Who is Struggling More (Men or Women) is the Wrong Question
In my last post I mentioned a conversation I had with a speaker at a recent theology of marriage conference. I have since learned that he is a member of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, which may explain why our conversation was like two trains passing each other in the night.[1] Anyway, this … Continue reading Who is Struggling More (Men or Women) is the Wrong Question
In Search of Male Leadership: The Logical Inconsistency of Defining a Man’s Initiative in One Way and a Woman’s in Another
Recently I attended a conference on the theology of marriage hosted by Denver Seminary. Over lunch I had a brief conversation with one of the presenters, a megachurch pastor and chair of the theology department at a school in another state. We were talking about whether the differences between men and women have to do … Continue reading In Search of Male Leadership: The Logical Inconsistency of Defining a Man’s Initiative in One Way and a Woman’s in Another
What I Learned from the "Perfect" Wife: Sarah, Abraham and 1 Peter 3:1-6
I’ve mentioned this here before, but my marriage went through a radical transformation a number of years ago. For a long time my husband and I tried to work out our relationship according to traditional “biblical marriage” teachings, with him “leading” and me “submitting.” We were committed to this path since we thought it was … Continue reading What I Learned from the "Perfect" Wife: Sarah, Abraham and 1 Peter 3:1-6
John MacArthur, Beth Moore, and Jumping to Conclusions: The Assumptions Behind a Hierarchical Interpretation of 1 Timothy 2:12
Last week I listened to a podcast where two women explained how they “stand with the Bible” when it comes to their hierarchical interpretation of 1 Timothy 2:12. As far as these Sheologians[1] are concerned, this verse proves that women should not teach the Bible to men, be in positions of authority over men, or … Continue reading John MacArthur, Beth Moore, and Jumping to Conclusions: The Assumptions Behind a Hierarchical Interpretation of 1 Timothy 2:12
It’s Good to Be a Woman Day Retreats
A few years ago I was asked to join a team of young women who hoped to reach the women of their generation with a conference designed specifically for them. Feeling that the women’s ministry of our church catered to an older generation, these young leaders were hoping to capture the hearts of their peers. … Continue reading It’s Good to Be a Woman Day Retreats
Five Reasons I Don’t See Male Authority in Genesis 1-3
I recently recorded another podcast with Dr. Juli Slattery, cofounder of Authentic Intimacy and author of Rethinking Sexuality. This time the discussion was about husbands and wives who control their spouses. The other guest that day was Dr. Ron Welch, a counseling professor at Denver Seminary and author of The Controlling Husband. Our topic was … Continue reading Five Reasons I Don’t See Male Authority in Genesis 1-3
Adam and Eve Didn’t Reverse Roles
Some of you who read my post A Bad Decision and the Fallacy of the Role Reversal Argument had questions about the whole idea of a role reversal. What I want to do today is explain how Genesis 3 is interpreted to get the idea and how this position misses the point. In case you … Continue reading Adam and Eve Didn’t Reverse Roles
A Bad Decision and the Fallacy of the Role Reversal Argument
Now and then my husband and I make a bad decision. It doesn’t happen often, but it does happen. Sometimes it’s one we arrive at together, sometimes it’s his decision, and sometimes it’s mine. Recently we made a killer of a bad business decision. The painful consequences of our fecklessness prompted Jim and me to … Continue reading A Bad Decision and the Fallacy of the Role Reversal Argument
Domestic Abuse, A Second-Class Wife, and a Bible Horror Story
Sometimes reading the Bible will make you sick. Unflinchingly honest about man’s inhumanity to man, there is more than one narrative that is nearly impossible to stomach. We are left wondering how and why such horrors came to be and, in our disgust, prefer to look the other way. We tell ourselves we don’t need … Continue reading Domestic Abuse, A Second-Class Wife, and a Bible Horror Story
Rethinking Christian Marriage
Most people I know have an intuitive sense that men and women are equally capable and that in the best marriages they work together as a team. Yet many of these same individuals assume that it is God’s plan for the man to be in charge, based on the fact that the Bible commands wives … Continue reading Rethinking Christian Marriage
Heads, Hats and Honor: Man as the “Head” of Woman in 1 Corinthians 11
In 1 Corinthians 11 Paul goes on about church-goers covering and uncovering their heads in worship. At least most people agree that the setting is worship, and the majority understand Paul to be talking about head coverings rather than hair length, although that is a possibility given the wording. Yet very few of us thoroughly … Continue reading Heads, Hats and Honor: Man as the “Head” of Woman in 1 Corinthians 11
Ignorance is Not Bliss – Another Sermon
My latest sermon from Littleton Vineyard, on why engaging deeply with God’s word (including the Old Testament) still matters today. Jesus confronted the Sadducees, those powerful religious leaders who thought they had a corner on biblical interpretation, on their extreme ignorance of God’s word. Let’s not repeat their mistake. When we lack understanding of the … Continue reading Ignorance is Not Bliss – Another Sermon
Jesus as Head of the Church
Lately I’ve been writing about the husband-wife relationship, setting the background for what it means for a man to be the “head” of his wife. An important factor to consider before discussing the specifics of a husband as head of his wife is what Paul meant when he said Jesus was the head of the … Continue reading Jesus as Head of the Church
Is a Husband Supposed to be in Charge of His Wife?
Last weekend I camped out with two of my granddaughters. To pass the time before lights out, we lounged on our sleeping bags and played some games. Everything was going fine until we ran into some difficulties with the second one. The idea was to work together to make up a story, each person adding … Continue reading Is a Husband Supposed to be in Charge of His Wife?
A Husband is Not His Wife’s Shepherd
The Bible compares the relationship of a husband and wife to that of Christ and the church, implying that a human marriage is somehow a head-body connection like that of Jesus and his bride. We read that a man is the “head” of his wife like Christ is the “head” of the church, and we … Continue reading A Husband is Not His Wife’s Shepherd
Tradition, Teaching and Women in the Church: Podcast with Dr. Juli Slattery
I recently spent an hour chatting with psychologist Dr. Juli Slattery and author Michele Cushatt about how each of us is personally navigating the things we face as women who have a leadership and teaching role in the church. In our Java with Juli podcast Tradition, Teaching and Women in the Church, we also look … Continue reading Tradition, Teaching and Women in the Church: Podcast with Dr. Juli Slattery
A Mother and Her God – Mother’s Day Sermon
Mother’s Day is a happy day for some but a challenging day for others. There are so many things that assault our nurturing hearts as women and mothers. Maybe we wanted to have children but never did, never wanted children and no one seems to understand our choice, or we had children but things didn’t … Continue reading A Mother and Her God – Mother’s Day Sermon
Are Husbands Supposed to Get Their Wives Ready for Jesus?
A recent article on a very prominent Christian website argued that husbands have a unique responsibility to get their wives ready to meet Jesus. The author explained that he had recently been confronted with the fact that he didn’t challenge his wife enough. He went on to say, through Ephesians 5:25-26, that husbands are called … Continue reading Are Husbands Supposed to Get Their Wives Ready for Jesus?
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