What is the difference between a house and a home? On December 26, 2003, I discovered the difference. I had been woken that morning to the sound of cell phones ringing. I was at my sister’s house for Christmas. We had celebrated the night before with all my sisters, brothers-in-laws, and nieces and nephews. My… Read More Temple: The House of God
The parable of the soils reflects on the mystery of why some people grow a mature relationship with God and others stagnate or quit. What makes the seed grow? The heart it lands on.… Read More The Growth Factor
Even though culture and technology has changed drastically since the days of temples and sacred shrines. God has not changed. He wants to live with you.… Read More Tabernacle: A Mobile Temple
Twenty years ago, my husband and I remodeled a hoarder house. It was one of those homes that was piled with decades of personal items, family memories and rubbish. By the time we owned it, it had mostly been cleared away. However, the attic and outbuildings were still jammed full of stuff. It was the… Read More Jesus gives mysteries and puzzles.
In this post, I will detail 3 reasons why Paul’s instructions about pastors (overseers) in 1 Timothy 3 also includes women. I will compare the Greek found in these verses with Jesus’ words in Matthew 16:24. I hope you will conclude with me, that it is good when women want to pastor!… Read More It is good when women want to pastor.
Kay Bonikowsky 