Over Forty Years Together
We’ve had doubts, debates, disasters, and delights. Sometimes, we haven’t liked each other. Sometimes, we haven’t liked ourselves. We’ve been unloving, unwise, unsure, but always
September 7, 2017
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Living a Shared Spirituality: What Jesus’s Parents Can Teach Us about Marriage
Christians are used to hearing about Joseph and Mary, usually around Christmas. Then, they’re the supporting cast, and Jesus is the focus. They certainly don’t
September 7, 2017
Finding a Biblical Model for Hispanic Marriages
As a Hispanic child, I saw my grandmother sew many things. She was a prolific seamstress with an eye for detail. I once asked her,
September 7, 2017
Why Marriage Must Be Egalitarian to Be Truly Christ-like
Earlier this year, Australian ABC News journalist Julia Baird made waves when she published a story on domestic violence in Australian Christianity. Her story, “‘Submit
September 7, 2017
A Prayer of Action for Egalitarian Women
Today, we rebuke fear—fear of the judgment of other Christians; fear of how they will respond to our God-given callings; fear of landing outside the
September 6, 2017
Are Egalitarians Giving In To Contemporary Culture?
Complementarian/egalitarian discussions and debates can be complex. Some involve arguments from the finer points of Greek and Hebrew. Others may require an understanding of theological
August 31, 2017
A Litany of Mutuality
This Litany of Mutuality celebrates the equal creation of men and women in the image of God, and with equal giftedness and purpose for carrying
August 29, 2017
Letter To My Friend—A Domestic Abuse Survivor
The Australian church and media have hotly debated domestic and family violence (DFV) in Christian homes since journalists Julia Baird and Hayley Gleeson published this controversial
August 16, 2017
It’s Not About Doctrine!: Why People Leave Churches Over Women Teaching
Below is a very brief glimpse of the inconsistency with which we elevate certain doctrinal issues and specifically, the issue of women as pastors, as
August 15, 2017
CBE Writing Contest: Write for Gender Justice
Enter the CBE Writing Contest! CBE is always looking for fresh stories and revolutionary ideas! And we’re always brainstorming new ways to give our readers a platform.
August 10, 2017
