All articles by Lauren Windle – Page 4
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OpinionExperts share the five signs that your partner is about to propose - so is it time for a manicure?
Between December 22 and January 1 is the most popular window for a proposal. As Christians, we know that - for those who are called to it - marriage is an exciting milestone, here are some things to look out for if you think an engagement could be imminent.
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OpinionIf fewer than half the UK population are Christian… do they even deserve to celebrate Christmas?
In light of the news that 54 per cent of England and Wales do not describe themselves as Christian, writer Lauren Windle asks if it’s time to stop celebrating Christmas as a national holiday, and keep it as a Church event.
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OpinionMany women are falling further into debt by gambling to make money in the cost of living crisis, here's how the church can help
Increasing numbers of women are gambling, and with the cost of living crisis, some are using it as a way to make money. Rachel Lampard from the Joint Public Issues Team spoke to Premier about how dangerous this is, and what the church can do to help.
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OpinionI Googled all 26 members of the World Cup England squad to find out if they were Christians and here’s what I learned
The England squad are preparing to take on Wales this evening but how many of them will be praying to Jesus for victory? Lauren Windle took it upon herself to do hours of research so you don’t have to. You’re welcome.
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OpinionMatthew Perry, aka Chandler from Friends, believes he got famous after making a deal with God… but I’m not so sure
As tributes pour in for Matthew Perry AKA Chandler in 'Friends', Lauren Windle takes a look at the words in his autobiography, Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing, published a year before his death.
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OpinionStormzy is waiting for God to bring him his wife… but I’ve got a few suggestions for the award-winning Christian rapper
Writer Lauren Windle loves to partner with God to do his good work. So, with that being said, Stormzy if you’re reading this (presumably you’re a Woman Alive subscriber) drop Lauren a line and she’ll happily play match-maker and set you up with a Godly woman.
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OpinionThis weekend host a Brilliant Breakfast and raise funds to change a disadvantaged young woman’s life - by order of the King
In case you needed an excuse to host a breakfast for friends, family or church community - here it is. The Prince’s Trust, the charity headed up by King Charles, is running The Brilliant Breakfast until October 16, and every penny raised helps to support disadvantaged young women.
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OpinionBeing sustainable felt like the Christian thing to do but I just couldn’t afford it… until I completely changed my shopping habits
Lauren Windle always wanted to avoid fast fashion and stand against the chemicals, landfill and slave labour that are built into the industry. But “conscious” shopping seemed like it was only available to the super wealthy, until she made some key changes.
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OpinionIn defence of Dante Bowe: On the ‘bad things Christian influencers do’ scale surely we can agree this is at the bottom?
Worship collective Maverick City and Dante Bowe have parted ways after his behaviour was deemed to be “inconsistent” with their “core values and beliefs”. Here writer Lauren Windle suggests that the hype around this story does not match the behaviour.
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OpinionI’ve written about reality TV for years - in my experience the Christians never come off well
Tabloid journalist Lauren Windle started watching reality TV when Big Brother opened its diary room doors in 2000. She’s seen many Christian contestants compete on various different shows, but has never seen it done well.
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OpinionKanye West just opened a private Christian school and here’s all we know so far
Classes at Kanye West’s Donda Academy, named after his late mother, will include; Parkour, Christian choir and various other ‘enrichment’ lessons, plus the standard maths, English, arts and sciences.
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OpinionThe Queen’s funeral was watched by an estimated THREE BILLION people – we need to pray that the Christian message gets through
Journalist Lauren Windle remarks on what an incredible gospel opportunity the Queen’s funeral is and explains that we all have a part to play in making sure Jesus’ message lands.
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Opinion‘Pray for me … that God may give me wisdom’: The steadfast Christian faith of Queen Elizabeth II in her own words
Queen Elizabeth II, who has died at the age of 96, was the longest serving British monarch. Lauren Windle explores how she relied on her faith in Jesus and the prayers of her subjects to sustain her during the 70-year-long reign.
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OpinionI’m pretty sure Eminem’s a Christian now and if his latest song is anything to go by – he’s all in
Rapper Eminem is known for his controversial and – at times all out horrific – lyrics. But in his latest song on DJ Khaled’s new album God Did, currently number 1 in the US album charts, the peroxide artist speaks of Jesus as his Saviour and Shepard. So, is he a Christian now? Write Lauren Windle certainly hopes so.
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OpinionI always thought near-death stories of meeting Jesus before being revived by doctors were rubbish… until I started researching them
Lauren Windle had always been sceptical of “near-death” divine revelation, especially when she was asked by a tabloid newspaper to cover two stories in particular. But when she asked her vicar about the credibility of these fantastical tales, she was blown away by his response… and then she fell down a rabbit hole of research.
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OpinionAnthony Joshua may no longer identify as a Christian but he could really do with Jesus right now…
The eyes of the nation were fixed firmly on Anthony Joshua as he took on Oleksandr Usyk in a well-publicised boxing match on Saturday night. But it’s not the fact that he lost that we’re all talking about, but his emotional and unexpected speech.
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OpinionThere are many roads to success, and all involve failure, so if your A-level results weren’t what you hoped – don’t worry
It’s A-level results day and hordes of young people and their parents will be anxiously awaiting their marks. Here writer Lauren Windle explains that she didn’t get the grades the hoped for - but that’s actually more than ok.
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OpinionA week on from the Lionesses' historic win and I’m just realising the value of the legacy they will leave behind
Jesus elevated women into places that the culture said they shouldn’t be. Here Lauren Windle explains why it’s so important to follow his lead and celebrate any woman who steps into ‘a man’s world’.
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OpinionHave you heard of BeReal? The new social media app that Christians are loving…
There’s a new social media app in town with no filters, no friend count and no visible likes and comments and Christians are loving it. But would you try it out?
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OpinionNothing breaks like a heart but no one heals like our God… dealing with heartbreak as a Christian
Heartbreak can be excruciating, but as Christians we have God, who soothes and comforts. Here author of Notes On Love, Lauren Windle, shares some things that may help you if you’re trying to mend a broken heart.
