The Conversation You’ve Probably Already Had You’re talking about women in pastoral ministry—maybe you just shared an article, or maybe the topic came up at Bible study—and someone leans in and says it: “But what about Deborah?” She was a judge in Israel. She led men. Case closed, right? If you’ve spent any time studyingContinue reading “But What About Deborah?”
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Zephaniah 3:17: Is God Really Singing Over You?
Zephaniah 3:17: Is God Really Singing Over You? Let’s pretend we’re sitting across from each other with coffee. You’ve just told me how much you love Zephaniah 3:17. You’ve seen it on Instagram. Maybe on a print in someone’s home. Maybe it’s even been spoken over you in prayer. And honestly? It is a beautifulContinue reading “Zephaniah 3:17: Is God Really Singing Over You?”
Almost Right: When Word Studies Go Too Far
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”
It’s Official!
Well… here we are. After a little over a year of writing, editing, re-writing, praying, second-guessing, deleting whole sections, and starting again… Rooted Womanhood is officially published and available on Amazon! That sentence still feels a little surreal to type. This book didn’t come from a desire to “add my voice to the noise.” ItContinue reading “It’s Official!”
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”