The devil's main purpose is not to scare us, in a horror-movie way; when we're scared of him, we're alert to him, and that might undermine his plans. Instead, he wants to quietly, subtly lure us into stepping away from God. Frederica Mathewes-Green alertdevilgod share on social
People don't do theology in a vacuum but in a community with other theological thinkers, where there's jealousy, vanity, hurt pride, all those things. Frederica Mathewes-Green communityhurtjealousy Change image and share on social
The Bible, that powerful book, has many effects: it comforts, counsels, instructs, and brings us into the presence of God. But trying to erase offense as one of its functions is a fundamentally misguided task. Frederica Mathewes-Green biblebookbring share on social
Women and men just aren't that different. Oh, we're different in some intriguing ways, and it can be fun to band together for all-gal or all-guy projects. But when it comes to the tragic mess Christ came to heal, we're pretty much the same. Frederica Mathewes-Green bandchristfun share on social
Easter may seem boring to children, and it is blessedly unencumbered by the silly fun that plagues Christmas. Yet it contains the one thing needful for every human life: the good news of Resurrection. Frederica Mathewes-Green blessedlyborechild Change image and share on social
Jesus showed us how to be courageous and sacrificial while we die for our beliefs, not while we kill for them. Frederica Mathewes-Green beliefcourageousdie Change image and share on social
Women don't need to have our own little corner of the church where we can feel precious or, alternatively, cranky. In every essential thing, as far as life in Christ is concerned, the differences between men and women are irrelevant. Frederica Mathewes-Green alternativelychristchurch share on social
The Church is the safe place to be. I can safely believe everything the Church teaches. It will not harm me, and in fact it will equip me to grow and grow and have a better and better ability to experience that direct presence. Frederica Mathewes-Green abilitychurchdirect share on social
Lots of Orthodox go to church every Sunday but don't know much about the faith. Yet they know that there is something that they don't know much about. Frederica Mathewes-Green churchfaithlot Change image and share on social
God is not looking for repayment, but repentance. What heals a broken relationship is sincere love and contrition. Frederica Mathewes-Green breakcontritiongod Change image and share on social
