I love a strong female lead as much as the next gal. But I confess that lately I’ve started to zone out whenever the elf queen, secret agent, or hero assassin begins kicking down doors and taking names. Incredible fight choreographers and highly specialized stunt women make scenes like this possible. Strong role models are valuable for young girls. It’s just that leading armies and defying supervillains isn’t a complete picture of bravery…Read the full article at the Gospel Coalition.
Read MoreHere is a story that needs to be told of a thousand graces and the gift of a husband who speaks French…
Read MoreIn many seasons and for various reasons, I have seen myself in Esther—her pain, her fear, the providence of her position, and hopefully sometimes, her bravery, too. But like so many women in the Bible, she’s susceptible to the Dorothy question, “Are you a good witch or a bad witch?”
Read MoreIn the book of Proverbs, Wisdom is personified as a woman. She speaks a powerful message full of rich imagery and timeless advice that colors our perspective on the book’s theme as a whole. My recent seminar at Cornerstone West LA walked through the text of Proverbs 8 and 9 to explore what Woman Wisdom can teach us about living wisely in our world today.
Read MoreThe problem with being in your 20s is that you have a lot to say (and some of it is quite good) but you haven't yet earned the spiritual street cred for people to listen. Now in my 30s, I probably do have a few nuggets to share, but the imposter syndrome can be debilitating. I expect that by my 40s, I'll have achieved the right seasoning.
Read MoreChances are, if you haven’t personally assessed every item in your home for joy-sparking, someone on your social media feed has. She’s evangelizing about her newfound freedom thanks to Marie Kondo, Japanese organizing consultant, and all-around delightful inspiration for former-hoarders. Few people can simultaneously judge your messy home and somehow make you feel good about your capacity to change.
Read MoreThese are hard days to keep up with the news. I’m feeling a little redundant continuing to say, “No, God does not approve of violence against women…”
Read MoreSeveral weeks ago I shared a link on Facebook from Hidden Brain, a podcast I often listen to during my commute. This episode, titled "When did Marriage Become so Hard?", presented some fascinating research about cultural shifts in our understanding of marriage throughout history as well as analysis of the current trend toward high divorce rates…
Read MoreAs I continue to dig into what Biblical womanhood really means, I am struck by some of the more subtle feminine images that are sprinkled throughout God's Word. While not typically the focus of our early Bible education, there is actually much to be gleaned about the identity of women from the stories of scripture...
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