“Far be it from me to not believe, even when my eyes can’t see, that this mountain that’s in front of me will be thrown into the midst of the sea.” As we sang those words, my mind drifted to the words of Jesus, and the realization of what He …
Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to you own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. Your beauty should not come from outward …
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It’s no secret that the Bible was written in a strongly patriarchal culture. The treatment of women within its pages is cringeworthy and at times, downright nauseating. At least 6 times in the first 3 books, we read of men offering their wives, concubines, or daughters for the sexual pleasure …
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The role of women in the church, particularly in leadership roles, has been debated for centuries. Seeking to establish church practice on tradition, many have looked to both the Bible and our Church Fathers for standards. Unfortunately, both the paucity and diversity of such information can cause no small amount …
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