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The New Birth - A Mother’s Cry

    The New Birth    Born of water and the Spirit, Lord, you know, I cannot do it. The new birth is from above, Wrought by pangs of pregnant love.   Through blood and water they were born, My womb, their home, my flesh was torn. I plead, I cry on their behalf, I’ve fallen face down in the gap.   You prayed, you hoped, you labored well. You did your best, now time will tell. You told them stories about me, And still, they cannot seem to see.   At the end of what you can do, You’ve turned to me to help you through. Leave the new birth up to me, It’s from the Spirit above you see.   Barren wombs opened To parted Red Sea, Life to dry bones spoken What is that for me?   “God of the impossible,” my name Who calms the sea and heals the lame, Who calls “Lazarus, come out!” The deepest darkness thus can rout.   Let go of fear and all suspicion. Watch me do what I do best: Bring...

Should Christians Raise Children Free from Gender Stereotypes?

 In  2019, the BBC produced a film for school children that taught that there are more than 100 gender identities. In this film, children are told that sex is “the body parts you are born with” and gender is “how you feel on the inside.” [1] This complete overhaul of gender theory happening in Britain is not unique and is the result of a long process of de-bunking binary gender. The educational theory behind it is that children can choose their sexuality autonomously. Gender-neutral education is, therefore, the pillar method supporting this new gender-bending ideology. The question posed to the Christian is then: Should one raise children free from gender stereotypes? The rejection of limiting stereotypes is understandable. After all, why should the colors of the rainbow or certain sports be categorized by gender? [2] These superficial stereotypes are but the tip of the iceberg of a historical development. [3]   The first wave feminist movement asked th...