All Editorial articles
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Feb 2024: 'Should women propose?'
Women Alive editor, Tola Doll Fisher shares what’s coming up in the February issue, and asks, as it is a leap year, are you planning on proposing to the man in your life?
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It’s important to take a Sabbath and I don’t think we should live without it
We know the Bible talks about a Sabbath rest, but is it really possible in todays frenetic world? Wai Jia Tam shares how she learnt that the busier she was, the more important it was to take the time to meet with God.
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Jan 2024: 'You are part of an incredible group of inspiring women'
A message from Doll for the new year
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It’s Christmas Day – how are you doing?
In the midst of the gift giving, food preperation and social engagements, Christmas Day isn’t always the day of joy it’s supposed to be, says Woman Alive’s deputy editor, Jemimah Wright. So if you are not feeling great today, here is a little reminder that you are not alone.
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GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: My husband won’t stop watching porn and I know it’s going to break our marriage, what should I do?
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 answer a questions about porn - what do you do when your husband won’t stop watching it?
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Have you bought all your Christmas presents yet? Here is why I feel conflicted about gift-giving this year
With the cost of living crisis and prices rising, buying Christmas presents can feel a little overwhelming. Writer, Amari Yogendran shares how she has taken over the family gift giving role, and looks at where the tradition came from.
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Christians in Armenia are still being kidnapped, here is why I think you need to know about it
Armenia, the first Christian nation, needs our prayers this Christmas says resident of the country, Dana Fitzgerald. As war is ongoing with Azerbaijan and Christians are being held in Baku and Pakistan, we must pray for mercy, comfort, and freedom of the captives.
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Pop singer Pink is giving away copies of banned books at her concerts and I think she is right to do so
Following news that the state of Florida has banned certain books in school libraries, here is writer Alex Noel on why she shares Pink’s view that book bans are a danger to freedom of speech and self expression.
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Political treachery? Spying? Welcome to the first Christmas
At the time of Christ’s birth, ‘peace’ was maintained by the Roman occupying force, but under the surface, spying and oppression countered the risk of rebellion, says Rosemary Hector. Today Palestine and Israel are engulfed in appalling suffering, how far is that from the first Christmas?
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Should Christians be keeping the Christmas card tradition alive?
Do you still send Christmas cards, or wonder what is the point? Rachel Allcock takes a look at where the tradition comes from, and asks if is worth keep it going.
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Twin Flames Documentary on Netflix, what it got right, and what it’s missing from a Christian perspective
The idea of ‘twin flames’ is that a soul sometimes gets split between two bodies. In reviewing ’Escaping Twin Flames’, Kate Orson explains why the concept is both wrong and dangerous.
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A neighbour brought my abusive family to Christ, here’s what I learnt from her about praying for my child
The impact of coming to faith through her neighbour as a girl compelled Sharon Jaynes to pray for her own son and his friends. Here she gives some tips on how to direct those prayers to your children.
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Re-gifting - what would Jesus do?
What do you do when given a Christmas present you don’t want or need? ’Do what Jesus would do’, says Shakira Peronet, ’and tell the truth in love’. But is it easier said than done?