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A Courageous Woman
My research on Argula von Grumbach was recently published in Mutuality magazine. Her story was an encouragement to me, and I am glad to bring her voice to print once again. Web version: Argula von Grumbach: Speaking Truth to Power – CBE International
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You can’t spell Complementarianism without Arianism!
Part 3 of My Gender Role Journey Enrolling in Theology 1 (TH501) for my second seminary course in Spring of 2021 was intimidating. I knew enough about the New Testament to feel like I could hold my own in that class, but when it came to theology, I thought I’d be out of my depth.…
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Why Do Complementarians Ignore Phoebe?
Part 2 of My Gender Role Journey For my first seminary class, I chose “Exploring the New Testament.” The course incorporated the historical context of the New Testament world and the intertestamental period. I learned about the origins of Hanukkah, the creation of the Septuagint, and how the rise and fall of four kingdoms fulfilled…
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Back at the Mic
I took a break from writing about my journey, and it was my pleasure to speak about it as a guest on the Better on the Inside Podcast by Pastor Jon Pyle (www.betterontheinside.com). We had a great conversation about caring for our souls, the fruit of spiritual disciplines, and my hope for the Church even…
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Looking at Proverbs from the Side
I’ve been studying the Bible for over 20 years but never done a study on the whole book of Proverbs. It’s one of those books that we’ve all heard snippets from here and there even if we’ve never been to church. The wisdom it contains is, quite literally, timeless (1 Pet 1:25) and applicable…
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I'm Proud of You
It’s far from the truth to say I’ve got a green thumb. I rarely buy plants myself, but we often receive them as gifts. If gift givers knew their thoughtful gesture was facing an untimely death, I think they might opt for a bottle of wine instead. Each time I accept the plant with a…
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Context is Key
Have you ever gotten a text message like this and responded quickly, only to later realize you totally misunderstood? Being in a hurry can cause some hilarious confusion! However, when we rush our reading of scripture it has far more significant consequences and can be less than humorous. Though there are many reasons we misread…
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Faithful in Small Things
“How we define poverty is important if we truly wish to help reduce it.” Perhaps you have read about Myers’ four-part definition of poverty or “When Helping Hurts.” What those books do in theory this book builds upon in practicality, providing specific context for ministry to the poor in North America. If you are…
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Righteous Women
Genealogies are often overlooked gems in God’s Word. You will not find them cross stitched on pillows or overlayed on scenic backgrounds on Instagram. However, Matthew’s genealogy has become a passage of deep meaning and significance to me. It stands out among genealogies in Ancient Israel for its inclusion of five women, at…
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