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Women Wanted for the Whole Job

By Sam A. Andreades December 6, 2024 December 5, 2024 0

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.

A Woman’s Bold Demand…

By Sam A. Andreades August 30, 2024 August 28, 2024 0

What a thing to say to Jesus. Who would be forward enough to command the Lord to act? Who comes to him with, not a request, not a petition, but an instruction?

Jael Rides Again

By Sam A. Andreades October 12, 2023 October 11, 2023 1

A modern day story in the Hamas Massacre that brings a Biblical character back to life.

Want It in a Nutshell? The Seven Christian Principles of Gender

By Sam A. Andreades June 28, 2017 May 23, 2024 2

Gender can be complex. It is easy to get lost in considerations of femininity and masculinity. Seven principles from the Bible make this difficult topic easier to understand.

What's a Real Man? What's a True Woman?

Is gender real? Does it matter in relationships? What does God think about it? So many diverse questions on peoples' lips today come down to the same thing: What does gender mean? Is it a construct of society or self-perception? Or is it a gift to foster intimacy and fruitfulness in our relationships?

This site fosters honest and thoughtful conversation about the pressing issue of gender. I write from a Christian perspective, placing great value on the Bible's wisdom about it. But just understanding the Bible's message on gender is a big job for our time, and so part of what we discuss here. We also take up questions posed by our current culture's sometimes confusing views on women & men, relationships and identity.

If you are new here, you might want to start with the Big Picture posts, Three Questions... and Want It In A Nutshell?, briefly outlining what I see as the seven main principles of gender.

The posts consist of commentary on current events, excerpts from my general book, transgenderism book, or book on dating, Biblical exposition, praise for the culture’s gender goodness and ruminations on its errors as I see them. We also welcome guest posts from gender-savvy writers.

Read, think, and join the conversation!