Why I Call Myself An Evangelical Feminist: Part 1
For a seminary internship, I became involved in a non-profit organization dedicated to building peace and safety in Christian homes. Assisting Catherine Clark Kroeger, I
February 10, 2016
Topic: Feminism
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An Age of Fearless Women
I live in an age of fearless women. I live among the fire-starters, earth-shakers, and pot-stirrers. I live among women who cannot be bought, shifted,
January 25, 2016
Woman, Thou Art More Than Curves
Until I was thirty-three and conceived my child, my body was slender and straight—no curves (a relative once jokingly called me “figure eleven,” which was
January 13, 2016
The Unbearable Heaviness of Being A Strong Woman
For all the women who are both impossibly strong and deeply human. I’ve been a strong woman for a long time now. Many of you
January 11, 2016
Egalitarianism Is For Men, Too
“So, what do you do?” I never used to have a problem answering this question. “I’m a retail manager,” I would respond, having been one
December 9, 2015
A God Who Loves Men and Tolerates Women
It’s probably not good Christian decorum to admit this. But decorum isn’t really my thing anyway. For a time in my life, I genuinely thought
December 7, 2015
Acting Like A Lady: A Satire
“I don’t know how you do it,” one of my friends said to me recently. “Your house is beautiful, your nails are never chipped, you
August 12, 2015
Book Review: Feminist Theology from the Third World: A Reader
Ursula King’s reader, Feminist Theology from the Third World brings together the diverse perspectives of women engaging in feminist theology, giving recognition and honor to
February 11, 2015
Feminist Theology from the Third World
This major new collection of readings demonstrates the range and vitality of feminist theology and its increasing influence on Christian women and men throughout the
February 11, 2015
Women are Persons
This article first appeared in the Atlantic Baptist, October 1989, and is reprinted by permission. Some years ago I listened to a group of five-year-old
February 9, 2015