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Women's History Month: The 19th Century
By: Lexi Friesen | March 23, 2015
This week we're highlighting women from the 19th century, including the likes of Harriet Beecher Stowe, Phoebe Palmer, Betsey Stockton, Nellie and Topsy Saunders, and High Chiefess Kapi’olani.
Women's History Month: Amani Mustafa
By: Lexi Friesen | March 18, 2015
Amani Mustafa, a former Muslim, has spent much of her life on the run, facing abuse and neglect, all the while remaining faithful to God. As a teenager, her mom secretly became a Christian while living in a Muslim community in Egypt. Appalled by her mother’s decision, Amani looked for ways to contradict her [...]
Women's History Month: Immaculée
By: Callan Martin | March 18, 2015
Immaculée emerged from the weight of oppression victorious in her faith and convicted to testify to her ordeal. Today, she is an author and motivational speaker who shares her amazing story with people around the world.
Women's History Month: The Renaissance
By: Lexi Friesen | March 16, 2015
Today we look at three women from the Renaissance period: a Spanish nun, an early resident of the American colonies, and the Mother of Quakerism.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: An Assault on Female "Dumbness"
By: Paul Hjellming | March 13, 2015
Ok I’ll just admit it. I didn’t plan on binge-watching an entire season of the new comedy Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt in a single evening but last Friday, having no other activities planned, I sat down to just watch one or two episodes. And anyone who’s watched any TV on Netflix knows how [...]
Women's History Month: Anne and Elizabeth Hart
By: Lexi Friesen | March 11, 2015
Anne and Elizabeth Hart, sisters only separated in age by a single year, were Methodist leaders on the Carribean island of Antigua. Born into a slaveholding free black family, they were two of the first female writers and educators of black Antiguans – slave or free. They worked through their church and founded schools in order [...]
Women's History Month: Macrina, Desert Mother
By: Callan Martin | March 11, 2015
Macrina the Younger was a member of a celibate community of fourth century Christians who devoted much of her life to the theological education of other Christians. She was named a saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church after her death, celebrated as a compelling testimony of Christian humility and discipline.
International Women's Day: Celebrating Those Who Misbehave
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | March 9, 2015
Too often communities lack a “gender-lens” in dealing with power-imbalances that women and girls are best acquainted with and therefore are best able to address. When developing solutions to gender-based violence, their voice and experience is essential but frequently ignored.
Women's History Month: The High and Late Middle Ages
By: Lexi Friesen | March 9, 2015
This post is one in a series on notable women from church history we're doing to celebrate Women's History Month. This week we're highlighting two women from the high and late middle ages: Clare of Assisi and Isotta Nogarola.
The Scroll Links Up (March 6, 2015)
By: Naomi Krueger | March 5, 2015
I'm happy to share these excellent blog posts that celebrate biblical equality for men and women. You'll see posts about empowering women, the biblical hero Esther, women in the early church, and the argument for women preachers