Romans 16:1-2 New International Version (NIV) I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae. I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of his people and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefactor of many … Continue reading A Woman Worthy of Commendation
Women
The Indispensable Other
Genesis 2:18 New Living Translation Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” For Meditation I finally found my voice, so I had to write, despite my weeklong break for medical reasons. And why not? How could I miss … Continue reading The Indispensable Other
The Cry of the Afflicted (2)
Job 24:12 New King James Version The dying groan in the city,And the souls of the wounded cry out;Yet God does not charge them with wrong. For Encouragement We have a lot to learn from the tragic consequences of the rape of Tamar by her brother, Amnon (2 Samuel 13:1-22). Unfortunately, similar stories are told in silence … Continue reading The Cry of the Afflicted (2)