**** FIRST: I’m gradually transitioning over to SubStack, you can find me there at https://substack.com/@nicolevanwoudenberg537157?utm_source=user-menu ***** In part 1, I laid out how God’s purposes, his plans, his will…… Read more “Unmet Expectations, Met Needs, Part 2”
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I am a child of God, saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.
I am a theologian,
I am a wife to Martin, Mom to Alanna and Jay, Braden, Dani and Ethan.
I am a Nana to Harper
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When I'm not studying or reading, I enjoy playing piano, going to the gym, walking with my hubs, playing Sudoku, Fill Ins and Crosswords. Oh, and the beach is my happy place! Pacific North West is where it's at.
Unmet Expectations, Met Needs, Part 1
**** FIRST: I’m gradually transitioning over to SubStack, you can find me there at https://substack.com/@nicolevanwoudenberg537157?utm_source=user-menu ***** Picture this: it’s 6:00 a.m. The alarm rudely wakes you up…… Read more “Unmet Expectations, Met Needs, Part 1”
In Defense of Female “Chaplains”
Now before you get your knickers all in a knot, I’m referring to the role of a chaplain at a children’s summer bible camp. Not that of…… Read more “In Defense of Female “Chaplains””
Jesus is the Rest We Need – Matthew 11: 28-30
Are you tired? Have life’s many trials, disappointments, and discouragements got you feeling weary? Perhaps you are in a time of sorrow. Or life is just harder…… Read more “Jesus is the Rest We Need – Matthew 11: 28-30”
Good Friday – Jesus Speaks From the Cross
Good Friday – Jesus Speaks If you’ve been a Christian for any length of time, you no doubt have heard the story of Jesus’ final week –…… Read more “Good Friday – Jesus Speaks From the Cross”
Theological Triage: How Do You Decide What Hill To Die On?
Theological Triage: How Do You Decide What Hill to Die On? Doctrinally, of course. I mean, you can talk about what hill you’re willing to die on…… Read more “Theological Triage: How Do You Decide What Hill To Die On?”
Women’s Ministry in the Church; Part 4 – A Second Identity – Complementarian or Egalitarian?
As I said at the end of the last blog, I would be tackling the debate between complementarianism and egalitarianism. Like many well-known authors who have written…… Read more “Women’s Ministry in the Church; Part 4 – A Second Identity – Complementarian or Egalitarian?”
Women’s Ministry in the Church; Part 3 – What Is Women’s Ministry, Anyway?
We’ve looked at our identity as image bearers of God and took a journey through the Bible looking at some of the women that God has used…… Read more “Women’s Ministry in the Church; Part 3 – What Is Women’s Ministry, Anyway?”
Women’s Ministry in the Church; Part 2 – Women in the Bible
If you haven’t read part 1 yet on our identity as women – “ezer warriors” – in the church, please do so! It will help as the…… Read more “Women’s Ministry in the Church; Part 2 – Women in the Bible”
Women’s Ministry in the Church; Part 1 – Better With Or Without?
The topic of women in the church, whether in roles of leadership or women’s ministry, can be a dicey one. There has been a lot of ink…… Read more “Women’s Ministry in the Church; Part 1 – Better With Or Without?”
Theology Musings 