The Immediate Word
Judge Deborah
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Dear Fellow Preachers,
This week's installment of The Immediate Word is especially appropriate following the recent election that included a number of women on the ballot. It follows the lead suggested by the Old Testament lectionary text about Deborah, and connects it with the parable of the talents in the Gospel reading. While some of our churches have opened up so that people, regardless of gender, may use their full range of gifts and talents, other churches have a long way to go. Despite some progress, this dichotomy still applies in the world at large, as well.
This week's installment of The Immediate Word is especially appropriate following the recent election that included a number of women on the ballot. It follows the lead suggested by the Old Testament lectionary text about Deborah, and connects it with the parable of the talents in the Gospel reading. While some of our churches have opened up so that people, regardless of gender, may use their full range of gifts and talents, other churches have a long way to go. Despite some progress, this dichotomy still applies in the world at large, as well.
