It is so easy to speak harshly of those who believe differently than you. I have entered what Brian McLaren calls the third stage of faith: perplexity. Everyone has an opinion. Who knows what is right? And I’m slowly shifting to the fourth: Harmony/Humility. Love God. Love Others. My thoughts As I begin a new Bible study group this fall studying… Read More Be careful what you say
One of the first comments I received after embarking on my “Coming Out” as a …hmm… not-a-complementarian, was challenging me on my statement that women are still in bondage to men. Are women really in BONDAGE to men? If we take a step outside the western world, absolutely. Of course, we can argue conservative Christian… Read More BRAC
The wizard Simon of Samaria wanted to be powerful and famous. His nickname was “The Great Power of God!” and he had a many fans. When he heard the gospel of Jesus, as preached by Phillip and proved by miraculous signs, he believed. Still a fan of “magic,” Simon coveted the power of Peter and… Read More Irenaeus
As I study, read, meditate and write on women in the text, I’ve found I struggle with two issues. As I compose a post, I am humbled by my overwhelming lack of knowledge. This causes.. …me to fear I’m missing something. It cautions me. I wonder if I should wait until I know more, or… Read More My struggles with writing on women in the text
I read the following sentiment on a Christian mom’s blog recently. Parents (especially mothers) are under spiritual attack because it is their responsibility to raise godly children. One way to protect ourselves from spiritual attack is to monitor or safeguard our children from evil influences. She listed the following influence on children: media, mom’s behavior,… Read More More Guilt Anyone?
Kay Bonikowsky 