“It doesn’t cause me to doubt God’s existence, but it does force me to admit there’s a lot about God I don’t… — Carolyn Custis James Doubt Copy Share Image
Joy isn't grounded in our circumstances; it is grounded in the unchanging character of God. — Carolyn Custis James Character Copy Share Image
“Jesus won the war, and the rest of history is simply mopping up.” — Carolyn Custis James Christianity Copy Share Image
There is a golden opportunity here for Christian men to assume a national leadership role by engaging in conversation with women. — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share Image
Faith may want answers, but somehow it is able to survive without them. — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share Image
The moment the word 'why' crosses your lips, you are doing theology. — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share Image
The overwhelming female protest to the presidential election perhaps is an accurate indicator of how essential it is to understand women, the… — Carolyn Custis James Election Copy Share Image
“The widow becomes God’s Exhibit A to teach the world (and his people in particular) how far we have to go before… — Carolyn Custis James Thoughts and actions Copy Share Image
First and foremost, God is the true hero of the story. No matter how captivating the other characters may be, our top… — Carolyn Custis James Bible Copy Share Image
“When the average American says, “I’m starving,” it is a prelude to a midnight raid on a well-stocked refrigerator or a sudden… — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share Image
Officially, the New Testament church at an early stage took seriously their responsibility for widows who lacked family or other resources. The… — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share Image
“Boaz is not diminished, marginalized, or feminized in the slightest by being outnumbered and influenced by Ruth and Naomi. As a matter… — Carolyn Custis James Biblical Copy Share Image
“The letter of the law says, “Let them glean.” The spirit of the law says, “Feed them.” Two entirely different concepts. Ruth’s… — Carolyn Custis James Religion Copy Share Image
The Bible doesn't speak of "women's rights" in the social-political language we're used to hearing today. Still, that doesn't mean the Bible… — Carolyn Custis James Bible Copy Share Image
From the beginning, God designed a world in which his image bearers - male and female together - were his A-Team for… — Carolyn Custis James Being nice Copy Share Image
Talking Taboo is a groundbreaking book. This chorus of bold female voices is presenting the church with an opportunity to engage real… — Carolyn Custis James Analysis Copy Share Image
In 1855, a former American slave remarked: "Tisn't he who has stood and looked on, that can tell you what slavery is… — Carolyn Custis James Slave Copy Share Image
In the beginning no power differential existed between male and female. God empowered both with full rights and responsibility to rule outward… — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share Image
The strongest statement ever made about women's rights appears on page one of the Bible. God's first words about his daughters established… — Carolyn Custis James Bible Copy Share Image
The biblical assertion that women are created in God's image and Boaz's advocacy for Ruth and Naomi necessarily mean women, then and… — Carolyn Custis James Advocacy Copy Share Image
My book in a nutshell is about the deleterious effects of patriarchy down through the ages for women and for men and… — Carolyn Custis James Age Copy Share Image
Women's rights is an important and challenging question for us to be asking. It focuses attention on a global issue that in… — Carolyn Custis James Attention Copy Share Image
“Not every woman has a Boaz in her life. Sometimes the male voices we hear are cautioning us to hold back instead… — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share Image
“Even when we can pinpoint “something good” that came out of a tragedy, it never balances out what we have lost. How… — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share Image
The ezer is a warrior, and this has far-reaching implications for women, not only in marriage, but in every relationship, season, and… — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share Image
The months of political campaigning have given us vivid reminders that women's rights are under constant assault all over the globe. Tragically… — Carolyn Custis James Campaigning Copy Share Image
“My mother used to tell me, “Things always look worse at night.” For the most part, I believe her. But some of… — Carolyn Custis James Morning Copy Share Image
“The gospel (even in its most primitive Old Testament form) has the power to rescue a believer from drowning in herself by… — Carolyn Custis James Bible Copy Share Image
Our society and especially those who suffer injustice need to feel the impact of our commitment to justice and our advocacy for… — Carolyn Custis James Advocacy Copy Share Image
“Her loyalty to Yahweh prompts her to challenge the religious status quo and lead others into a whole new realm of allegiance… — Carolyn Custis James Biblical Copy Share Image
“A woman’s mission centered on home and family — vital spheres of ministry to be sure, but only a slice of the… — Carolyn Custis James Christianity Copy Share Image
“The noble calling to rule and subdue the earth in God’s name was perverted, as male and female tried to rule and… — Carolyn Custis James Christianity Copy Share Image
“Everything was going according to plan. What caught me off guard, however, was the fact that this eagerly awaited phase brought a… — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share Image
I have to ask myself how I can possibly expect to know Jesus as he would want to be known if my… — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share Image
“We view men’s gifts as vital to the church. In contrast, we caution women to exercise their gifts discreetly to avoid causing… — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share Image
Women and men who are pro-life in every sense of the word marched side-by-side with pro-choice women because they care about so… — Carolyn Custis James Bullying Copy Share Image
