Tag: Jen Mabray
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Understanding Martha: Service vs. Spiritual Nourishment
“Recent scholarship has constructed a different interpretation for Martha’s ‘much serving.’ It is suggested by scholars of the New Testament that the phrase ‘much serving’ is more closely aligned with the work or service of an ancient church deacon and their responsibilities to minister to the needs of others in the faith which include devotion
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Challenging Cultural Norms: Women’s Voices Matter
“Tradition and cultural boundaries are man made, and although not inherently evil, both often encompass biases, ignorance, and prejudices regarding gender and social justice. Unfortunately, some traditions have contributed to the abuse of women, controversy and oppression of gender, sexual violation, and sadly an imbalance of women’s voices and experiences throughout scripture.” – Jen Mabray
Written In Pink 