Taking Initiative
While many Christians insist that initiation is an exclusively masculine trait, the Bible tells a different story. “Eve could have avoided committing the first sin
December 10, 2016
Topic: Bible Women
Character Counts
One of the joys I have living in Minnesota is observing the service and sacrifice individuals make for one another, particularly in the fall. Almost
December 10, 2016
“If Jesus were really counter-cultural in his treatment of women, why didn’t he choose any women to be his apostles?”
Let’s rephrase the question: “If Jesus were really counter-cultural, why didn’t he choose any Gentiles to be his apostles?” or “Why didn’t he choose any
December 10, 2016
Led by the Spirit, Paul Risked his Ministry—and for Whom?
Acts 16:6–25: Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word
December 10, 2016
Who Are the Women Prophets in the Bible?
The following is from the “Ask an Expert” segment of the Summer, 2009 issue of Mutuality, asking the question, “Who are the women prophets in
December 10, 2016
Scripture Affirms Women’s Leadership in All Spheres
The presidential elections last year provided a unique opportunity to observe the gains women have made politically in the United States. While the Republicans selected
December 10, 2016
Called by Name
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, I came to the tomb. I came alone in that time before
December 10, 2016
“I Have Seen the Lord” Mary Magdalene in the New Testament and Early Christianity
Introduction Few people mentioned in the New Testament have been more misrepresented than Mary Magdalene. In a 6th century sermon, Pope Gregory the Great confused
December 10, 2016
Gender Equality in Marriage
2016 “Truth Be Told” Conference in South Africa Lecture from 2016 international conference in Johannesburg.
October 20, 2016
Reinterpreting Mary and Martha: Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, we established four points: Jesus affirmed Mary and Martha’s learning. Jesus intended for all “sitters at his feet” to
June 29, 2016
