3 Legendary Ladies Who Are Part of Our Christian Heritage
There are more than a few women in the Bible and in church history who risked their lives for a godly cause. In this post,
March 27, 2018
Topic: Historical Women-Church
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6 Medieval Women Who Shaped Christian Theology
If I asked you to imagine the Middle Ages, what would come to mind? Most of us think of the Middle Ages as a time
March 20, 2018
5 Women of Color Making History in the Church
My denomination, The Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC), and many others have been ordaining women for decades. Yet, even churches in denominations that ordain women resist
March 15, 2018
10 Awesome Women Pastors from History
During Women’s History Month, and especially on International Women’s Day, we have a unique opportunity to correct the marginalization of women’s accomplishments and influence. Those
March 8, 2018
We Need to Read Books on Women in History
Recently, Relevant published an article on the importance of reading books by women (which has since been taken down at the request of readers). In
March 6, 2018
Book Review: Mystics and Misfits
The title Mystics and Misfits awakened the realization that “mystic” is not even in my vocabulary, and even with the seemingly relatable label of “misfit”
February 27, 2018
Tracking Errors in Bible Translation
In his New York Times Best Seller, Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking, Malcolm Gladwell notes the damage that results when experts do not
December 13, 2017
A Tale of Two Translators: The Lives and Legacies of Julia E. Smith and Helen Barrett Montgomery
Who translated the version of the English Bible that you use? Google the answer, and there’s a strong likelihood you’ll find that all or most
December 12, 2017
Book Review: The Wisdom of the Beguines
The Beguines were a Christian ministry originating among the women of the laity outside of those who took monastic vows and entered convents. The “Beguines”
December 12, 2017
Book Review: The Private War of Mrs. Packard: The Dramatic Story of a Nineteenth Century Feminist
Every time discouragement sets in because of the slow progress of egalitarian ideas, we ought to be able to reach over our shoulders and pull
November 15, 2017