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
Today is the 91st anniversary of the 19th ammendment to the Constitution. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Today, August 26, is celebrated as Women’s Equality Day. Of course, you knew I’d have… Read More What is inequality?
A strong husband, who can find? His wife trusts him and lacks nothing. He selects quality materials and is eager to work. He brings home exotic food, as merchant ships do. He provides food for the family and manages the household. He looks at land, buys it, and invests money wisely. He is a hard… Read More A Man of Virtue
************************ This is a soapbox post. **************************** Why must we claim Christian virtues and ascribe it to either manliness or femininity? Why do we divide the character traits by gender? For instance… Why do women get the corner on nurture, empathy and beauty? Why is manliness measured by protection, provision and courage? Is apologizing a… Read More What bugs me about the manliness movement
I’ve been asked what I’ve been reading to change my mind about the place of women in the church and home? The Bible. Obviously. And quite a few blogs. Recently, I discovered this book, published last year. How I Changed My Mind about Women in Leadership compiled by Alan Johnson. It is filled with personal… Read More How I Changed My Mind about Women in Leadership compiled by Alan Johnson
Kay Bonikowsky 