Reconcilable Differences

by Brummett, Nancy Parker; Scott-Ferguson, Alice

• ISBN13: 9780781443586
• ISBN10: 078144358X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-07-21
• Publisher: David C Cook

Summary

Alice:"Men and women are completely of equal value. Their biological differences do not detract from that equal status."Nancy:"Men and women are equally valued by God, but are assigned different roles."Who do you agree with?Finally, an open discussion of women's roles between two strong, intelligent Christian women. In a fun and unique way,Reconcilable Differencespresents honest answers to the perplexing questions all women ask, such as, "What does submission mean?" "What's a woman's role inside the church?" and "Can a Christian be a feminist?"By revealing to one another the fallacies in gender stereotypes, authors Nancy and Alice show that it is possible to live, love, and be at liberty to disagree without breaking the bond of unity in the body of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Author Biography

Nancy Parker Brummett is a freelance writer and author whose conversational style and genuine concern for women are the hallmarks of her writing and speaking career. She has published three books with Cook Communications Ministries: Simply the Savior, on simplifying life from a Christian perspective; The Journey of Elisa, historical fiction for readers 8-12; and It Takes a Home, a guide to building a home that honors God and creates well-adjusted children immune to the destructive influences the village often promotes. Her next book, written with co-author Alice Scott-Ferguson, is titled Reconcilable Differences, Two Friends Debate God's Roles for Women and will be released in Fall 2006. Alice Scott-Ferguson is a freelance writer published quarterly in Life in the Son magazine, which has a worldwide distribution. She is a contributor to The Equalizer, the voice of the Pikes Peak Christians for Biblical Equality. She has authored Bible Studies and taught various Bible study classes in both churches and women's groups. A frequent conference speaker, she has taught many seminars and led women's retreats in the US and Europe-Women's Aglow, Homeschoolers Fellowship, MOPS. She lives in Arizona and recently celebrated her 45th wedding anniversary.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	9	(2)
Introduction	11	(2)
Prologue	13	(1)
Nancy's Spiritual Journey	13	(9)
Alice's Spiritual Journey	22	(7)
1. Wondering Who We Are: The Essential Woman	29	(26)
What is a woman's true identity?	29	(7)
Is she equal to her male counterpart?	36	(9)
What are our gender roles?	45	(10)
2. Saying I Do: The Design of a Wife	55	(34)
Who or what is a wife?	55	(8)
Must a wife submit to her husband?	63	(14)
Should a wife support headship?	77	(12)
3. Giving for a Lifetime: Motherhood	89	(24)
To be or not to be?	89	(8)
Is motherhood necessary for fulfillment?	97	(6)
What does a "good mother" look like?	103	(10)
4. Finding Our Niche: The Working Woman	113	(26)
When is work productive and satisfying?	113	(7)
Should a woman work outside the home?	120	(10)
Can we afford our choices?	130	(9)
5. Following Our Calling: The Ministry of a Woman	139	(24)
What is a woman's role inside the church?	139	(15)
How does she minister outside the church?	154	(5)
What does God expect?	159	(4)
6. Confronting Hard Questions: Challenging Issues	163	(30)
Can a Christian be a feminist?	163	(7)
How does a Christian handle divorce?	170	(9)
Does the single woman need male covering?	179	(6)
Can a lesbian be a Christian?	185	(8)
7. Leaving Our Hearts Behind: A Lasting Legacy	193	(26)
How can we distinguish freedom from oppression?	193	(5)
How can older women best mentor younger ones?	198	(9)
What will we leave our daughters and granddaughters?	207	(12)
8. Loving One Another Anyway: Unity in Christ	219	(16)
What is our common ground?	219	(5)
How do we become one despite our differences?	224	(6)
Is there a place at Jesus' table for every woman?	230	(5)
Epilogue	235	(6)
Readers' Guide	241	(6)
Notes	247	(4)
Recommended Reading List	251	(3)
About Nancy	254	(1)
About Alice	255