Peta! When you were mocked, you answered back to those who mocked you! But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.” But Peta, standing with the eleven, lifted up her voice and addressed them: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my… Continue reading If the Apostles had been women — a parable about double standards for suffering oppression
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Thursday Thought — Who is to put the abuser out of the church?
1 Corinthians 5:11-13. But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler — not even to eat with such a one. For what have I to do with judging outsiders?… Continue reading Thursday Thought — Who is to put the abuser out of the church?