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JD Vance wants his Hindu wife to become a Christian
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My whole family came to faith through Alpha
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GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: “I struggle with sexual temptation — how do I resist without just feeling guilty all the time?”
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Jesus asked me why I had rejected him
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Kate Orson says the enemy is working hard to stop people from committing to one another, but God’s heart for life-long marriage is hard-wired into us
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GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: “I struggle with sexual temptation — how do I resist without just feeling guilty all the time?”
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, the Woman Alive team answer someone struggling with sexual temptation.
As a self-sufficient, successful Christian woman, am I too eligible to date?
My thoughts as a Christian sex historian on children being same-sex attracted
‘As a Christian woman, this is how I have learnt to navigate conflicts in platonic relationships.’
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: How do I get over being jealous of my married friends?
'I re-discovered hope in God after domestic abuse and now I want to help other women to do the same'
Raye’s new single is the cry of many Christian women: ‘Where is my husband?’
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Are all the ‘bad women’ of the Bible really bad?
Elaine Storkey unpacks the story of Queen Vashti, to show how our views of some of the women in the Bible have been influenced far more by legend than truth
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Rural female clergy have good news to share
Author, Ruth Leigh highlights the vital role of women in rural ministry, sharing uplifting stories from the LoveRural Conference. Her article showcases how female clergy and laywomen are bringing faith, hope, and community engagement to the countryside.
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Fifty years of equality: lessons from Zelophehad’s daughters
Writer Michelle Tant marks 50 years since the Sex Discrimination Act, linking modern equality laws to the biblical justice shown in Zelophehad’s daughters.
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Rural female clergy have good news to share
Author, Ruth Leigh highlights the vital role of women in rural ministry, sharing uplifting stories from the LoveRural Conference. Her article showcases how female clergy and laywomen are bringing faith, hope, and community engagement to the countryside.
‘Why I don’t think having a female Archbishop is a good thing’
Hope Bonarcher reflects on womanhood, faith, and the appointment of the Church of England’s first female Archbishop of Canterbury, questioning whether progress always aligns with biblical truth.
JD Vance wants his Hindu wife to become a Christian
Writer Jenny Sanders reflects on JD Vance’s wish for his Hindu wife to share his faith, offering gentle, biblical advice for those in mixed-faith marriages.
My whole family came to faith through Alpha
Kathryn Segal shares the extraordinary story of how one simple invitation to Alpha transformed not just her life, but her entire family’s. From teenage skepticism to a household united in faith, her testimony shows how God can use ordinary moments to bring about extraordinary salvation.
How the Westminster Confession brought me the anchor I needed during ill health
Writer Samantha Bailie-McMurdock shares how, amid the turmoil of severe perimenopausal symptoms and spiritual fear, the Westminster Confession of Faith restored her peace and strengthened her trust in God.
From darkness to light: finding hope beyond domestic abuse
Jennifer Hebert shares her journey from living in silence under domestic abuse to finding freedom, faith, and purpose. Through her experience, she founded The Lampstand Group, a charity dedicated to supporting survivors and bringing hope, healing, and light to those escaping abuse.
“I was a people pleaser and I thought it made me a better Christian”
Writer Danielle Finch shares how she broke free from toxic people-pleasing to seek God’s approval over others’. Her story calls believers to choose truth and obedience over constant niceness.
Pursuing the truth of God’s love
True journalists uncover the truth and bring important matters to the public’s attention. Max Hastings, a formidable journalist and military historian, once speculated that: “Never in history have lies been such vital instruments of diplomacy and policy.”
Grief can lead to growth
Rev Katherine Chow shares how she was changed forever when her dad died
Knowing God’s guiding hand throughout my life
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Dolly Parton’s sister asked fans to pray for the ‘Queen of Country’
Writer Becky Hunter Kelm reflects on faith and sisterhood after Dolly Parton reassured fans of her good health, reminding us how prayer and family love can draw us closer to God.
Black History Month: Honouring Black women of faith
Ayoola Bandele reflects on the overlooked faith and courage of Black women like Phillis Wheatley and Mary Prince, showing how their steadfast belief continues to shine light and inspire today.
JD Vance wants his Hindu wife to become a Christian
My whole family came to faith through Alpha
How the Westminster Confession brought me the anchor I needed during ill health
From darkness to light: finding hope beyond domestic abuse
“I was a people pleaser and I thought it made me a better Christian”
Pursuing the truth of God’s love
Grief can lead to growth
Knowing God’s guiding hand throughout my life
Dolly Parton’s sister asked fans to pray for the ‘Queen of Country’
Black History Month: Honouring Black women of faith
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‘Nobody wants to organise a funeral’
‘Fragrance, faith and the power of story’
Non-profit = good; business = bad?
From Granny’s knitting needles to global impact - the story of Gogo Olive
Building resilience in order to flourish
‘It doesn’t feel like a job’
Come for the skincare, stay for the heartcare
‘Solving social isolation, one dog walk at a time’
Being blind in business
Power and obedience - Fola Komolafe MBE talks about following God’s grace through her career as a female business leader.
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Parenting
Will you still love my children?
My thoughts as a Christian sex historian on children being same-sex attracted
As a Christian mum this is why I am not giving my child a phone
‘How did I get to 33 as a Christian woman and not know this about miscarriage?’
Speaking God’s truth over our daughters
Living grace-filled lives and the power to forgive
Zoe Ball’s parenting sacrifice: A mirror of God’s steadfast love
‘Will I lose them forever?’
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