Female sons and second firstborns: when you want the really great news
The translators have good intentions with their inclusive language. And maybe we need it in the west. But I think they miss the point. I’m delighted to be a son…
Why even men are virgin daughters
Being a single (blonde!) woman in Afghanistan had its challenges. One man trailed me several hours into the neighboring country wanting me to be his wife. Another determined he…
When you fear the call
Have you ever wondered why there had to be ten plagues? Why not just one or two and then finish off the Egyptians and get on with setting the Israelites…