Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Egalitarian, Genesis, WOmen, Women of the Bible

Phoebe: Minister of the Word

What did Paul mean when he used the word for “deacon” and the word for “benefactor” but also “church official” (in the Septuagint) in association with Phoebe’s service to Paul and to the Body of Christ? What was Paul assuming his readers would already know and understand, so it went without being said?

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Prayer

“Why Should I Get Involved?”

DeStefano points out this amazingly simple yet propfound truth: When we help someone we reduce the amount of suffering in the world, we become part of the process of God working things together for good.