Language and Limitations
In my writing I have generally used traditional “male” language for God: he, his, him. Although I do not regard God as a “Super Male
February 5, 2015
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Is “Inclusive Language” Theologically Sound, Or Just This Year’s Fashion?
This article first appeared in America, February 2, 1991, and is reprinted by permission. The Church is on the defensive these days, attacked by feminists for her
February 5, 2015
The Legacy of Katherine Bushnell: A Hermeneutic for Women of Faith
Gentle reader, supposing you get out your Bible, and we will have a lesson together, this morning. Turn, please, to I Corinthians 14:31-40. Now the
February 5, 2015
Praying Hands
At my bedroom door an unarmed guard stands statue-straight—a nightlight once Christmas-wrapped in Mother’s love. After dusk I flip the swtich and a bulb hidden
February 5, 2015
From My Point of View: In Hope of Joy
A few weeks ago at 5 p.m. I pushed my chair away from my desk. I had only three hundred words of prose to show
February 5, 2015
A Christian Woman in Academe
This article is based on a presentation at the Crossroads Conference, August 18,1994, hosted by Evangelicals for Social Action. Perhaps some of you have heard
February 5, 2015
“I’ve Got You Covered”: The Cultural Background for Veiling Women
The current teaching about a husband being his wife’s “covering” is so popular that some people are surprised to find that is actually is based
February 5, 2015
Betsey Stockton: Pioneer American Missionary
This article first appeared in the April 1995 issue of the International Bulletin of Missionary Research and is reprinted by permission of the author. Born to a
February 4, 2015
Family Ties: A Contrast Between The First Christian Families And The Roman Family Environment
The 1990’s have seen the deterioration of the traditional American family, and the rise of the blended or patchwork family. The normal father, mother, and
February 4, 2015
The Butterfly Quilt
This article is reprinted, by permission, from the June 1996 issue of WMSC Voice. Ruth Hess felt a call from God. She had attended her
February 4, 2015