Why I believe curses are real, and how Christ breaks them

2026-07-16T05:05:00+01:00By

Bestselling author Jennifer Eivaz shares her testimony of healing from childhood trauma and explains why she believes spiritual curses are a biblical reality that Christ came to break. Drawing on both personal experience and Scripture, she explores how Jesus offers freedom from destructive generational patterns and the hope of a new legacy.

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    I prayed for God’s protection… I forgot to pray about my Zara trousers

    Jemimah Wright, commissioning editor of Woman Alive online, thought she was doing the sensible thing by praying for God’s protection before heading out for an evening walk on holiday. What she didn’t realise was that the biggest threat to her safety wasn’t lurking in the shadows – it was a pair of mustard-yellow Zara trousers.

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    Should Christians be watching True Crime? The question every Netflix fan needs to ask

    True crime is one of the world’s fastest-growing entertainment genres, but should Christians think differently about what they watch? Writer Sophie Dianne explores the appeal of true crime, the ethical questions it raises and how believers can engage with the genre with wisdom, discernment and compassion.

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    Think you’re an introvert? Kate Orson says you may want to think again

    Are you really an introvert or an extrovert, or have those labels become more limiting than helpful? Kate Orson explores the surprising origins of these popular personality types, why she believes Christians should approach them with caution, and how Scripture offers a more freeing way to understand ourselves.

Meet the new Woman Alive Columnist who’ll make you laugh at life (and yourself)

2026-07-28T05:21:00+01:00By

In her brand-new monthly column, creative director and part time comedian, Lizzie takes a refreshingly honest look at faith, dating, church, work and the everyday moments that make life both hilarious and meaningful. Expect sharp observations, self-deprecating humour and the occasional God moment as she invites you to see the world through The Lens

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The encounters three women had with Jesus in the Gospel of John

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Elaine Storkey unpacks the encounters three women had with Jesus in the Gospel of John, highlighting their vital roles in revealing who Jesus was to those around them

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From cerebral palsy to complete healing: One mother’s extraordinary story

2026-07-29T05:52:00+01:00By

 Jane Knoop spoke to Rita Baroni about the devastating diagnosis that left her daughter facing a lifetime in a wheelchair, and the remarkable events that followed. Rita shares how, in her darkest moment, she stopped pleading for a miracle and simply asked God for the grace to keep going.

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From one child to 50,000 lives: Becky Murray’s extraordinary mission

2026-07-29T05:51:00+01:00By

Jane Knoop spoke to Becky Murray, founder of the global anti-exploitation charity One By One, about how a single, shocking encounter with a vulnerable child on the streets of Sierra Leone ignited a lifelong mission to fight human trafficking and injustice.

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Life Lessons: She lost her childhood caring for her mum – then God wrote a different story

2026-07-29T05:32:00+01:00By

Jemimah Wright spoke with Catherine Grant, co-founder of The Entertainer, to hear the remarkable story of a childhood marked by hardship, caring responsibilities and loss. From leaving school at 13 to helping build one of Britain’s best-known toy retailers, Catherine reflects on the faith that has sustained her through every chapter of her life.

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Meet the new Woman Alive Columnist who’ll make you laugh at life (and yourself)

2026-07-28T05:21:00+01:00By

In her brand-new monthly column, creative director and part time comedian, Lizzie takes a refreshingly honest look at faith, dating, church, work and the everyday moments that make life both hilarious and meaningful. Expect sharp observations, self-deprecating humour and the occasional God moment as she invites you to see the world through The Lens

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When doctors told me pregnancy could kill me, I thought I’d never be a mum – then God wrote a different story

2026-07-22T05:42:00+01:00By

At 17, doctors warned that pregnancy could cost Nekeisha Camille her life. Years later, against all expectations, she is cradling her fifth daughter and reflecting on the God who had the final word.

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Can you be a good Christian without going to Church every Sunday?

2026-07-29T07:47:00+01:00By

Kate Orson explores a question many Christians quietly wrestle with: does faithful discipleship really require weekly church attendance? Drawing on her own experience of chronic illness and living far from a local fellowship, she reflects on what the Bible says about community, legalism and belonging.

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The surprising reason the Church needs fewer leaders

2026-07-14T05:25:00+01:00By

Alex Noel explores the Church’s fascination with leadership and asks whether we’ve overlooked a vital part of discipleship: learning how to follow. Reflecting on Jesus’ example and the life of the early Church, she suggests that faithful following, not leadership, may be the true foundation of Christian maturity.

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Obsessed with reality, but bored by truth?

2026-04-28T10:08:00+01:00By

Hope Bonarcher looks at the ramifications of a society entertained by the dramatisation of other people’s lives, and why she believes our gaze should be focused elsewhere

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Remembering the story of Easter after four days off-grid in the wilderness

2026-04-03T06:02:00+01:00By

Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright finds herself unexpectedly reoriented to the sacred rhythm of Easter Week. With fresh perspective, she reflects on the unfolding story of Jesus’ final days.

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Can you be a good Christian without going to Church every Sunday?

2026-07-29T07:47:00+01:00By

Kate Orson explores a question many Christians quietly wrestle with: does faithful discipleship really require weekly church attendance? Drawing on her own experience of chronic illness and living far from a local fellowship, she reflects on what the Bible says about community, legalism and belonging.

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