The Role of Women in Proverbs
Most of us recoil at some Jewish sages’ estimation of women, as reported in works such as Sirach (25:19, 24; 42:12-14) and perhaps even Ecclesiastes
February 6, 2015
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Who is Sophia?
The quest to find feminine attributes in the Godhead is ongoing, as many women yearn for an understanding of God that they can relate to
February 6, 2015
The Anchoress, Julian Of Norwich
An anchoress was a woman vowed to chastity and stability of abode. She was enclosed in an anchorhold for life. There was no release from
February 6, 2015
Women and Revival Work: Acts 2:17-21—Revival’s Magna Charta
A friend of mine attends a church that longs for renewal. The pastors acknowledge a sense of spiritual ineffectiveness among their members, and they have
February 6, 2015
“A Wild Goose Chase” or Ella Sheppard & the Jubilee Singers
“The slave songs represented things to be forgotten… We finally grew willing to sing them privately. We practiced softly… But the demand of the public
February 6, 2015
From My Point of View: Women, Society and Self-Esteem
This article is based on a speech the author gave at a Covenant Women’s meeting at Rochester Covenant Church. Self-esteem is often very simply defined
February 6, 2015
The Bible and Rape
When Desiree Washington charged that Mike Tyson had raped her, some Christians retorted that it was her fault for getting herself into the situation. To
February 6, 2015
When Praying Isn’t Enough: Religion, Prejudice, and Abuse
I am a social psychologist with particular interests in cross-cultural psychology and in the psychology of gender. I am also a Calvinist Christian who affirms
February 6, 2015
Mary’s Story: Gift and Choice
Several years ago I got an idea for a biblical novel; placing myself in the world of Mary the mother of Jesus’, I would write
February 6, 2015
Our Foremothers: Kapiolani
Have you ever met someone who quietly yet vividly made an impact on you? Let me introduce you to Kapiolani of Hawaii (??-1841). High chief,
February 6, 2015