Bible Translation Debates: The Challenge of Changing Language
Have you ever noticed how every day language is used to manipulate and shape rather than describe reality? Here is one example. I used to swim several mornings a week, and as I walked from the locker room to the swimming pool, I encountered a large candy machine along the way. It wasn’t enough to have to walk around this …
“Women Should Remain Silent”?
Many of us were raised in churches that taught that women should be silent in the church because of the …
One Flesh, One Purpose, One Rank
Summer is the season of weddings! Many of us will have the pleasure of celebrating with family and friends as …
Boys are Warriors and Girls are Princesses?
Have you ever visited your local Christian bookstore as an exercise in gender studies? Notice as you walk down the …
Ideas Have Consequences
Plato said ideas rule the world. All action begins with an idea. Paul said, “Take every thought captive to Christ …
Is Women’s Leadership in the Church a Primary Issue?
If you are concerned about the question of gender and Christian faith you have probably heard someone say, “Yes, the …
Celebrating Easter Reconciliation: Alive & One in Christ
As we celebrate Easter and Christ’s empty tomb, we recognize that Calvary changes everything! Through Christ’s victory over death we …
