Dancing Toward Equality in the Emerging Church
Maybe it started with the constricting feeling I had as a young wife and mother attempting to fill the role of the “good woman” in
December 10, 2016
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God Longs to Embrace Us
When Rebecca* saw the notice in the church bulletin about a short-term mission trip to Haiti, she was elated. For years she had felt called to
December 10, 2016
Filling a God-Shaped Hole
Growing up, my father’s esteem was the most important in my life. Throughout my childhood I attempted to meet — and exceed — his expectations
December 10, 2016
A Woman’s Worth
“You need to find a husband,” my stylist announced, briskly clipping my curls. Ignoring my silence, Janet (not her real name) bubbled about an eligible male customer of hers who
December 10, 2016
With Gladness and Singleness of Heart
Did you know that the Bible is filled with single people who were loved, called and used by God? Whether prophets or widows, eunuchs or
December 10, 2016
An Egalitarian Guide to Chivalry
Chivalrous; a: marked by honor, generosity, and courtesy b: marked by gracious courtesy and high-minded consideration especially to women. —Merriam Webster Is it okay to
December 10, 2016
Rarely Safe, But Always Good
I will arise and go to Jesus, He will embrace me in his arms; in the arms of the dear Savior; Oh there are a
December 10, 2016
Listening to Global Voices
We headed to England this fall with some trepidation. We were attempting some- thing new in the history of CBE—hosting a symposium in a foreign
December 10, 2016
Bringing Forth the Fruits of God’s Kingdom
I have an interest in passion plays, so when my pastor asked me to serve on the Easter drama team with a small group of
December 10, 2016
Created for Life Together: Partnerships Between Men and Women Are Part of God’s Design
In the introduction to his book The Different Drum, M. Scott Peck recounts a mythic tale about a monastery that had fallen on hard times.
December 10, 2016