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‘I have been praying the rosary in Rome for the Pope’s recovery and I will continue to pray for him as I play Mary Magdalene at The Passion of Jesus in Trafalgar square this Easter’
My encouragement to fast this Lent
What we know of the faith of actress, Tamsin Greig
To combat the spirit of division, God gave Philippa Hanna a song for unity
As audiences celebrate Lady Gaga’s musical resurgence, Christians should steer clear of its dark subject matter
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Overcoming racism through faith, in apartheid South Africa
White South African, Angela Kemm, 73, grew up in Cape Town during apartheid. When she came to faith in Jesus, God asked her to serve Black people in the townships, which was illegal at that time
‘It’s my daughter’s 7th birthday on International Women’s Day and I want her to be exposed to amazing women who have inspired me throughout history’
‘This year’s theme for International Women’s Day particularly excites me in that it’s inclusive of all ages, as I believe we’re never too young to receive truth. Reinforcement of sound doctrine is essential in an age of cultural promiscuity where the boundaries of identity are disputed,’ says Hannah Wickens.
A league of extraordinary women
Here at Woman Alive, we celebrate every woman in every issue (this includes you!) and as part of our International Women’s Day issue, we’ve chosen eight ‘ordinary’ women to recognise for their inspirational workplace ministries
‘My family gave up buying new clothes two years ago, and we may never go back.’
‘At the end of 2021 we decided the best way to love our global neighbours in the way we dressed was to stop buying new clothes. Being an all or nothing person, I gallantly committed our family to this endeavour for a year!’ says Kezia Neusch, as she shares what happened next.
I know God is a healer, but he hasn't healed me - and that's okay
‘If I spend every waking moment focused on the life I might have after God heals me, there is the very real possibility that I will miss out on everything he has planned for me right here and now in the midst of my circumstances,’ says Danielle Finch.
Relationships
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: How do I set boundaries with a toxic friend?
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, relationships and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, Dr Kathrine McAleese answers a reader who wants to know how to deal with a difficult friend.
Marriage is not the only pathway to reduced loneliness
What are divine appointments, and should we pray for them when looking for love?
Did you know sex can be illegal within marriage?
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: My husband is having an affair
Shedding a light on unhealthy relationships, lies, manipulation, rape and grooming
Is the sexual revolution truly benefitting women?
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Are Christian women biblically illiterate?
Ann-Louise Graham considers how well we know the Bible and ponders whether the Church and its women’s ministries are to blame
Book Club
March Book Club - Unmaking Mary: Shattering the myth of perfect motherhood by Chine McDonald
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February Book Club: Metamorph - Transforming your life and leadership By Kate Coleman
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January Book Club: The autobiography of Britain’s first black woman bishop
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‘I have been praying the rosary in Rome for the Pope’s recovery and I will continue to pray for him as I play Mary Magdalene at The Passion of Jesus in Trafalgar square this Easter’
‘During my father’s health journey, I had been dedicating my rosary prayer to his healing. On a recent trip to Rome, my intention turned to praying for the Pope’s recovery, asking for Mother Mary’s intercession,’ says Stephanie Pena.
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I am an American Christian married to a Ukrainian and serving in the country, this is what I think of Trump's words to Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine
‘We can all disagree about policies and politics, and the ways our governments might choose or not choose to help Ukraine. But we cannot, we must not, call the lie truth and the truth a lie,’ says Sharyn Borodina.
Church
‘I have been praying the rosary in Rome for the Pope’s recovery and I will continue to pray for him as I play Mary Magdalene at The Passion of Jesus in Trafalgar square this Easter’
‘During my father’s health journey, I had been dedicating my rosary prayer to his healing. On a recent trip to Rome, my intention turned to praying for the Pope’s recovery, asking for Mother Mary’s intercession,’ says Stephanie Pena.
The truth has to come out: ‘I had to confront what Mike was doing’
Elizabeth Zion Herder served in leadership and advisory roles at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City (IHOPKC) for 15 years, from 2002 to 2017. She remained part of the church community until 2022, when she and her family separated from IHOPKC due to significant, biblically irreconcilable issues, including unaddressed error, sin and abuse. Elizabeth spoke with deputy editor Jemimah Wright about exposing the abuse of IHOPKC founder, Mike Bickle
Have you heard of the ‘She-Bible’?
‘For veracity and integrity it’s important to know that there are far more original manuscripts for the Bible than for many approved works by contemporary Greco-Roman authors,’ says Jenny Sanders.
To combat the spirit of division, God gave Philippa Hanna a song for unity
‘A spirit of division seemed to be striking its rod into every corner of society—even within church groups and denominations. As the guys from church and I sat together that day, we prayed for God to give us a song for his people—something that embodied the true heart of the Church,’ says Philippa Hanna.
My encouragement to fast this Lent
‘More than a mere discipline, fasting is an invitation to an embodied spirituality, a practice that acknowledges our faith is not just spiritual or intellectual, but deeply lived in our bodies,’ says Jamie Phear.
Preparing for Easter
I vividly recall the excitement of Shrove Tuesday as a child; the scent of freshly cut lemons contrasting with the warm sweetness of pancakes sizzling in the pan. It was a heartening prelude to the 40 days of Lent that followed. As I’ve grown, I’ve come to appreciate Lent more ...
‘Just as different clothes shops cater to different women, so perhaps different churches cater to different Christians’
While Veronica Zundel reminds us Jesus taught we will be judged by how well we lived the Christian life, rather than our church style, she believes that there is room for all the different types of church in existence today
Wild worship
As worship leader Anna Hamilton prepares to lead at Spring Harvest, she spoke with Alex Noel about the journey she has been on with Jesus over recent months and why she’s so passionate about spontaneous worship
Travelling with Compassion
Former Woman Alive columnist, Cathy Madavan, recently visited Uganda with Compassion, along with her daughter Izzy, to see the four children they sponsor
Stop assigning gender to different styles of worship
Dr Belle Tindall asks why the ‘feminine’ way of knowing Jesus is considered the ‘worse’ way – and asserts that there shouldn’t even be a ‘feminine’ way in the first place!
I prayed for many years for my husband to know Jesus
Signs & Wonders in everyday life - Your stories of God’s intervention
What we can learn about faith from Charlie Sheen and Denise Richard’s daughter, Lola
‘Watching her speak about Jesus and what he has done for her is so refreshing. She is not apologetic, or embarrassed about naming Jesus as her Lord and Saviour. Instead she simply appears grateful for what he has done in her life,’ says Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright.
Have you heard of the ‘She-Bible’?
To combat the spirit of division, God gave Philippa Hanna a song for unity
My encouragement to fast this Lent
Preparing for Easter
‘Just as different clothes shops cater to different women, so perhaps different churches cater to different Christians’
Wild worship
Travelling with Compassion
Stop assigning gender to different styles of worship
I prayed for many years for my husband to know Jesus
What we can learn about faith from Charlie Sheen and Denise Richard’s daughter, Lola
Health and wellbeing
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BUSINESS
How to rewire your brain through gratitude
Look after the skin God gave you (here’s a 20% discount to give you a head start!)
Speciality coffee is not just a fad, being a values-led, social business means 'trying to be like Jesus'
Girl power reimagined
Joining our stories with God’s
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Parenting
Seeking restoration rather than division this Mother’s Day
Parenting - is it time for something new?
How God made me a mother - adopting a baby boy as a single Christian woman
The Bible references old age, but has little on the role of grandparent
As Christians are we raising an anxious generation?
‘It’s my daughter’s 7th birthday on International Women’s Day and I want her to be exposed to amazing women who have inspired me throughout history’
How not to be perfect
Will the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill help or hinder parents in raising their children in line with God’s word?
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