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When My Friend Became A Deacon
By: Traci Rhoades | January 20, 2016
It all began because I wanted to stir things up a little bit. The idea wouldn't have even occurred to me twenty or even ten years earlier. I had probably just finished Beautiful Outlaw by John Eldredge. Or maybe Jesus Feminist by Sarah Bessey.
Chivalry, Agency, and Selfless Service
By: Rachel Asproth | January 19, 2016
If men root their behavior toward others in a gendered, earthly code like chivalry, I believe that they miss the radical scope of Jesus’ call to selfless service and love.
Why Christian Identity Is Never Defined By Gender
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | January 13, 2016
Throughout the ancient world, gender was identity, and gendered spheres were guarded by the long arm of patriarchy. Yet, notice how Scripture boldly defies patriarchy by celebrating women whose achievements paralleled and often eclipsed men's in business (Proverbs 31), in political strategies (Abigail: 1 Samuel 25, Esther 4:4-17), in military tactics (Jael: Judges 4:17-22, Deborah: Judges 5:7), [...]
Woman, Thou Art More Than Curves
By: Tega Swann | January 13, 2016
We must affirm women of all sizes and shapes as we do for men, because we recognize that there’s a person, a soul, in each body. A wonderful, beautiful person who is deeply loved and valued by God.
The Unbearable Heaviness of Being A Strong Woman
By: Rachel Asproth | January 11, 2016
We think that to be strong women, we must pour out endlessly, we must spend of ourselves, sometimes until nothing is left. But many of us continue to do so, long past when our reserves have run dry, because we think we have something to prove. Because we don’t see that our strength is [...]
What Did Paul Mean By 'Silence' and 'Submission' in 1 Timothy 2:11?
By: Cheri Dale | January 6, 2016
What do we need to know about the Ephesians to better understand Paul's meaning in 1 Timothy 2:11? First, we need to know that the letter was written to address the influence of false teachers and second, we must understand the cultural background of the Ephesians.
Daughters, Rise Up
January 5, 2016
This one is for the daughters whose parents taught them, above all else, to submit to their husbands. For the wives whose husbands call them equals, but who are excluded from the decision-making table. For the women who work hard and raise up godly men, only to be placed beneath them in the body of [...]
Growing Conversations on Gender, Power, and Faith in 2015
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | December 30, 2015
CBE's passion to see girls and women liberated led us to amazing global work in 2015! I invite you to walk with me through these memories, celebrating God's faithfulness to CBE's community, mission, and partnerships.
5 New Year Resolutions for Egalitarians
By: Rachel Asproth | December 29, 2015
The new year is drawing steadily closer and in preparation, I am making new promises to myself, to my God, and to the world. This is what I commit to live our this year and I ask you, my brothers and sisters, to hold me accountable. I also invite you, if you feel called, to [...]
Top 10 Posts of 2015
By: Rachel Asproth | December 28, 2015
This year on the CBE Scroll, our writers and readers did just that: brought light into forgotten places, blew dust off aged parchment, and awakened new fervor in the Christian community for justice and change. As the CBE Scroll editor, it has been my immense privilege to walk alongside profound minds [...]