A Bridge to Meaning and Ministry
I was born. Whether or not that is of consequence is yet to be determined. I still remember writing those words for a high school
December 10, 2016
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Sheared Sheep
Kimberly’s story left me speechless. She had believed that, as a Christian woman, she was to play a secondary role in ministry and in her
December 10, 2016
My Marriage Bond: From Stratified to Unified
Three tightly intertwining strands create a strong cord. The well-known words in Ecclesiastes —“a cord of three strands is not quickly broken” (Eccles. 4:12b) — are
December 10, 2016
Full of Grace, Seasoned with Salt
My friend confided in me because she was “tired — no, exhausted — of being single.” She had prayed for a spouse, but worried that
December 10, 2016
How Wide the Divide, and Can Biblical Equality Bridge It?
So, how many female pastors have you had at the evangelical churches you’ve attended? The question was asked by a good Mormon friend, himself a
December 10, 2016
Is Women’s Leadership in the Church a “Primary Issue”?
If you’ve been a passionate egalitarian for any length of time, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Yes, the egalitarian position is biblically sound, but it
December 10, 2016
Rational and Emotional Faith
I love the biblical story of Shiphrah and Puah, the Hebrew midwives we encounter in the beginning of the book of Exodus (Exod. 1:15-20). Despite
December 10, 2016
Is it “All Greek” to the Church?
My interest in the philosophical and theological development of women’s service in the church began at a very personal level. I often watched talented, Christian
December 10, 2016
Judith: Heroine of the Israelites
As Protestants we rarely dive into the extra-biblical literature that our Orthodox and Catholic sisters and brothers read as Scripture. However, when we read these
December 10, 2016
Lessons From the Bible
Do you make choices with your head or heart? In the kingdom of God, the fruit of the Spirit encompasses both emotion and reason, as
December 10, 2016