Tag: Women in Ministry
16
Apr
“Rabboni!”: A Life of Closeness and Calling
by Jenn Smith Chen
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In the darkness before the dawn makes way for sight, Mary Magdalene journeyed towards Jesus’ tomb. Not only was she one of the few who...
09
Apr
Women—Disciples to the End
by Jenn Smith Chen
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Unremitting darkness. Loud lies repeating in your mind. Truth evasive. Hate heaped. Love removed. Catch your breath. But no. Relentless. No way out. No. Hope....
12
Mar
Provocative and Prophetic: Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz
by Jenn Smith Chen
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Before the #metoo or #churchtoo movement, there was Juana. Juana was born in controversy, and it followed her all her life. She came into this...
21
Nov
Cry On, Jory, Cry On
by Jenn Smith Chen
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For a few years as a teenager, I kept a secret. It wasn’t an “I stayed out past curfew” secret, or an “I got drunk...
07
Nov
Serving Without God
by Jenn Smith Chen
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“Honestly? She’s the easiest thing in my life right now,” I told my husband, pointing to Sweet Girl. “I see,” he responded and then, “I’m...
24
Oct
John MacArthur and Beth Moore: Why We Can’t Stay Silent
by Jenn Smith Chen
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“The world is on fire and the firemen are arguing about what tool to use.” It has been an eventful week in light of...
12
Aug
Who Are the Women in the Bible?
by Jenn Smith Chen
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I am convinced that the American church is not familiar enough with the many talented, called, powerful women found within the pages of our most...
02
May
Who Are the Women Disciples?
by Jenn Smith Chen
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“That’s me! I love this passage because I’m right there. Because women are right there,” I spoke energetically with my New Testament Gospels study group...