Women’s Corner

Hearing a call, seeking a voice

Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Stepping into the Jordan Patrons, Prophets, and Preachers by Rob Kranz One of the advantages of teaching is that I always… Read More

My wife Cathy passed away on August 13, 2018. We were married for 28 incredible years. Through our Strength in Weakness ministry, we traveled the world telling our story and… Read More

What do you think is the most accurate translation of “propheteousa” in 1 Corinthians 11:5? A conservative translation would be merely “speak,” but I don’t think that translation accurately captures… Read More

For N.T. Character Study 41″6. Mary: An Example for All Time” click on the play arrow. To listen to it later, download by right clicking here, and choose ‘save link… Read More

To listen to the final podcast in Melanie’s 3-part series on Grief Recovery (14 minutes), click the link below. Click here to download. We hope you have found Melanie’s series helpful.

To listen to the second podcast in Melanie’s 3-part series on Grief Recovery (12 minutes), click the link. Click here to download.        

Melanie Cicerchia came to faith in Christ through campus ministry at the University of Florida in 1973. She married Paul Martel, and together they served in the full-time church work… Read More

If possible, a couple should consummate the marriage sexually, fulfilling the physical aspect of the “one flesh” principle. But if they don’t, is such a couple still considered married in… Read More

The first lesson in this series (all recorded at the 2013 Florida Discipleship Conference) is from Lamentations. Douglas speaks alone. In classes 2 and 3, he teaches with his wife, Vicki…. Read More

The previous lesson in this series (all recorded at the 2013 Florida Discipleship Conference) is on Judgment & Grace, and comes from Lamentations. Click here for lesson 1. Douglas speaks… Read More

For N.T. Character Study 40 “5. Mary, A Woman of Contemplation” click on the play arrow. To listen to it later, download by right clicking here, and choose ‘save link… Read More

For N.T. Character Study 39 “4. Mary & the Other Women” click on the play arrow. To listen to it later, download by right clicking here, and choose ‘save link… Read More

For N.T. Character Study 38 “3. Mary & Elizabeth” click on the play arrow. To listen to it later, download by right clicking here, and choose ‘save link as’. The… Read More

For N.T. Character Study 37 “2. Mary: Chosen to be Jesus’ Mother” click on the play arrow. To listen to it later, download by right clicking here, and choose ‘save… Read More

For N.T. Character Study 36 “1. Mary: An introduction, by Vicki Jacoby” click on the play arrow. To listen to it later, download by right clicking here, and choose ‘save… Read More

OT24-Ruth To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you can download the podcast and listen to it later. Download… Read More

Here are a number of interesting links to pursue regarding feminism and its influence on Christianity. Thanks to Malcolm Cox of London, who recommended these articles in connection with the… Read More

The following is a fascinating paper by New Testament scholar N.T. Wright. Download .pdf  

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For N.T. Character Study 19, Mary & Martha (25 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or… Read More

For N.T. Character Study 16, The Samaritan Woman (32 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or… Read More

Luke 1:36 says that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a relative of Elizabeth. And yet how is this possible, if one comes from the tribe of Judah, and the other from… Read More

A seminarian friend recently referred to God as “she.” I asked why. To paraphrase her answer, “In the original language of the scriptures Holy Spirit is always feminine, or the verb describing what… Read More

For N.T. Character Study 4, Joanna (12 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

For N.T. Character Study 3, Mary (35 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Here you will find a podcast plus notes on Why God Sent a Son–not a Daughter (20 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link… Read More

I had a conversation with a woman who has been studying theology and the woman’s role. She said two things that made me wonder. First, she pointed out 1 Corinthians… Read More

Behind the Veil: A Study of 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, by Andrew Fleming Download the pdf below to ready the entire article. Available Downloads: article (.pdf – 3572k)

This paper “disappeared” from the website for over a year. Although the original was written over 15 years ago, it will still be of interest to members of the churches… Read More

This article discusses indepth what the Bible says about women. It was written by Douglas Jacoby (with Patricia Gempel) in 1990. To read it, click on the pdf attachment below. Available… Read More

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