I love the book of Genesis, because more than anything else, it is the book of 'beginnings' or 'origins.' While it doesn't give us a scientific explanation for how things work, nevertheless what it gives us is their 'source.' The origin of 'beings.' The origin of species. The origin of life! The origin of 'relationships.'… Continue reading Patriarchy is the Disease. Jesus is the Cure!
Tag: Christian leadership
If God Called You…
How often have women heard the phrase "If God called you..." in response to the complaints of discrimination against female church leadership and female ministers??? Those who spout this phrase would have us believe that IF God genuinely calls a woman to ministry and ministerial leadership, she would automatically escape the bitter and antagonistic rejections… Continue reading If God Called You…
Mama!
"Mama!" This was the first time my daughter directly addressed or called me. I still remember both the shock and thrill that ran through my system as I heard that one little word, from her cute baby voice! It was simultaneously a shock and a thrill because it said to me "she recognizes me as… Continue reading Mama!
What’s In A Title?
I've never been a fan of titles or social status for that matter. Those who've known me all my life, also know that the most hidden things about me were my accomplishments - I don't brag. That's not me. It was for this reason that I was critical of my eldest sister's (now deceased) propensity… Continue reading What’s In A Title?
The Theology of Male and Female
Since so many proponents of gender inequality skip the basic components of God's creation (Old and New), I'd like to give them a little biblical history lesson. When God created the world, He created all (sexual) living things in twos (we know this from the story of The Flood (Gen.7:2, 9), when the world started… Continue reading The Theology of Male and Female
Two Heads Are Better Than One…Except In Marriage?
the natural order IS that both man and woman are equally gifted with wisdom and intellect as people equally created God's image (Gen.1:26). .
Standing together for justice and equality at the intersection of race and gender 