Author Archives: carolyncustisjames

It was a week to remember. What happened that week was enough to create a serious case of cultural vertigo. It was a dizzying clash of perspectives on women. The worst of it came when movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s sexual … Continue reading →

On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared October 11 the official International Day of the Girl Child. In today’s world, there are 1.1 billion of her, and she is reason both for celebration and for concern. Girls are … Continue reading →

The old adage, “Behind every great man is a great woman,” certainly rings true at Moody Bible Institute (MBI). The story of the founding of this well-known Christian institution provides a classic example of a strong alliance between a man … Continue reading →

“You know, there have never been any great women theologians.” The speaker was my favorite seminary professor, and his words stung me. His statement, which was so disparaging and deflating, quickly morphed into a challenge I couldn’t ignore. The stake … Continue reading →

“Christianity has an image problem among American youth.”–David Kinnaman, Barna Group In his ominously titled book, The End of White Christian America, Robert P. Jones (CEO, Public Religion Research Institute) chronicles the demise of the white American church. Among the … Continue reading →

Next destination is Houghton, New York, where I’ll be speaking in chapel at Houghton College and interacting with students about Malestrom in a class and over lunch this Wednesday. I’m expecting a very interesting time! Later that day, I’ll be visiting … Continue reading →

A 1991 study, “Shortchanging Girls, Shortchanging America,” conducted by the American Association of University Women Educational Foundation (AAUW) reported “a strong link between the ‘sharp drop in self-esteem suffered by pre-adolescent and adolescent American girls to what they learn in the … Continue reading →

Every once in a while I start reading a book where the journey is so rich and impactful, I start dreading the final chapter. That happened when I read Walter Brueggemann’s Genesis commentary. It happened again recently when I read Getting Involved with … Continue reading →

“Sometimes when you’re searching for answers you get more than you bargained for.” That was the opening sentence in Half the Church. It was also the opening sentence in the message I gave last week at Cru17 in Fort Collins when … Continue reading →