So guess what? Even if you’re the president of the USA, it’s hard as hell to get stuff done. Whether now, or 150 years ago. Perseverance is needed. Essential. It’s essential for all of us to hold on in the darkest of nights, because people will not always do what is right.
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equality
Building Bridges of Equality
Our county recently made history, when the governor appointed our first female judge. Down below the clock tower my boys can see from their bed, deep inside the recesses of the old, architecturally impressive building, one woman sits on the bench. Her co-workers and her equals, only men. The thing about being a judge…
In Defense of Strong Women
Leaving the Tradition of Inequality Behind
Yesterday I talked about needing better options for marriage. Today’s post is about equality being our option. I grew up with a domineering, sometimes emotionally abusive mother, and a mild-mannered dad who just wanted to keep the peace. I can’t write about my marriage without talking about my parent’s marriage. I wish I could…
Better Options for Marriage
The women pipe up, somewhat embarrassed, somewhat joking, about how they all have trouble submitting to their husbands. ‘I know I should, but I just don’t want to.’ ‘I’m not very good at it.’ Are these our only options as married Christian women? To be obedient servants, or fight guilt and shame for not being…