Women of Advent: A Vulnerable Genealogy
Recently, I heard a sermon preached almost entirely on Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew. I was visiting a church I attended in my youth,…
There is Still Time to Be a Defiant Woman
“If you have yet to be called an incorrigible, defiant woman, don't worry, there is still time." Clarissa Pinkola Estes Let them call…
No Longer Submitting to “A Woman’s Place”
Today guest writer Jory Micah shares some of her personal story. "I had a realization. As a woman in ministry I could accept…
Women in The Image Of God: Not Just a Creation Story
I have a granddaughter who loves to be read to. When I start reading she pays close attention, but sometimes when we get…
Jesus Found Me
One of my favorite stories is when Jesus heals a man who had been born blind since birth. After Jesus heals him,…
Women and Church Politics: Living Outside the Bubble
I never thought I would ever write a book about politics! But as my husband (and co-pastor) and I led our congregation through…
Wives and Husbands in 1 Peter: Who is the Weaker Vessel?
Certain passages in 1 Peter are sometimes used to support the idea of hierarchy in Christian marriage, but a closer look reveals that…
Walking in Rachel Held Evans’ Shoes
It was November 2013. The conference had already started, and I was running late. I walked quickly along the sidewalk with my…
Made in the Image of a God Who Doesn’t Look Like Me
My family doesn’t look like a family in a lot of ways. Meaning, we don’t look like one another. At all. We are…
We Need You, Brothers
I used to work for a church that went through the tedious process of changing the church bylaws to allow for the full…
The Quick Start Guide to Equality in Genesis
The creation accounts in Genesis are of utmost importance when discussing gender relations within the Church. “Creation order” is a foundational claim of…
The Case of the Reluctant Feminist
I don’t really like to identify myself as a feminist. I am - to borrow and slightly modify our priest’s description of herself…
Mentoring in the Church: Apollo had Priscilla, Phoebe had Paul
Empowered by higher education and the willingness of thinking people to judge others on their merits rather than their plumbing, more women are…
10 Ways Men Can Fight Sexism
Are you a man who is discontent with just believing women should be treated fairly? Are you ready to do something? Here are…
Laying Down Male Privilege for Joy
Like most kids, our children love their candy. A relatively rare treat in our house, every piece of candy is something to be…