Do Not Look Back
Lot’s wife. Let’s be honest: the story seems pretty bizarre to us. And sad. Two angels tell Lot and his family that their city is
December 10, 2016
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CBE at the North American Christian Convention’s 2012 Conference: “But Doesn’t the Bible Say…”
On July 10-13, I enjoyed conversations with those who stopped by the CBE booth at the 2012 NACC conference (Orlando, Florida). Over the years, I
December 10, 2016
The Next Step: Practical Ideas for Egalitarian Churches
Is your church firmly committed to biblical equality? Hurray! If your congregation is looking to take the next step in affirming and valuing the gifts of both
December 10, 2016
When Marriage Isn’t Mutual
Norma and Charlie It was love at first sight. Norma and Charlie’s eyes, in all actuality, met “across a crowded room” at their conservative denomination’s
December 10, 2016
The Worldwide Suffering of Women
It reads like a tragic novel: Nearly two-thirds of the world’s 876 million illiterate adults are women. Approximately 6,000 girls are subjected to female genital
December 10, 2016
A Most Twisted Love
In pondering humans’ relationship with God, the ancient monk St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153) describes four “degrees” of love (which can apply to all other
December 10, 2016
Beyond Aprons and Pickup Trucks: Sexism in the Evangelical Church
I love aprons. I was shopping in my favorite store, Anthropologie, when I came across the apron. Exactly what I wanted. Little rose print, falls
December 10, 2016
Rules to Date By
Every time I visit a Christian bookstore, the section on teenage dating has grown. Many of these books advocate for alternate dating methods like courtship,
December 10, 2016
Epitaph (To a Woman of Noble Character)
I saw The head Of she whom I have clothed With dignity And strength Dishonored. I saw The praise Of she who endows Her husband
December 10, 2016
Girls, Guys, and God
I don’t understand what you’re saying. God created women as helpers. Our most important purpose is to affirm the guys in our lives — to
December 10, 2016