Barren, Widowed Ruth as the Proverbs 31 Woman Incarnate
This is an updated version of a post that first appeared at Unlocking the Bible. Years ago, I sat alone in a small, cold, quiet room in the back of the doctor’s office. The doctor […]
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Pornography and Gospel Community
A version of this post was originally posted at Practical Theology for Women. In light of the Ashley Madison leak, here is some practical help for ministry leaders walking with those struggling with pornography. One […]
What are Women's Bodies For? Part 3
Part 1 can be read here, and Part 2 can be read here. Whoever first said, “the eyes are the windows to the soul” was more right than he or she knew, at least physiologically […]
What are Women’s Bodies For? Part 3
Part 1 can be read here, and Part 2 can be read here. Whoever first said, “the eyes are the windows to the soul” was more right than he or she knew, at least physiologically […]
Fight Like a Girl
In December, we published Hannah Anderson’s post, Teach Like a Girl, which explored our femininity as a gift, not a detriment to the Body of Christ. Oddly enough, Hannah had this insight before the Super […]
Reflecting God's Image Together in Our Churches
By Aylin Merck Recently my husband, who is much taller than I, drove the van that I usually drive. He adjusted the rearview mirror to his height. My almost 3 year old daughter, Maia, who […]
Reflecting God’s Image Together in Our Churches
By Aylin Merck Recently my husband, who is much taller than I, drove the van that I usually drive. He adjusted the rearview mirror to his height. My almost 3 year old daughter, Maia, who […]
What Are Women's Bodies For (Part 2)
( Part 1 . . .) When people talk about the events described in Genesis 3, two particular plot points inevitably come up for question. The biggest one is obviously the conversation with a talking […]
What Are Women’s Bodies For (Part 2)
( Part 1 . . .) When people talk about the events described in Genesis 3, two particular plot points inevitably come up for question. The biggest one is obviously the conversation with a talking […]
What are Women's Bodies For?
With the opening of the infamous 50 Shades of Grey movie now imminent, Christian voices speaking out about the sin the movie celebrates and the toxic messages of abuse it promotes are growing in number […]