By Valerie Jones A rather quick glance at the women of the Bible can leave quite a stunning impression. As women of the twenty-first century, we may often find it hard to relate to these historic heroines. Between running the week’s necessary errands, getting stuck in traffic, trying to put meals on the table for […]
By Jacqueline J. Holness As this issue of The Lookout is devoted to women’s topics, I decided to devote this column to five revolutionary biblical women I rarely hear about: the five daughters of Zelophehad mentioned in Numbers 27. Petitioning Together Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milkah, and Tirzah were faced with a dilemma after the death […]
By Melissa Wuske Working Families in America The percentage of households with both the mother and father working full time has grown in the past decades, from 31 percent in 1970 to 46 percent in 2015, according to a study by the Pew Research Center. In these households the mother is more likely to do […]
By Charley Jones With voices, responsibilities, and people screaming for your attention, the last bits of your energy to intentionally give yourself to your family can easily disappear. Whether it be in the home, in the church, in the government, or in a small group of friends, men have consistently proven that we struggle as […]
By Bev and Phil Haas Looking back on my childhood, my mom was around a lot but my dad wasn’t. He worked hard for long hours and had little energy left when he came home. I appreciate that he provided for us, but I wish he had spent more time with us. Now that I’m […]
