In many traditions of the Church, there has been confusion and controversy about the roles of women in ministry. While people still debate what Paul meant in a few passages, there is strong evidence throughout Scripture that God intended women to take a leadership role. Women in the Bible were prophetesses, judges, queens, deacons, and maybe even apostles. They were leaders in both official and unofficial capacities.
In today’s top ten list, we spotlight women from both the Old and New Testaments: Miriam, Rahab, Deborah, Rizpah, Jehosheba, Esther, Lydia, Nympha, Phoebe, and Junia.
God through the prophet Haggai challenges the people of Israel concerning their priorities. After telling the people to consider their ways, God calls the...
Today, we replay Episode 19, from November 2020, “Gratitude in a Crisis,” part of our series “10 Ways to Thrive in Hard Times.” We...
Abram’s journey to Egypt reveals the tension between faith and fear. When faced with famine in Canaan, he chose to seek safety in Egypt...