Book Review: Rwandan Women Rising
In 1994, 10 percent of Rwanda’s population was slaughtered in a mass genocide over a period of 100 days. In the aftermath, Rwandans struggled to
January 2, 2018
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Book Review: Shalom Sistas: Living Wholeheartedly in a Brokenhearted World
I have a confession. I’ve never used the word, “sista.” I’m also white and from the northeastern USA, so I’ve rarely even heard “sista” uttered.
January 2, 2018
We Are Our Foremothers’ Wildest Dream
Imagine a four-day road trip and a diverse group of thirty-four evangelical leaders from eighteen states. Imagine a collection of prophetic women who have the
December 19, 2017
Tracking Errors in Bible Translation
In his New York Times Best Seller, Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking, Malcolm Gladwell notes the damage that results when experts do not
December 13, 2017
Enough
Here it is: the English echo of your word upon which my soul feeds. Preprocessed food, to be sure, but liberally salted with the Spirit;
December 13, 2017
Translation Troubles: 1 Corinthians 14 as a Test Case
The challenging complexity of the ministry of Bible translation should spark humility, among translators themselves and among those who critique them. I pledge to keep
December 13, 2017
How Bible Translation Shapes Our View of Women in God’s Story
Sometimes I forget to ask the right questions. And when I forget to ask and think, I end up being in places I’d rather not
December 13, 2017
Misinterpreting “Head” Can Perpetuate Abuse
Morning sun peeked through the apartment window, lighting the steam that hovered over my cup of tea. I sipped while the roomful of women stared
December 12, 2017
A Tale of Two Translators: The Lives and Legacies of Julia E. Smith and Helen Barrett Montgomery
Who translated the version of the English Bible that you use? Google the answer, and there’s a strong likelihood you’ll find that all or most
December 12, 2017
Book Review: When Going with the Flow Isn’t Enough
At a time when our society is deeply divided along many cultural lines, it is refreshing to find a book that is written with altruism.
December 12, 2017