The Samaritan Woman’s Story: Reconsidering John 4 After #ChurchToo
Most Christians have heard a familiar description of the Samaritan woman in John 4: she was a sinner, an adulteress, even a prostitute. Throughout church history,
February 15, 2022
Topic: Biblical Passages / Studies
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Rape, Dismemberment, and Chaos in Judges 19–21
Download a PDF of the Winter 2026 reprint of this article. This article was reprinted in the Winter 2026 issue of Priscilla Papers 40/1. The
February 3, 2022
It’s Time to Empower the Mighty Gideon-Women of Ministry
Editor’s note: This is a CBE 2021 Writing Contest Top 15 Winner! My oldest daughter is turning eighteen this month. These past few years, as
November 17, 2021
Created in God’s Image: Theological and Social Impact
26 Then God said, “Let us make a human being in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds
October 25, 2021
The Psalm of Vengeance, the God Who Listens, and How I Learned to Forgive My Mother’s Abuser
A sermon preached at Acadia Divinity College Chapel The passage we are going to reflect on today is not your typical Bible passage. It is
October 25, 2021
Whose Wife Will She Be? A Feminist Interpretation of Luke 20:27–38
The story of the woman who had seven husbands has traditionally been interpreted by focusing on the thoughts, words, and intentions of the male characters
October 25, 2021
God’s Word to Middle Eastern Women
The wealth of literature lies not only in its beauty, but also in its subtle and unique ability to provide insight into both culture and
October 20, 2021
Mutuality Matters: Redeeming Paul—Part 2 with Dr. Cynthia Westfall
After a so many episodes of Blake referencing her work, Dr. Cynthia Westfall is finally a guest on the show! Join hosts Blake and Erin
October 4, 2021
Mutuality Matters: Redeeming Paul—Part 1 with Dr. Cynthia Westfall
After a so many episodes of Blake referencing her work, Dr. Cynthia Westfall is finally a guest on the show! Join hosts Blake and Erin
October 4, 2021
Context and Words Matter: Reexamining 1 Corinthians 14
Editor’s note: This is a CBE 2020 Writing Contest honorable mention. Enjoy! For forty-five years I believed women should not be pastors. After changing my
September 29, 2021