Instruction, in ancient writ, often placed the meat in the middle with embellishment on either side for emphasis. Like a sandwich. This literary device is called a chiasm, and it is often overlooked when interpreting Biblical text. … Read More Hot Diggity Dog! What’s the meat in Ephesians 5:21-33?
“Where are the men? God, why haven’t you sent someone to lead in your church?” I wonder if God is replying, “I did. But it was a woman.”
… Read More What’s to be gained by erasing gender roles?
I have said many times that those who believe as Complementarians, often practically live out their marriages as Egalitarians. There are many varieties of marriage in the Complementarian basket. Some follow a strict hierarchy, others practice a more democratic system. Many Comp marriages are a great example of unity and partnership. Even though many Comps believe the… Read More The Thin Gray Line
Thoughts fill my brain even if they aren’t filling this space recently. The house has been consuming. I thought I’d try to kick-start the writing again by sharing what’s been jigging around in my mind. God sees our heart. We can’t see other’s hearts. They can’t see ours. People try to “read” hearts by outward signs… Read More On becoming…
But the fact that sexual abuse was swept under the rug so often makes me wonder if there wasn’t a cultural dynamic at play. Like slavery in the antebellum South, there was a generational group-think that influenced behavior to the detriment of thousands.… Read More Why did good people keep silent about molestation? Maybe they didn’t know any better.
Kay Bonikowsky 