In this generation of sexual freedom and expression, purity has received a bad rap even in the church. Many young women don’t understand what God means when He calls us to a life of purity. And because of this, we either balk at living a life of purity or we try and fail. I’m convinced … Read more
Being a Christian often means we don’t fit in. Many times in my own life I’ve faced the pressure to stop being so radical, to buy something, or do something, or say something to avoid being awkward. But the Bible is clear. We are not to be conformed to this world, but we are … Read more
I smiled as the door shut behind the last guest. It had been such an encouraging evening. Replaying that night’s events in my mind, I quickly loaded a stack of coffee mugs and crummy plates into the dishwasher. Encouraging conversations, laughter, and deep friendships left me with much to praise God for. With the kitchen … Read more
1st Peter 3:7 says, “Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.” Wives are the weaker vessel. Does this statement make you cringe? Is Scripture sexist? Why does it … Read more
The first time I saw The Greatest Showman was during an 11 hour flight in the middle of the night. Despite the tiny airplane screen and headphones I couldn’t help but understand the craze over this movie score. The award winning-music danced through the dark. The colourful characters owned the screen. And the motivating lyrics … Read more
Deborah, an Israelite woman and wife, knew what it meant to reflect the character of God as a helper. And it wasn’t by cooking and cleaning for her husband (though I’m sure she did that as well).
Deborah was a prophetess, which means God spoke to her and gave her messages to pass on to His people. During this time, Jabin, king of the Canaanites, oppressed Israel because of their sin. Until one day God gave Deborah a message for a man named Barak.
After God made men and women, He looked at His creation and declared that it was “very good.” But how many times have we read this and immediately disagreed? “God’s idea to make woman as a helper might have been very good for Adam, but it doesn’t sound very good to me.” I’ve come to realize that we don’t actually hate God’s job description for a Christian woman, we hate the “christian” job description of a women. Never once, did God define women as inferior, weak, or unintelligent. We, Christian women, did.
We all know that a Christian should be different from a non-christian. However, often it’s really hard to see a difference. Take a woman from the church and a woman from the world, stand them side by side on a Monday afternoon and they’ll look and act relatively the same.
But every once in a while you come across a lady who is obviously, radically different than the average woman. Jesus Christ shines through her character and pours from her speech.
What is it that makes this girl different while so many others continue to look like the world?
Elisabeth Elliot says it starts by accepting God’s idea of who we are.
I smiled inwardly as the door shut behind the last guest and silence flooded my house. It had been a good evening. My mind replayed the events while my hands quickly loaded a stack of coffee mugs and crummy plates into the dishwasher. Encouraging conversations, laughter and deeper friendships left me with much to praise God for.
With the kitchen cleaned up I made my way downstairs to get ready for bed. Before removing my contacts I took a quick glance in the mirror and my happy heart instantly began to waver on the brink of insecurity and depression . . .