, war and surrender
Living in Romania, Israel, the UK, US and finally settling back in Israel, Romanian-born Eti Zadok has lived through war and ill-health – and says she has learnt to trust God through every experience
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ArticleWhat can we teach girls about problematic men?
Kate Orson believes we need to equip every young person to understand freedom and autonomy
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ArticleCancer taught me who I really am in God
Anne Hartslief on her journey after a devastating diagnosis
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ArticleHow Nicky and Sila Lee’s daughter helped build one of Britain’s most celebrated Christian-owned vineyards
Kirsty Goring, of the award-winning Wiston Estate, shares what it is like to see a 50-year-old idea come to fruition
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ArticleShara and Bear Grylls: ‘Christian faith is the backbone to our marriage’
Shara Grylls has written an updated edition to her book Never Stop Holding Hands, first published when she married Bear in 2000. She spoke with our deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, about her life, faith and marriage, highlighting the quotes from the book that mean the most to her
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ArticleLife Lessons: Your relationship with Jesus matters more than religion
A remarkably youthful 91-year-old, Jeanette Latimer looks back on her journey from deep-rooted religiosity to a living, personal relationship with Jesus that transformed not only her own life, but generations of her family
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ArticleHow a teenage daughter and her mum found Jesus together
Mother and daughter, Samantha and Mia Taylor, became Christians after Mia felt drawn to buy a Bible, having lost her friend to knife crime
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Opinion‘I prayed for 365 days to overcome the loneliness and challenges of raising a newborn’
This Lent, Cristina Turlacu reflects on the quiet power of daily prayer and how it can gently transform your day-to-day life. Through her personal journey of motherhood, she invites you to be encouraged to pray and discover how even the simplest words whispered in faith can bring strength, peace, and lasting change.
