Conservative Christians love to obsess over who has the authority in a marriage between a man and a woman. They'll tell you about Ephesians 5 and Colossians 3. They'll talk about headship and wives submitting and the metaphor of Christ and the church.
There's a significant portion of the church that believes that women are not allowed to teach. Maybe they can teach kids or other
Headship ≠ Leadership Setting the Record Straight Last time I talked about how Ephesians 5:22 needs to be read in the context of the verse
Having a great worship experience with fellow believers is a powerful thing. Being intoxicated with the presence of God (through music, preaching, prayer, and even dance) can be a life-altering experience. But it is not the same as revival.
Some Housekeeping Thanks for hanging with me these past few weeks. Your kind words and encouragement have meant the world as I've gotten
To my friend who asked about Matthew 25 and the Parable of the Virgins—I'm sorry. We're going to get there.
If you've been around conservative Christians long enough, you've probably encountered the idea of "Biblical manhood and womanhood" or
If I wanted to drive a manager up the wall, I would make him responsible for the success of an organization and give him no
Ezekiel 4—7 begins the in-earnest doom-and-gloom chapters of Ezekiel's oracles against Israel and Judah. Our morning Bible study read through these verses,
Do you know what a Vulnerability Hangover is? I definitely had one this past Sunday after my sermon. I talked about some of the emotional
Response: Yes, there's more! In fact, striving for perfection is not even a component of Christianity. If you are trying to be perfect,
Imagine living in the year 4000 CE, and you come across the 2,000-year-old speeches and quotes of climate activist Greta Thunberg. And let'