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What to Say When Someone Says Women Are Not Permitted to Teach
By: Chesna Hinkley | February 26, 2026
It would appear those opposed to women’s equality in the church have the upper hand in interpreting “problem passages” like 1 Timothy, but egalitarians are actually better equipped to explain them.
Mutuality as Shared Feelings: A Devotional on 1 Corinthians 13:1–7
By: Paul Abdul | February 11, 2026
This devotional reflects on 1 Corinthians 13 to explore how Christlike love forms the foundation of true mutuality. Through Paul’s description of love as patient, kind, humble, and self-sacrificial, readers are invited to examine their attitudes and practices in relationships and to take concrete steps toward shared life, trust, and faithful partnership in community.
Mutual Submission in Disney's "Tangled"
By: Amelia Smith | January 21, 2026
This article looks at mutual submission in Disney’s Tangled, using Rapunzel and Eugene’s relationship to explore trust, partnership, and shared strength. Through Genesis and Ephesians 5, it invites Christians to rethink marriage as a mutual, Christ-centered journey.
Let Them Learn: Why Theological Formation Still Matters, Especially for Women
By: Cynthia Degrie | January 14, 2026
As churches increasingly downplay theological education, believers are left spiritually undernourished—and women bear the greatest cost. This article explores how denying women access to deep theological formation weakens their spiritual agency, leaves them vulnerable to misuse of Scripture, and distorts discipleship. By recovering Jesus’s model of training and commissioning both women and men, [...]
Daughters of Promise: A Father’s Bold Legacy
By: Jamie B. Hulker | January 7, 2026
Daughters of Promise: A Father’s Bold Legacy highlights the often-overlooked story of Zelophehad and his five daughters, whose courageous appeal to Moses reshaped Israel’s inheritance laws and affirmed that God’s covenant promises belong to women as well as men, revealing the formative influence of a father who likely equipped his daughters to [...]
Book Review: Empowered Voices: Scandinavian Women in Early Pentecostalism
By: Alexis Withers | December 18, 2025
In the book Empowered Voices: Scandinavian Women in Early Pentecostalism, author Jan-Åke Alvarsson has concluded that male dominance within executive church positions has directly influenced this phenomenon.
Deep Roots, Fierce Resolve: The Sacred Strength of Women
By: Stacie Forest | December 11, 2025
Just like mangrove trees, women hold a sacred strength that is seen throughout history and Scripture.
#Metoo and Memorials: Making Sense of the Bible’s Traumatic Narratives
By: Monica Napoli Warren | December 4, 2025
Some people view the Bible as an instrument of oppression, particularly for women. But should we see it as that?
Barak
By: Ronald W. Pierce | November 13, 2025
We are not told exactly what Barak did to demonstrate his extraordinary faith. But, thankfully, the account of his work under Deborah, the respected prophet and judge, in Judges 4–5 provides helpful clues to answer this question from the Scripture.
Editor's Reflection: Autumn 2025
By: Jeff Miller | November 7, 2025
Genesis 3:16 is the main theme of this issue of Priscilla Papers. Five authors lend their expertise to understanding this verse of Scripture and its ramifications.