My Resounding “Yes” to God and Embracing My Sexuality: Singleness and the Song of Songs
“A sermon on Song of Solomon! But single people aren’t supposed to read that book!” This was my friend’s surprised and sarcastic reply as I
February 2, 2018
Topic: Sexuality
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A Biblical Example of a Sexually Healthy Woman for a World Where Unhealthy Sexuality Makes Headlines
Contemporary Western culture is rife with public stories about unhealthy sexuality. The 2016 US presidential election, for example, reverberated with the recording of then-candidate Donald
February 1, 2018
Bikinis, Bodies, And How We Talk About Modesty
This submission is one of our top ten CBE Writing Contest winners. Enjoy! It was a typical summer weekend service at our local church. I
October 17, 2017
Sexual Trafficking, Prostitution, And The Global Sex Industry
This workshop explores the defnition of human traficking, the harms of sexual exploitation, and how the church can respond.
September 5, 2017
Woman in India: Her Choices, Struggles, and Destinations
Woman in India: Her Choices, Struggles, and Destinations
September 5, 2017
Shame and Abuse: Understanding and Healing a Deadly Legacy
Seeking Justice and Loving Mercy: Gender and Equality in the Bible and our Culture
August 17, 2017
Harry Was Wrong: Women and Men as Friends and Colleagues
2017 “Mutual By Design” CBE International Conference The movie When Harry Met Sally has a famous dinner conversation where Harry states, “men and women can’t be friends
August 3, 2017
Yielding Personal Authority in a Mutual-Partnership Marriage (1 Corinthians 7:4)
2017 “Mutual By Design” CBE International Conference Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 7:4 constitute Scripture’s only mention of the common Greek word for “authority” (exousia)
August 3, 2017
Mutuality In the Bedroom: A Better Vision for Marital Sex
The church has long overemphasized male sexuality in marriage. In prioritizing the male sexual experience at the expense of the female sexual experience, the church
July 18, 2017
A Sexual Revolution Worth Fighting For
The Western sexual revolution brought renewed emphasis on consent, body affirmation/confidence, female pleasure, and women’s equal (and enthusiastic!) sexual participation in marriage. We should celebrate
June 22, 2017