Protecting our Boys from Male Stereotypes

We have many unspoken stereotypes for those of the male gender, and sadly in the Church as well.  And I get it.  I grew up around terms like “he’s all boy” or “he’s a boy’s boy”. And though I appreciate the sentiment, I’ve weaned them from my conversations. I used to think nothing of these […]

Is God Sexist?

Is God sexist?  There are a lot of opinions out there.  In the world and in the church, but what does God say about Himself? I love the story of Zelophehad’s daughters in the book of Numbers, chapter 27.  Israel was a patriarhcal culture.  Family lines and inheritance were traditionally determined by one’s gender.  But […]

What Turkeys Taught Me about Exclusive Church Groups

During this present furlough, we have been staying with my father on his 10 acres just outside of my hometown in Colorado. In the spring, there are usually 2 herds of wild turkeys that descend upon his field and stay, ironically, until just before Thanksgiving. The other day I saw one of the female turkeys […]