Encountering the stunning landscape that is scripture, engaging with the timeless insights and sometimes breathtaking details, is worth braving the tripping hazards. It could even change your life.
Before us is an individual. In humility we must let them tell us who they are, what is important to them, and, finally, what they need.
What does it say, in a modern context, that women may be at the forefront of an event, but still not be believed until a man comes along to confirm the legitimacy of their experience?
Do people spend more time defending the church than hearing the story of someone who has been abused by it?