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Shame, Silence, and the Lies in a Man’s Head
Returning Respect to the Women in My Life — Part 5 For years, a voice lived in my head that would not let me rest. It said I wasn’t enough. It replayed every mistake. It whispered I was failing — … Continue reading
Shallow Relationships, Missed Respect
Returning Respect to the Women in My Life — Part 4 Men, I need to say this plainly: for too long, I thought I was “good enough” in my relationships. I showed up. I was polite. I did what was … Continue reading
Give her…
We’re taking a break from our series, “Bringing Respect Back to Women,” for a reminder from Marti. Of course, this piece is all about bringing respect back to women, in fact, it’s a practical way to get these truths out … Continue reading
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Fear in the Head vs. Courage in the Heart
Returning Respect to the Women in My Life — Part 3 (mostly for the men) For a long time, I thought I was just being “wise.” I weighed the risks. I measured the costs. I analyzed every decision before … Continue reading
Knowledge Without Action: How the Head Stalls Transformation
Returning Respect to the Women in My Life — Part 2 I have to admit something that’s not easy to say out loud: for years, I thought knowing the Bible was enough. I could quote verses. I could explain doctrines. … Continue reading
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When I Stayed in My Head, I Missed God
Returning Respect to the Women in My Life — Part 1 To the women in my life — and to the women in the Body of Christ — I owe you something. A confession. And a promise. For too long, … Continue reading
Returning Respect Back to Women- Part Four:Brothers, It’s Time
A Confession to Women and a Call to Men of Faith To the women in my life — and in the Body of Christ — I owe you something. A confession.And a promise. For too long, I lived in my … Continue reading
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Paul’s Context and Misinterpretations
In returning respect back to women, one first wonders where it went. Who or what caused respect to diminish among women? How far back do you have to go to find a time or place where women were respected? How … Continue reading
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Returning Respect Back to Women – Part Two
How Jesus Treated Women There is plenty of evidence that Jesus treated women with respect. The four gospels that contain the life of Jesus have women in prominent roles spread throughout the stories. They traveled with the disciples. They walked … Continue reading
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Returning Respect Back to Women – Part One Misreadings that Silenced Women
“But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head—it is the same as having her head shaved.” — 1 Corinthians 11:5 “I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a … Continue reading
John Fischer The Catch 