Foundations
God Created MAN
Ever since the feminist movement of the 1970’s, the English language has been adjusted in an effort to make it more “inclusive” and supposedly less offensive to women. Many modern translations of the Bible (such as the TNIV) have followed the lead of culture in this matter. They obscure the gender imagery that’s present in the original Hebrew. But unfortunately, in doing so, they obscure deep and important theological truths.
21Jul2009 | Mary Kassian | 3 comments | Continued
Mary’s CliffNotes on Authority & Submission (Part 2)
One of the most dramatic signs of the change of seasons in Canada is the migration of the birds. Last weekend, Brent and I were mesmerized when dozens upon dozens of V-formations passed overhead…What strikes me as significant is the intuitive sense of order that these birds have. And what’s more, the beauty, freedom, and benefit that the order affords. Without it, they would never be able to fly so high, so long, or so far.
9May2009 | Mary Kassian | 2 comments | Continued
Mary’s CliffNotes on Authority & Submission (Part 1)
Too often, we get all emotional about the “S-Word” without having a clue as to why and how submission (and more importantly, authority) function in the larger scheme of things. God’s view on authority and submission is radically different than the world’s. That’s why I’ve put together the following CliffNotes overview of the Bible’s teaching on the topic:
6May2009 | Mary Kassian | 0 comments | Continued
On Doormats, Brain Trashing and Blow Up Dolls
I got a big kick out of the comments floating around the blogosphere after the True Woman conference last October. Many were astonished that anyone could possibly believe in the Bible’s directives for a Christian wife to cultivate a submissive spirit… They concluded that the only people who would promote such an outrageous, horribly outdated notion are selfish, abusive, boorish men, or terribly misguided women who are passive, docile, and slightly brain-dead… a few bulbs short of a chandelier, so to speak.
5May2009 | Mary Kassian | 11 comments | Continued
Single & Fully Feminine
Of the seven qualities Paul urges Titus to have older women teach to younger women, only two are explicitly directed at married women and one to mothers. That leaves at least four for all women, married or single. The following are some ways in which God has given me the grace to apply the Titus 2 virtues in my life and genuinely enjoy my femininity as a single woman.
30Apr2009 | Carolyn McCulley | 2 comments | Continued
One in Christ
It never ceases to amaze me that the assault on the biblical pattern for gender comes from both sides. It is constantly necessary to fight the battle on both fronts and to strive for balance between the two extremes. The following article by Charles Swindoll seeks to do this. It was originally published in the April edition of his Insight for Living “Insight’s” Magazine (Canada).
28Apr2009 | Mary Kassian | 0 comments | Continued
I Am Woman
“I am strong! I am invincible! I am WOMAN!” I remember striding down the school hallway with a couple of girlfriends, belting out the words of Helen Reddy’s chart-topping song. We were perched on the verge of womanhood. And we were confident that we would be the first generation to get the meaning of womanhood right.
27Apr2009 | Mary Kassian | 3 comments | Continued
Steel Magnolia
I love the phrase “Steel Magnolia” because to me it speaks to the essence of womanhood. The image melds beauty with perseverance, softness with backbone, delicacy with durability, sweetness with stamina. It reminds me of what the first man exclaimed when he saw the first woman.
7Apr2009 | Mary Kassian | 14 comments | Continued
Plastic Womanhood
Barbara Millicent Roberts turned 50 last month. She’s  a few years older than me, but from recent media appearances, I can tell she’s in much better shape. Ms. Roberts doesn’t show any signs of aging.  Her skin is flawless. She has no wrinkles.  No blemishes.  No age spots. No loss of elasticity. As always, her [...]
1Apr2009 | Mary Kassian | 1 comment | Continued
Curse of the Good Girl
The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment
Authentic Beauty
Girls Gone Skank
Thrill of the Chaste
Re-imagining God in the Shack
