Man and Woman Make a Mission
The Bible shows God calling men and women together in mission. In spiritual work, we see a representational leadership of man and a critical enactment of woman.
Category: Asymmetry of Intent
Relationships are not about themselves, but God arranges them to help bring His Kingdom. The first woman and man were made for different purposes, but both for this mission, resulting in an asymmetry of leading and divine empowerment.
Women Wanted for the Whole Job
I was this week reading a theology book by a reverent, orthodox yet creative theologian for whom I have immense respect. But my esteemed teacher misspoke.
Two Women Who Challenged Moses
Miriam and Zipporah provide a stark contrast as they navigate conflict with the the leader of God’s people.
Competent to Care For (not Kill)
Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time…In Hollywood” recalls a time of competent manhood and its play with violence. How do the two go together?
Inspire Young Men Without Demeaning Women
A good friend expressed sadness to me at the absence of young men in churches and yet their responsiveness to influencers like Jordan Peterson and Andrew Tate.
Be Strong and Be a Man
David tells Solomon, “Be strong and be a man.” Is strength a particularly masculine quality? Does one need to be strong to be a man?
The Christmas Story: Marriage By Mission
God chose to bring the Messiah smack dab into the middle of a marriage engagement story. What on earth was He thinking in this Christmas story?
Abortion a Crime? Prosecute the Father.
If the country comes to recognize life in the womb, then legal protection will imply penalty for taking that life. A child is always a matter of three people…
Parenting is Gendered
Given that the surrounding culture is taking an increasingly pagan path, what does the Bible says Christian families should look like in contradistinction.
Roe Vs. Wade as Great Revealer
The response to overturning Roe vs. Wade reveals a lot about what our culture values. How does it compare with the story of humanity that God tells?