When “Almost Right” Isn’t Quite Right Recently, I came across a post on social media from a well-known leader in the evangelical women’s ministry world. The post was about the Hebrew word ezer in Genesis—the word often translated “helper” when God says He will make a helper fit for Adam. The message was beautifully written,Continue reading “Almost Right: When Word Studies Go Too Far”
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When Scripture Feels Unfair: Why the Bible Demands Careful Reading
I’m reading through the ESV Chronological Bible this year, and right out of the gate, I was reminded why the early chapters of Genesis can feel so unsettling. These are stories many of us first heard as children. They were often softened, simplified, and wrapped up neatly for us. But when you return to themContinue reading “When Scripture Feels Unfair: Why the Bible Demands Careful Reading”