8 Books to Pick Up During (and After) Black History Month
Black History Month is a life-giving banquet of black history, culture, literature, art, film, music, and theology. For black people in the US, it’s a
February 22, 2018
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From Secret Egalitarian to Fierce Advocate
I grew up in Finland—one of the most egalitarian societies in the world. Though no culture is perfect, Finland continuously tops UN and World Bank
February 20, 2018
How to Deal with Sexism in Your Church
Not long ago, I served on an advisory board for a Christian organization. After a morning of listening to departmental reviews from operational staff, I
February 13, 2018
How Egalitarian Theology Sets Men Free Too
Few Christians can say that their church has handled abuse, sexual exploitation, and domestic violence against women properly. Likely even fewer can say that their
February 8, 2018
Why John Piper’s Words Should Grieve Men, Too
Last week, theologian John Piper made headlines for saying that women shouldn’t be seminary professors, because seminaries train men to become pastors, and since women
February 6, 2018
Book Review: The Rise and Fall of the Complementarian Doctrine of the Trinity
The terms “page turner” and “doctrine of the Trinity” would not often be found in the same sentence, but they are appropriate in the case
February 2, 2018
1 Corinthians 14:33b-38 as a Pauline Quotation-Refutation Device
From the third century to the present, 1 Cor 14:34–35 has been a standard proof text for those who wish to preclude women from various
February 2, 2018
A Review of Commentaries on The Song of Songs
The Song of Songs stands alone among the books of the Jewish and Christian canons as an unabashed exploration of sensual human love. Yet this
February 2, 2018
Mutuality, Mystery, and Marriage: Love in the Song of Songs
When I was a teenager, I wrote dozens of love songs. Sappy, insipid love songs. Actually, I shouldn’t even call them love songs, since most
February 2, 2018
My Resounding “Yes” to God and Embracing My Sexuality: Singleness and the Song of Songs
“A sermon on Song of Solomon! But single people aren’t supposed to read that book!” This was my friend’s surprised and sarcastic reply as I
February 2, 2018