Mary Magdalene’s Miracle
There is an old story that the tradition of painting Easter eggs red originated with Mary Magdalene. She boldly appeared before Emperor Tiberius and declared,
April 3, 2024
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Twenty Centuries of Women Leaders in the Church
In celebration of Women’s History Month, here are five titles that trace women’s contributions to the church from the time of Jesus down to the
March 13, 2024
Jesus and Women: A Close Look At The Gospels
As a biologist and theologian, I value details. Often, what sets one species apart from another are subtle details that require a trained eye to
September 13, 2023
From Prostitutes to Priests: How We Imagine Women Matters
Imagination has the power to change hearts and minds. While facts may impact our thinking, true stories that demonstrate facts can grip our hearts. We
July 20, 2023
Book Review: On Purpose: Understanding God’s Freedom for Women Through Scripture
God’s design for women and men is a contentious topic. Numerous voices attempt to offer biblical interpretation, leaving an array of options that can be
June 23, 2023
Book Review: Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church
Whereas most books on women in ministry primarily focus on contested Bible verses, Nijay K. Gupta’s Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered
March 14, 2023
Rediscovering the Towering Faith of Mary Magdalene
I often wonder whether we truly believe that God’s Spirit speaks to us through Scripture.1 If the Bible is our guide in life and faith,
December 19, 2022
Resurrection Revelations: How Jesus Honoured Women and Men and Still Does
We Cannot Continue to Pit Women’s Pasts Against Them Women were instrumental in Jesus’s ministry. They welcomed him into their homes, provided for his needs
December 19, 2022
Jesus Called Her “Woman”
It is a joy to read the interactions in the Gospels where Jesus speaks with a woman. One aspect that can dampen this joy for
December 19, 2022
Behold! A Great Cloud of Women Witnesses in the Early Church
As an intern with CBE International, I have had the delightful opportunity of creating a radio series called Women in Scripture and Mission. Women are
March 30, 2022