Today’s Equally Yoked post is an excerpt from James-Michael Smith’s book Dating Discipleship: Essays on dating, romance and singleness for followers of Jesus. When it comes to the Old Testament, many (if not most) Christians know that it’s important and part of Inspired Scripture…but aside from random stories about headliners like Moses, David or Abraham, […]
Protecting the Powerful at the Expense of the Weak
Most of us remember the story. David, serving his carnal desires, had Uriah’s wife Bathsheba brought into his bed. When David found out Bathsheba was pregnant and his sin was about to come to light, he launched a cover up, first telling Uriah to go home and sleep with his wife, and when that failed, […]
Jessi and Todd Clemmer: “Jesus doesn’t feel ‘threatened’ by his Bride; in fact, he told her she would do ‘even greater works’ than He.”
Today’s Equally Yoked post is from Jessi Clemmer. “You, Todd, will speak something…and you, Jessi, will speak something…but your one-flesh will also communicate something very powerful itself.” These were the words spoken to us by a wise, prophetic, older gentleman, as he was encouraging my husband and I in our partnership-style ministry. It struck me […]
Tim Fall: “Families that don’t talk about money are more likely to end up in a legal dispute.”
In today’s Equally Yoked post, Tim Fall talks about money and decision-making. Cabaret has that wonderfully avaricious song, Money, Money: Money makes the world go around The world go around The world go around Money makes the world go around It makes the world go ’round. A mark, a yen, a buck, or a pound […]
Jada and Jon Swanson: “One of the greatest gifts we have given each other is the gift of dreaming BIG!”
Today’s Equally Yoked post is by Jada Swanson. To my husband, my love, my partner and friend, In just a few days, we will be celebrating 14 years of marriage, partnership, and teamwork. Where have the years gone? Sometimes, it feels as if we’ve been together all of our lives and at other times, merely […]
Friday Favorites: Humility, Sex-Ed, and Women in Ministry
“What Will You Do After Seminary?” A Female Grad On Becoming a Pastor by Suzanne Burden I will graduate on May 11, mere days from now… Which is why so many are recently asking: “What will you do after seminary?” In return, I often respond with an ironic, sad little smile. But I am not the […]
“Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable”: Lament as an Act of Worship
Here’s the last post from my friend Pam on dealing with the “waves of adversity” in our lives. I am becoming an avid cyclist, some would describe me as a obsessive cyclist, but I enjoy cycling and participating in road races. It’s a newer passion and I find myself being coached and encouraged by those […]
New Wave Complementarianism and the Revenge of the Straw Men
A couple weeks ago, author and blogger Wendy Alsup wrote a breakout post titled “A New Wave of Complementarianism,” noting a stirring among complementarians who feel uneasy with some of the beliefs and practices traditionally aligned with that position. The topic generated a passel of exuberant “amens,” some doubtful side-eye glances, and a handful of […]
Eric and Lauran Kerr-Heraly: “I often wish Lauran would simply submit to me. I am right about the toothpaste.”
Today’s Equally Yoked post is from Eric Kerr-Heraly who is, it must be admitted, right about the toothpaste. I should have known that we had not chosen the path of least resistance when we were dramatically kicked out of the Department of Transportation. We had entered the DOT like we had entered marriage, full of […]
Are you going to live a little more or die a little bit? Joan Chittister on the spirituality of struggle.
My friend Pam and I spoke at a women’s conference in Moose Lake, MN recently, about the “waves of adversity” we all face in our lives. I’ll be posting follow-ups for the next couple weeks, so the women who were there (and anyone who wasn’t!) can continue to chew on and discuss the topic. This […]
Dripping Faucet Wives and Internet (Re)Activism: A Defense of Mark Driscoll (Sort Of)
Last week, in a sermon on marriage, Mark Driscoll made a comment that launched him to internet infamy (again). Buckle up, here we go: “And some women – you’re a nag. You’re disrespectful. You’re quarrelsome. Being married to you is like a life sentence, and the guy’s just scratching on his wall every day, ‘One […]
I’m Celebrating Spring with Another Kindle Giveaway!
Hi friends! I finally decided to take the plunge and set up a Facebook Page. That way, I can post all sorts of interesting insights, articles, book recommendations, and other stuff related to the topics I address on this blog without turning my personal profile into something resembling Equality Depot. 🙂 To get it going, […]
Caris Adel: “A Letter to My Daughter, On Marriage”
Today’s gorgeous Equally Yoked post is written by Caris Adel, to her daughter. Dear A~ How can I give you advice on finding a husband, when how I found mine was exactly what the christian dating books say will happen, but with which I completely disagree? I’m aware that the beginning of our story sounds […]
More on Young Men and Violence, and Other Stuff Too
Happy Tuesday, friends! I’m huddled up in my tiny home office, watching avalanches slide off my roof onto snowbanks that are already well above the windowsill, but my virtual self is considerably less snowbound. I expanded my recent blog post on young men and violence for Relevant magazine, including a few solutions various experts have […]
Timothy and Amanda Swanson: From the Patriarchy Movement to Equal Partnership
Today’s Equally Yoked post is from Timothy Swanson. I first became acquainted with his writing when I read a brilliant article he wrote on the connection between the Christian Patriarchy Movement, which he experienced first-hand, and white supremacy. I was duly impressed, and I think you’ll love his writing too. When my wife and I […]
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