Women can, but exactly what they can do is the question. Can women teach in the church? Preach? What are women’s roles in Christian ministry? Should women have the same roles as men? This is the beginning of a new blog series as I share my own journey from complementarian to egalitarian while remaining orthodox and evangelical in my theology. It’s an important topic. It’s a personal topic. I encourage you to think and engage and maybe even join me in this journey.
You Might Have Missed the Point about “Feeding the Five Thousand”
Don’t we all just want to know that in spite of what we are dealing with, in spite of the little we feel we have to offer, how inadequate we feel – it’s inspiring to know that God can use us. – but like the disciples laying out their points to Jesus about the big crowd and small resources – also all true – they were missing the actual point.
Loved. Missed. Prayed for.
A year from now, you will never, ever say, “I wish I hadn’t gone back to church.”
Let this be the beginning of a new year when you are back and right and satisfied again fully in His love for you…and sharing that love with His family! We have missed that time with you! You will be welcomed and you will definitely welcome the love, the hugs, the community, and fellowship of the body of Christ into your regular life – no more saving it for “special occasions.” No more excuses. No more waiting until life settles down and you get caught up on laundry, work, weeds, bills…just go.
You are someone’s LMP- you are definitely my LMP…loved, missed, and prayed for. I hope to see you Sunday.
Faith Beyond Feelings
[excerpt] “…and while salvation did come and has come – for those people gathered, shouting, and hopeful – only a few days later that very fickle crowd turned their hosannas to crucify Him. Led by their emotions rather than the truth – they knew the prophecies, they had seen his miracles, they had a true reason to believe – rather than trusting they shifted and went with the momentary solidarity with the louder voices, the stronger presence, what appeared to be the mightier leaders – and aren’t we tempted to be the same? – Read the rest…
What Am I Doing Here?
The key to that future rests not in wondering if God will be faithful – He’s proven over and again His faithfulness – the key will rest in their obedience and…