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The Plain Meaning of Scripture – How a Woman Pastor Honors God’s Call

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Tim

[Crystal Lutton’s guest post relates her journey to become a pastor and preacher and how she overcame opposition from those who said she must reject God’s call in her life.] When God first called me to ministry and told me … Continue reading →

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Why Women Should Be Preaching the Easter Sermon

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Tim

Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”). Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers … Continue reading →

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The Problem with Men Presuming to Speak for Jesus While Silencing Women

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Tim

This meme is troubling. Two issues come to mind. First, the meme assumes only men are pastors. Second, it states that listening to these men is the same as listening to Jesus. Women and Men Preaching God’s Word Of course, not all … Continue reading →

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The Top Test to Decide if a Woman’s Call to Be a Preacher Is Legitimate

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Tim

There are people who insist women can’t be pastors, preachers and church leaders, claiming that the Bible forbids it. They set this up as a rule which cannot be violated. Another word for a rule that can’t be violated is … Continue reading →

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Politics, Language and the Kingdom of God

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Tim

[From the archives.] In his short 1946 essay Politics and the English Language, George Orwell describes the decline he saw in the English language.   Modern English, especially written English, is full of bad habits which spread by imitation and which … Continue reading →

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Godly Women Teaching Godly Men is Godly (and Biblical)

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Tim

It’s not a matter of whether the Bible says women should teach men. It’s a matter of the Bible showing women actually teaching men, and no one – God included – saying they shouldn’t have. For example: Hilkiah the priest, … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Sermons – the right way to preach about the Proverbs 31 Woman

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Tim

[From the archives. Tomorrow is Mother’s Day and I’m really hoping someone will preach along the lines of this post. If you hear that sermon, please let me know!] *** Proverbs 31 – The Woman Who Never Existed There is … Continue reading →

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Think You Want To Be A Preacher? Think On This

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Tim

Are you like this guy, wondering if preaching is your gift? Then go for it, but don’t be surprised: And no matter what, remember this wise advice: Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know … Continue reading →

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Pastors: stop putting women down with your cheap laugh lines

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Tim

I recently tweeted: If you are listening to a sermon and they use “You know how women are, they always …” for a laugh line, it’s OK to get up and walk out. That must have struck a nerve, because … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funnies: How To Literally Get The Point Of The Sermon

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Tim

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