LarkTheoSis – Unity with God

  • 10 Words to Live By

    10 Words to Live By

    When you think about how God shows his love, giving us rules is probably not the first thing that pops in your mind. In this short and easy read, Jen Wilkin masterfully explains why love and rules go together perfectly.  We’ve all heard of the 10 Commandments, but how often do we misread and misunderstand…

  • The Ministry of Women in the New Testament

    The Ministry of Women in the New Testament

    In this comprehensive volume Dorothy A. Lee traces women’s ministry in a systematic way through the New Testament and into the traditions of the early church.  Part 1: Women’s Ministry in the New Testament 1. Mark and Matthew 2. Gospel of Luke 3. Acts 4. Gospel of John 5. Paul’s Letters: Historical and Thematic Issues…

  • I'm Proud of You

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Righteous Women

    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…

  • Talking Back to Purity Culture

    Talking Back to Purity Culture

    My husband and I sat down with a former youth group student who was going through a divorce. He seemed angry at God for allowing his marriage to fail, particularly upset that sex in marriage had been such a disappointment. He shook his head and said, ‘but I saved myself for her, I did everything…

  • 3 Ways to Stay Discouraged

    3 Ways to Stay Discouraged

      Have you been afraid or discouraged lately? What attempts did you make to find comfort and peace? For me, there are three tactics I try, but only a fourth one that works in the long run. 1. Ignore When a problem starts eating away on my mind where do I turn? The Bible? No,…

  • A Pious Queen

    A Pious Queen

      Salome Alexandra (Hebrew: Shalemzion) is an often-overlooked figure in the 2nd Temple period of Jewish history. Debated and conflicting accounts of her reign as queen leave us with an incomplete picture of her character and impact. She is the only woman explicitly named in the Dead Sea Scrolls (4Q322-4Q324) and scholars believe she is…

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Seminar #3 - Homiletic Theory with @matthew.d.kim - Another amazing residency week in Waco at @truettseminary despite the weather challenges that led to my flights being cancelled and delayed for several days. Thankful that we were able to press on through Zoom and each day I got closer to campus until we could be there together in person Wednesday afternoon. This class has given me space to think about how I approach preaching by exploring the theories of others. I presented on Trauma Informed Preaching then preached a sermon using the guidelines from the book Unspeakable by Sarah Travis. The process and the practice continues to help me see I am called to preach, God is refining my skills, and giving me space to grow. I trust he will guide me in all the next steps. So thankful to classmates for their scholarship, friendship, and hospitality. Each class has grown my appreciation for this group and I’m excited about our next class together in March! It’s great to look back and see what books were shaping my thought last year. In the beginning of the year I was finishing up my ThM, then took a summer sabbatical and got to enjoy some “for fun” reading. In the fall, I began my required PhD reading. Thankful to all these authors for the work they’ve done to bring their words into the world for others to benefit from. Reflecting back on another amazing residency week in Waco for the PhD in Preaching at Baylor University’s Truett Seminary. I’m starting to catch the rhythm of these intensive weeks. While I was in Waco I got to attend a Baylor Libraries Author Series event for the book “We Follow Christ.” This book continues to move the needle on women’s participation in God’s calling by sharing the stories of women pursuing ministry in different fields, both secular and sacred. The panel discussion by the editors gave a strong argument for why this book is necessary right now. Women need to see other women following God in different spaces to gain an imagination for all that is possible, and encouragement to keep going when it’s difficult. Had an amazing three days at the 2025 Evangelical Homiletics Society meeting. Lift Every Voice was the theme and I am so thankful to the professors and staff at @truettseminary for their commitment to seeing minoritized voices in preaching unmuted. It was great to finally meet the other PhD students in the program and reconnect with the ones I already know. I felt welcome and wanted and I’m already excited about next year! If you know me, you know I LOVE resources that help us understand women of the Bible. They aren’t just static characters on the page but active participants in God’s mission of bringing salvation to the world. This book takes the women you are familiar with AND some lesser known women of the OT and brings them to life through insights into Hebrew and cultural context. Great for a book club or bible study or personal study! #women #womeninthebible #bookclub #christian #bible #biblestudy #bibleverse What a week. First seminar week in Waco is complete. I am so excited to be in this program and so thankful for the warm welcome I’ve received here. Although I’d never met her before @gerber.alison welcomed me to her home for the week and we are forever friends now! Loved meeting up with internet friends like @rcallahanwaco and now out celebrating with ice cream and Friday night lights at the end of a long week. Looking forward to coming back in November! 1 down, 11 to go! Summer was an excellent opportunity to rest and recharge after five years of nonstop masters degrees. Now, I’m back to school at @baylorgraduate @truettseminary to begin a PhD in Preaching where I will explore spiritual trauma for the next four years. Finished the ThM! I graduated from the MATS at the Charlotte campus last year with my NetEd family and this year worked out better schedule-wise to go to Hamilton. Thankful my husband (my biggest supporter) was able to make the trip with me. It was wonderful to see professors that I’ve had throughout the years that are based at the main campus. I also got to see many of my Greek students who traveled to meet me at the airport, for lunch, or ice cream. One dear fellow student even hosted me over night. Such a wonderful trip filled with good conversations and a lot of hugs. I kept saying “have we really never met in person?” or giving hugs and saying “oh! every one is three dimensional.” The relationships I’ve made with these folks online are very real and it was so wonderful to celebrate with them. It’s surreal that my journey as a student at Gordon-Conwell has come to an end. Endlessly thankful for how God used this seminary and its people to shape my mind and heal my heart.