03. Scarves, pants of Mid East and Asia, Salwar Kameez of Pakinsan, India
Scarves, slacks in Arab, Islamic countries, Mid East, Asia, China; Salwar Kameez pants and top/dress of Pakistan, India. What about heart? Behave appropriately if wear head covering. Please continue to encourage modesty but just be a bit more informed — Jo. We should behave appropriately to teaching of our religion if wear scarf. Regarding head [...]
02. Modesty, feminine traditions, headship; honor God without contention
Women are to dress modestly and femininely, act like women, and embrace the unique role of special protection under headship given by God — as by nature weaker than the man. Dress in a way that honors God, without contention – Lois Hair and head covering, slacks, pants, trousers, and dresses – Lois’ viewpoint This [...]
01. Hair or head covering, breeches, robes and dresses?
Hair or head covering, breeches, robes, dresses? Greek ‘katakalupto’ = ‘hanging down, completely covers;’ ‘peribolaion’ = ‘cast on or thrown around like a coat.’ “I choose head covering and dresses” – Tina Hair or head covering, breeches, robes and dresses – Tina’s viewpoint This Bible study is based on 1 Corinthians 11:3-16, KJV Is hair [...]
A woman’s priorities: Three most important things
3 most important things: Obedience to and spending time with God is our #1 priority. But there is no higher priority under God than being a wife. There is no higher calling than motherhood. Time alone with God will change your life like no other. Three most important priorities in your life Do you ever [...]
Wait in expectation, God’s answer is “Yes!”
God always says, “Yes,” but his “Yes” is more than we can comprehend. We see the moment, but God bids us wait in exptectation of his “Yes” that covers the whole of us. “in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation” (Psalm 5:3). God’s Answer is “Yes” But as surely [...]
In times like these agape love never fails
A commitment to charity and God’s agape love to reach our mate and marriage. Tearing down walls of protection and becoming vulnerable in service, flexibility, courage, forgiveness. from 1 Corinthians 13, the “Love Chapter.” The Greek word “agape” is translated “love.” In times like these I’ve heard that after the wedding bells stop ringing, marriage [...]
Forgiveness II: Bringing it home
Forgiveness is vulnerable. It doesn’t just say, “I forgive,” it turns the other cheek. When I parked my mind on the shortcomings of another, I needed forgiveness as much as my offender. We are on equal footing with those who have wronged us at the foot of the cross. I parked my mind on the [...]
Forgiveness I: A look at the cross
Until we have received divine forgiveness, made available through the cross, we can’t really offer human forgiveness. Forgiveness is offered to all, but until it is received, it can’t be applied. “‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing’” (Luke 23:34) Finding forgiveness Imagine with me that you are in the [...]
Don’t take your home to Tarshish
Our choice: run to Tarshish, taking our homes into the storm, by refusing to follow God’s plan for wives in the home; or go to the Nineveh of submission in obedience to God. “Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs” (Jonah 2:8). Running in the wrong direction Do you [...]
Diary of a selfish Christian
Dealing with marriage and social problems, measuring our lives by verses of the great love chapter of the Bible, changing selfishness to God’s love, challenge to serve freely. Studies from 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Lord, recreate me in your love. It’s just not fair: one brown sock peeking out from under the recliner (and who knows [...]
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