Musings

  • What is an Egalitarian?

    Originally posted 10/4/23 According to www.gotquestions.org, “egalitarianism is simply viewing men and women as the same and completely equal. If we apply that to Biblical issues, it would mean that men and women are treated as equal creations. If they are equal, then opportunities should be the same for men and women.” Many people quote

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  • Bible Journaling

    Bible Journaling

    I spent Friday and Saturday attending a virtual retreat with wonderful Christian women from all over the world. We are in a Facebook group called Bible Journaling in Faith. Bible journaling has become one of my favorite things to do.  Bible journaling is a process of interacting with portions of Scripture in creative ways. There

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  • What is a Complementarian?

    What is a Complementarian?

    Originally published 9/26/23 When we look at the role of women throughout Scripture, there are several ways to interpret them. We must look at the culture in which each woman lived. Context is essential when trying to interpret Scripture.  We cannot assume that just because a particular woman did something that Scripture is implying we

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  • December 2025 Scripture Writing Plan

    December 2025 Scripture Writing Plan

    Join me for a Scripture Writing plan in December.

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  • The State of Theology

    In 2022, Lifeway, in connection with Ligonier Ministries,  released a survey called The State of Theology and the results are concerning. I am asking that you all take this survey to see how our results compare. You will not see the answers. Feel free to send this to your friends. You can take this survey

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  • The Golf Swing is Like Life—So Many Opportunities 

    The Golf Swing is Like Life—So Many Opportunities 

    Originally published 9/19/23 My husband and I are avid golfers. We love being able to play while we spend time together. While I do not enjoy it as much when it is hot, I do love being outside. I enjoy being able to look more closely at God’s beautiful creation. Each leaf, each flower, and

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  • Women in the Church

    Women in the Church

    Originally published 9/14/2023 What is the role of women in the church? Have you really thought about your God-given role in the church? Our society has taught us that women can do anything a man can do. Is that really the plan God has for women? The best place to examine this concept is to

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  • Welcome to Mary’s Musings

    Welcome to Mary’s Musings

    Originally published 9/13/2023 I am a fellow Christian ready to share what God is doing in my life. I invite you to take this journey with me. I will be sharing Scripture along with applications and thoughts. I am a retired teacher. I taught for 38 years in general education as well as special education.

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