Men and Women Created Equal:Lifting the Lid
I have been silent for a long time because I wanted to be sure that when I speak out to this issue that I could back up my beliefs with strong conviction. I had to be sure that I was inline with the Spirit of God and His truth. I wanted to make sure that speaking out would be worth the conflict and strong opposition that I may experience. Well, the time has come and I have been convinced that what I believe is worth anything that may come my way. One of the inspirations that has lead me to speak out on this issue is a book I have been reading by Carolyn Custis James called Half the Church: Recapturing God's Global Vision for Women. She addresses the global issue of gender inequality and how it has not only hindered the churches kingdom work, but has in many ways damaged it. She believes that God's kingdom purposes cannot be fully done until women are empowered and have equal opportunity to serve in God's church. Another inspiration that has lead me to ...