Rebekah: The Guardian and Protector of Israel
I’ve grown up in the church all my life and have always heard Rebekah talked about in a negative light. Teachers and leaders have called
March 30, 2014
Topic: Bible Women
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The Unconventional Heroine
Couched between the Jacob and Joseph narratives the story of Judah and Tamar, found in Genesis 38, is presented amidst the sordid fray of poor
March 18, 2014
Anna: Proclaimer of God’s Grace
Where are the good female preachers? Female preachers have been prevalent throughout history and one only needs to look at the right historical resources to
March 12, 2014
Identity in Creation and Christ (Part 4)
We conclude our conversation on “Identity in Creation and Christ,” by considering how the apostle Paul addressed Christian identity, and how that identity relates to
January 22, 2014
Identity in Creation and Christ (Part 3)
For the past two weeks, we have considered the biblical basis for identity and purpose, which, for humans, is inseparable from being created in God’s
January 15, 2014
Identity in Creation and Christ (Part 2)
In considering the early chapters of Genesis last week, we observed how human identity is inseparable from being created in God’s image as male and female.
January 8, 2014
Jael’s Lethal Weapon: Why Women Cannot Be Sidelined in this Critical Hour
Jael’s Lethal Weapon: Why Women Cannot Be Sidelined in this Critical Hour
July 28, 2013
An Unexpected Role Model
I recently heard a sermon delivered by Dr. Peter T. Vogt, a professor of Old Testament at Bethel Seminary in Saint Paul, MN. In it, he
May 29, 2013
Esther: When God Calls For Disobedience
Many know the story of Queen Esther from the Bible. However, often our own culture and struggles can lead us to “discover” lessons that are
March 27, 2013
Esther: A Woman in Full Authority
“Queen Esther daughter of Abihail, along with the Jew Mordecai, gave full written authority, confirming this second letter about Purim” (Esther 9:29, NRSV). Many people
March 27, 2013