Author Archives: carolyncustisjames

“Mrs. Noah got lost in her marriage. Among the lost women of the Bible, she has all but vanished from sight. Her story (which may have been a good one) died with her and remains buried to this day because … Continue reading →

“The trouble with Eve is that in the rush to evacuate Eden, we picked up the wrong pieces of her to tell us who we are. . . If we want to recover Eve’s true legacy, we must begin where … Continue reading →

“Christianity is a doctrine not of the tongue, but of the life, and is not apprehended merely by the intellect and memory like other sciences, but it is revealed only when it possesses the whole soul and finds its seat … Continue reading →

This week I heard an inspiring presentation about Hope International—a microfinance ministry that through small loans is empowering people (the majority are women) to work their way out of the depths of poverty. The stories of transformation are remarkable. One … Continue reading →

Starting this Friday, June 19, Moody Radio’s Midday Connection is re-airing a 10-week series, where host Anita Lustrea, Nancy Kane (Associate Professor of Educational Ministries at Moody Bible Institute), and I go chapter by chapter through Lost Women of the … Continue reading →

In a video message posted online, Pastor Mark Driscoll (Mars Hill Church Seattle) defends himself against his critics who find some of his remarks in the pulpit inappropriate. In defending himself, among other things, Driscoll talks about something he finds … Continue reading →

Fran & Marlo Cowan (married 62 years!) playing an impromptu recital together and having fun in the atrium of the Mayo Clinic shortly before his 90th birthday. When men and women forge a Blessed Alliance—in marriage or any other realm—the … Continue reading →

Frank and I just got around to watching The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler, a Hallmark Hall of Fame production of the life of Irena Sendler (1910-2008) that aired in April. Sendler was a heroic member of the Polish Underground … Continue reading →

Several years ago, Frank and I, with a group of thirty mostly Presbyterian pastors and their spouses, were privileged to meet The Honorable Cynthia Pratt, Deputy Prime Minister of The Bahamas. That meeting left the entire group in no doubt … Continue reading →

Are you a complementarian or an egalitarian? I cringe every time I hear that question. It feels like I am passing through an airport security checkpoint, and security guards are trying to determine if I pose a risk to the … Continue reading →