Comments on: The Gospel of Ruth - Carolyn James on SBE http://stevebrownetc.com/podcasts/steve-brown-etc/the-gospel-of-ruth-carolyn-james-on-sbe/ This blog needs a description! Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:05:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Joe Johnson http://stevebrownetc.com/podcasts/steve-brown-etc/the-gospel-of-ruth-carolyn-james-on-sbe/#comment-79478 Joe Johnson Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:32:05 +0000 http://stevebrownetc.com/podcasts/steve-brown-etc/the-gospel-of-ruth-carolyn-james-on-sbe/#comment-79478 A, well, beautiful show. Although Steve always does a good job, there was a depth of sincerity in this particular program that exposed his heart. Something about Carolyn and the concerns she brought to the program brought out the best moments of sympathy and grace. Afterall, this was a program about grace, not a battle for position. I completely agree with Fran's comments. The way Carolyn articulated these issues is profound and insightful. What she said isn't controversial; it should be obvious. I know how lonely many men get in ministry. I can only imagine how much more isolating it must be for women leaders in the church. And how we, whether we are always comfortable with the doctrine or not, always have a first priority of loving. Most interviews end with, "Can we do this again?" Please do. A, well, beautiful show. Although Steve always does a good job, there was a depth of sincerity in this particular program that exposed his heart. Something about Carolyn and the concerns she brought to the program brought out the best moments of sympathy and grace. Afterall, this was a program about grace, not a battle for position.

I completely agree with Fran's comments. The way Carolyn articulated these issues is profound and insightful. What she said isn't controversial; it should be obvious. I know how lonely many men get in ministry. I can only imagine how much more isolating it must be for women leaders in the church. And how we, whether we are always comfortable with the doctrine or not, always have a first priority of loving.

Most interviews end with, "Can we do this again?" Please do.

]]> By: Fran http://stevebrownetc.com/podcasts/steve-brown-etc/the-gospel-of-ruth-carolyn-james-on-sbe/#comment-79445 Fran Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:17:13 +0000 http://stevebrownetc.com/podcasts/steve-brown-etc/the-gospel-of-ruth-carolyn-james-on-sbe/#comment-79445 Great broadcast. I loved the phrase about Ruth being "on the hungry side of the law." Then the author went on to explain that the law said 'let them glean', but the Spirit said, 'feed them', and Boaz understood from what point he wanted to act--the proactive, feeding way instead of just adhering to the letter of the law. He went out of his way to make sure Ruth succeeded. Oh, that more men in churches could understand that. I've served on boards at my church, and I can tell you that I've been praised a few times for some accomplishments, but it was often followed up with something like, "You do this so well because you seem so much like a man in the way you address problems straight on." Uh, gee, thanks(?) They really don't even understand how insulting that kind of comment is. They actually think it's a compliment to call me not-so-womanly. I'm buying this book. Great broadcast. I loved the phrase about Ruth being "on the hungry side of the law." Then the author went on to explain that the law said 'let them glean', but the Spirit said, 'feed them', and Boaz understood from what point he wanted to act–the proactive, feeding way instead of just adhering to the letter of the law. He went out of his way to make sure Ruth succeeded.

Oh, that more men in churches could understand that.

I've served on boards at my church, and I can tell you that I've been praised a few times for some accomplishments, but it was often followed up with something like, "You do this so well because you seem so much like a man in the way you address problems straight on." Uh, gee, thanks(?)

They really don't even understand how insulting that kind of comment is. They actually think it's a compliment to call me not-so-womanly.

I'm buying this book.

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