My book in a nutshell is about the deleterious effects of patriarchy down through the ages for women and for men and how the Bible dismantles this fallen social system. I'm completely persuaded that patriarchy is not the Bible's message,… — 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 an indestructible… — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share
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 is silent… — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share
“Even when we can pinpoint “something good” that came out of a tragedy, it never balances out what we have lost. How could anything… — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share
“The letter of the law says, “Let them glean.” The spirit of the law says, “Feed them.” Two entirely different concepts. Ruth’s bold proposal… — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share
“Not every woman has a Boaz in her life. Sometimes the male voices we hear are cautioning us to hold back instead of urging… — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share
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 many common… — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share
Women's rights is an important and challenging question for us to be asking. It focuses attention on a global issue that in the wake… — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share
My book in a nutshell is about the deleterious effects of patriarchy down through the ages for women and for men and how the… — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share
Joy isn't grounded in our circumstances; it is grounded in the unchanging character of God. — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share
“When the average American says, “I’m starving,” it is a prelude to a midnight raid on a well-stocked refrigerator or a sudden trip to… — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share
“We view men’s gifts as vital to the church. In contrast, we caution women to exercise their gifts discreetly to avoid causing problems or… — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share
“My mother used to tell me, “Things always look worse at night.” For the most part, I believe her. But some of the troubles… — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share
In the beginning no power differential existed between male and female. God empowered both with full rights and responsibility to rule outward over all… — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share
“Boaz is not diminished, marginalized, or feminized in the slightest by being outnumbered and influenced by Ruth and Naomi. As a matter of fact,… — Carolyn Custis James Copy Share
