“She is More Than”
The first-century Middle-Eastern world that Jesus experienced in the flesh was a patriarchal culture several millennia old. Although Jewish patriarchy had been shaped by the
December 10, 2016
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Reflect with Us: Little Words. Big Sins.
Slavery. Domestic violence. Sexual harassment. Child-trafficking. Little words. Big sins. And especially cruel when they apply to you or your loved ones—a job denied, a
December 10, 2016
Ideas Have Consequences
Because attitudes and actions begin as an idea, Paul reminds us to “take every thought captive to Christ” (2 Cor. 10:5). What have been the
December 10, 2016
Refusing Pretend Peace
In the counseling room, I often hear women say, “I never saw it coming….” Or, “I saw the signs but didn’t act on them.” When
December 10, 2016
“To Set Captives Free”
As I reflect on my call to ministry, my heart and mind take me back to the book of Exodus, when God calls Moses to
December 10, 2016
Good News for the Poor in Spirit
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in the Winter 2011 issue of Mutuality (Original publication date: 12/05/11). In Jesus’s mountainside talk in Matthew 5,
December 10, 2016
Your Kingdom Come
“Why do you care so much about the women’s issue in the church?” The question came from a friend, as I was trying to express
December 10, 2016
The Whisper of Power
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly
December 10, 2016
Can Sex be Egalitarian?
Most people do not think of the Bible as a love manual, but, unsurprisingly, the Scriptures support the idea of egalitarian sex—both wife and husband
December 10, 2016
Breaking Free from Favoritism
James 2:1–13: My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing
December 10, 2016