Women In Ministry Exceptions
I love exceptions because there are always exceptions. To every rule we create there is always some situation that stretches the bounds of our thinking, and makes us wonder. (with the exception of love). And of course this week I came across a wonderful exception to rule of women in ministry. Ed Stetzer, noted researcher on church life, calls out …
A Question To Ponder
Social justice is in fashion right now. I get that. We all want to see a better world out there. So my question for you is, What is the most productive way to change the world? What say you?
In Defense Of Women
Some of you might think this is a rant. I just don’t get why men are so afraid of women in ministry. I grew up in a fairly traditional evangelical church. Women were never allowed to preach, although they were allowed to give testimonies or share stories, which now seems like a strange dichotomy. But just below the surface women …
Immigration Synchroblog
This post is part of a Synchroblog on Immigration Reform. You can find a list of participants at the end of the post. —————————————————————————————— When do you say no to those seeking help? In the last Synchroblog I participated in, I explored what it meant to let go of power. As a follower of the Way of Jesus I can’t …
Taking Flight
Last year I wrote a post called A Call To Men that was part of a much bigger conversation on gender relationships. I still think this is one of the central issues facing the church today. In fact I heard several women this week share that they constantly feel pushed down and aren’t heard…because they are women. This is an …
A Sustainable Faith Conference
This is a conference I wish I could go to. Some friends of mine are hosting a conference called A Sustainable Faith, April 23rd-24th in St Petersburg, FL. Its on “Justice in the real world.” They’re asking how we can be sustainably committed to justice over the long haul and not become overwhelmed or disenchanted. I like it. The conference …
A Victory For The People
Yesterday the Healthcare bill passed 219 – 212. Obama’s persistence paid off. My first inclination was that this is a political victory for Obama. In 2 1/2 years Obama will have the trump card that will get him elected for four more years. He’ll be able to stand in front of the American people with evidence of his tenacity, strategy …
Colbert On Glenn Beck's Social Justice
The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Glenn Beck Attacks Social Justice – James Martin www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor Health Care reform My favorite line: “If I help the poor, what’s in it for me.” Gotta love Colbert’s sense of satire.
The Evidence For Women’s Leadership
What if the evidence suggest women are actually better at leading than men? Many of you know I’m a huge proponent of women’s leadership. I’ve led the Call To Men to lead the way in lifting up women. I’ve called out injustice and oppression. My primary reason for lifting up women is based in the idea that humanity can only …
It’s About Justice
The One Campaign has a new video out. My favorite line is, “It’s not about charity. It’s about justice.” Amen to that.
