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Funny, how we can read the biblical narratives again and again and completely miss what’s actually being said. That happens all the time when we come to the text with our own cultural presuppositions—such as the assumption that men lead and … Continue reading →

In the early hours of June 12, 2016, an angry, armed, self-radicalized ISIS sympathizer entered an LGBT nightclub in Orlando and opened fire. Before his shooting rampage ended forty-nine innocent people were dead. Fifty-three were fighting for their lives. Ever … Continue reading →

Some news stories don’t get nearly the coverage they deserve. That happens especially when we are obsessed with Trump tweets, Hillary’s emails, and media pundits pontificating endlessly about both. The video below contains one of those forgotten stories. Reports of the … Continue reading →

Every once in a while, we have a major breakthrough for women.[1] Thanks to Katharina von Bora (1499-1552), the great reformer Martin Luther came to his senses on the subject of women. Katie, a rebellious nun turned Protestant, became the wife … Continue reading →

According to statistics, an alarming 1 of 4 women and 1 of 6 men have been sexually abused as children. 1 out of 4 children have been physically abused. It is telling that the 1 in 8 statistic of American women … Continue reading →

If you aren’t one of the over nearly 400,000 people who have viewed this thoughtful conversation between Bono and Eugene Peterson on YouTube, this is for you. You’re in for a treat This masterful video was produced by Nathan Clarke … Continue reading →

It isn’t every day a former Marine officer and U.S. Naval Academy graduate steps up to mentor women in the church. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson has done exactly that in her excellent book, Mentor for Life: Finding Purpose through Intentional Discipleship. … Continue reading →

May  12, in Souderton, PA, 6:30-8:00am As long as I’ve known my husband, I’ve never tired of (or ceased to marvel) at his faith journey. If you live anywhere within driving distance of Souderton, Pennsylvania (and don’t mind getting up early), … Continue reading →

“There is no togetherness for the gospel when the victim stands alone.” —James Kessler The recent 2016 Together for the Gospel (T4G) conference in Louisville, Kentucky put on public display one of the biggest complementarian manhood failures in recent history. … Continue reading →

Missio Alliance is coming to Philadelphia! May 3-4, Missio is hosting the Young, Wrestling and Always Reforming Conference—the Mission of God and the continuing reformation of the Church. This conference is part of Missio’s Once & Future Mission Series. If you’re anywhere near … Continue reading →