Nov 30, 2010 | Challenges in Calling, Encouraging Words, Preaching
With all the recent talk about women in ministry and submission, I originally began writing my take on the matter. In doing so, I realized that it bothered me that the question even comes up. Even though the Bible says, “Submit to one another out of reverence for...
Sep 30, 2010 | Challenges in Calling, Encouraging Words
Reading about Al Mohler’s embarrassment that he once advocated for female clergy brought to mind the great Anne Lamott story about shopping with her friend. Pam had cancer and just three weeks to live when the two went shopping to find a new outfit for Anne....
Sep 27, 2010 | Being the Church, Community, Encouraging Words
The Baptists of the world are networked together under the umbrella of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA). There are seven continental organizations within the BWA Women’s Department covering each continent of world except Antartica. The North American Baptist Women’s...
Sep 6, 2010 | +Pam Durso, Encouraging Words, Preaching
A few weeks ago I served on a jury. The case only last about three hours, and the deliberation process lasted only minutes. My five fellow jurors and I agree in about four minutes that the defendant was guilty. The case was amazingly forgettable as court cases go, but...
Aug 31, 2010 | Community, Encouraging Words
I’ve heard particular male colleagues express it more than once. They hold inherent fears with regard to the ordination of women to ministry. One fear is prompted by sheer numbers. There are more women than men in the United States (women make up 51 percent of the...
Aug 16, 2010 | Being the Church, Encouraging Words
I think I know how much the widow’s mites were worth. It’s approximately $4.24. Sophia has a piggy bank with 4 sections and she gets a dime every time she makes her bed. Her grandpa gave the small piggy bank so she could learn how to save, spend, invest and give....
