Greetings Subscribers! I hope you and your family are enjoying the holiday season! I’m happy to share with you a brief video introduction to my new book, Beyond the Evangelical Gender Roles Gridlock: Reiminaging Paul’s Views on Women, Marriage, and Ministry: To take advantage of the limited-time 30% discount, use code LXFANDF30 at checkout at:Continue reading “Beyond the Evangelical Gender Roles Gridlock—A Video Introduction”
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Beyond the Evangelical Gender Roles Gridlock–Available for Preorder
Greetings subscribers! I’m thrilled to announce that my forthcoming book, Beyond the Evangelical Gender Roles Gridlock: Reimagining Paul’s Views on Women, Marriage, and Ministry is now available for preorder. Present-day Evangelicalism represents a microcosm of tensions over male and female gender roles, with some denominations carefully delineating women leadership roles, especially the female pastor, andContinue reading “Beyond the Evangelical Gender Roles Gridlock–Available for Preorder”
No Matter What the Cost
It was a pivotal Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals. The Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz were tied at two games apiece. Although clearly not himself, Michael Jordan stepped onto the court for his pregame routine. Arguably basketball’s greatest of all time, Jordan would not let this opportunity slip through his fingers, no matterContinue reading “No Matter What the Cost”
More Wondrous Still
On a mild, clear summer night, our family loves to gaze into the evening sky and look for any of the dozens of resplendent star constellations. After minutes of searching, the kids will grin ear to ear upon discovering the Big Dipper. On any given night, there are some 4,500 stars visible from the onlooker’s horizon.Continue reading “More Wondrous Still”
The Father’s Greater Purpose
A loving father never wants to see his child in pain. When a child hurts, a good father hurts along with him or her. Nevertheless, sometimes a father permits his child’s momentary discomfort to achieve a greater purpose. Good discipline may mean that a child experiences some hurt in the short term, but that briefContinue reading “The Father’s Greater Purpose”
From Utter Darkness Into Brilliant Light
On April 8, 2024, observers across the United States, Mexico, and Canada beheld the wonder of a total solar eclipse. This cosmic spectacle charms North America’s skies once every three years. A partial eclipse is remarkable, but in a total eclipse, the moon obscures the sun in its entirety, casting a broad shadow across theContinue reading “From Utter Darkness Into Brilliant Light”
The Healing Touch of Compassion
As soon as Jesus heard the news, he left in a boat to a remote area to be alone. But the crowds heard where he was headed and followed on foot from many towns. Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.Continue reading “The Healing Touch of Compassion”
God’s Agape Love and Martin Luther King Jr.
Persevering in the Walk of Faith
At about a year old, a baby finally learns to walk. For months, the child has been motoring around the home by crawling on all fours. After plenty of practice pulling themselves up to stand and countless tumbles, the child takes his or her first steps. Parents enshrine the moment of their child’s first stepsContinue reading “Persevering in the Walk of Faith”
With Childlike Faith in the Risen Lamb
Then when they were alone, he turned to the disciples and said, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you have seen. I tell you, many prophets and kings longed to see what you see, but they didn’t see it. And they longed to hear what you hear, but they didn’t hear it.” (Luke 10:23-24 NLT)Continue reading “With Childlike Faith in the Risen Lamb”
Paul J. Palma 