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Mary, Did You Know?

Posted in inspiration, Jesus & women, New Testament, reflection, Uncategorized, women of the Bible1 Comment

Parenthood is a (presumably lifelong) state of wishing and hoping, what-ifs and wondering. It starts with pregnancy. What if something goes wrong? Let’s not tell anyone until we reach the “magic” three month mark. What sex will my baby be? Will I be a good parent? How much is labour going to hurt? After the… Continue reading Mary, Did You Know?

Surprising Men of the Old Testament (Part 1)

Posted in masculine, Old Testament, roles, stereotypes7 Comments

I’ve found that the Old Testament is full of some amazing, strong women who defy stereotypes. But what about men? Did OT men fill only such roles as warrior, ruler, priest or family patriarch? Did they fit the stereotype of the “manly man,” who pleases God by his tough masculine leadership, or are there gentler… Continue reading Surprising Men of the Old Testament (Part 1)