November 9, 2015
by julie
Comments Off on 2 Timothy 1:7 for Expectant Mothers
2 Timothy 1:7, hcsb: For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love, and sound judgment. No question at all that this verse is not talking about labor and pregnancy. It’s talking about the … Continue reading
March 11, 2015
by julie
Comments Off on A Woman of Boldness
As I continue to think about the definition of biblical womanhood, the very-familiar story of the Shunammite woman who helped Elisha in 2 Kings 4 seemed worth looking into. I’ve always read the story with puzzlement over the somewhat odd … Continue reading
February 24, 2015
by julie
Comments Off on A Woman with Initiative
On the one hand, I am staunchly complementarian. I don’t believe women should teach or have authority over men, or even speak in church. I believe women should consider themselves positionally beneath (i.e. “submissive”) to their husbands. I believe those … Continue reading
October 7, 2014
by julie
Comments Off on Reading the Bible
I think, after almost thirty long years of trying to figure this Bible-reading thing out, that I finally have a plan that works for me. 🙂 I always struggle with knowing how much to read, where to read, and with … Continue reading
June 2, 2014
by julie
Comments Off on On headcoverings
To begin with, the Scripture (1 Corinthians 11:2-16, HCSB): Now I praise you because you always remember me and keep the traditions just as I delivered them to you. 3 But I want you to know that Christ is the … Continue reading