Ruby Gillis is dying of consumption. Anne is the only one she will speak to about her fear of dying. “I think, Ruby,” she [Anne] began hesitatingly — for it was difficult for Anne to speak to any one of the deepest thoughts of her heart, or the new ideas that had vaguely begun to… Read More The Deeps Have Been Stirred
I am a history buff. Everything I think about or base an opinion on involves reflection of history. It helps me determine truth. Alone, my experience is shabby. But with the depth and width of history, my experience is fathomless. And there is an unlimited source to study! Especially when you read personal history…biographies. When… Read More My Favs: Missionary Biographies
Culture determines much of our behavior. I have lived in many cultures. Missionaries around the world must wrestle with cultural norms when deciding what exemplifies a godly life. What may seem common sense to us in the United States, is a different issue in another culture. It takes wisdom to decide what is a cultural… Read More Women in the Text: What part does culture play?
For the last few months, I have been reading a number of blogs dedicated to fighting the inequality of women in the home and church. Anti-patriarchy blogs. The writers themselves differ: from atheist to Southern Baptist. Though they disagree on theology and how to interpret the Bible, they agree on this issue: Regardless of the… Read More Women in the Text: Clarification and Confusion
I’ve been wanting to write a series of posts on the text-time the Bible gives women and why this is important, counter-cultural and an important insight into the personality of God. So, now I do it. Jemimah, Keziah and Keren-Happuch These three women are Job’s daughters. They were born after Job’s trial along with seven… Read More Women in the Text: Job’s Daughters
Kay Bonikowsky 