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On being a Christian and being a feminist … and belonging nowhere

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Sarah Bessey

  Well, hasn’t this been a … fun week? Jesus made a feminist out of me.  It’s true. I can’t make apologies for it, even though I know that Jesus plus feminist might be the one label that could alienate…

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Hello there.

I'm Sarah.

Author of Jesus Feminist and Out of Sorts.

Writer. Sometimes preacher. Do-gooder. Recovering know-it-all.

Wife. Mum to four. Western Canadian: born and raised and forever.

Happy-clappy follower of Jesus. Feminist. Deconstruction friendly. Enneagram 9. Overly earnest.

Bookworm. Devotee of Doctor Who. Knitter.

Total hugger.

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  • Reminder: distrust quiet preschoolers. 😂 You will find them with a pile of hair, kindergarten scissors stolen from a big sisters bedroom, a hacked off whole side of hair, and a guilty expression. 😑 There was no rescue: we went straight pixie cut. And she rocks it. Bless it. Preschoolers are a younger woman's game.
  • I often start my week with a particular word from the Psalms to shape my prayers as I put my hand, heart, and head to everything (and everyone!) the week will bring. This week: these words have been ministering to me and so I wanted to share them with you. Not everyone will understand or affirm the work God has called you to do: that's okay. Keep doing it. And may the loveliness of our God rest on us, friends, and may your work- whatever it is - may be affirmed.
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  • Sometimes blurry photos are my favourite.😍 This moment, as our 10 year old son Joe was raised out of the water by Brian and our youth pastor, up into new life, was filled with joy. Before this he shared with the church that he wants to follow Jesus because Jesus loves the ones we overlook like the poor and the sick and the kids. He said, "Jesus is making everything new in this world.... including me." 😭🙌🏻 I never wonder why this moment is a sacrament: I think we all met with God in the school gym today. Children are still leading us well. Joe himself is deep water, he has always had an awareness of the Spirit's work and voice. Our family and our church family gathered around Joe and laid hands on him, praying for his journey ahead, equipping him with their words of faith and life. I am so grateful for this imperfect community of disciples. And then of course we went out for pizza to celebrate. 🍕
  • Family picture day. Bless it. I need a nap.
  • (Don't miss the GIVEAWAY at the end of this long sappy post, eh?) A milestone passed this week: JESUS FEMINIST turned 5 years old. Whew. Back when that book released, a lot of people were doubtful that it would do much of anything - feminist was a scary word for a lot of evangelicals, remember? but somehow, someway - mainly by your word of mouth, I'll be honest - it continues to be the little yellow book that could. It never stops moving where it needs to be. If anything it is even more relevant now than it was when it was released. only God. That is all I can say: only God. It's not perfect and there are definitely aspects of the book now that I cringe over a bit but I'll be honest: I still love this book so much. I spent some time this week looking through all of your letters and cards, emails and messages over the years; reading about how JESUS FEMINIST intersected with your own journeys. I feel profoundly grateful to be a small part of that, to have been able to come alongside of what the Holy Spirit has been doing in you and through you. It's one of the greatest honours of my life. I'm truly humbled and grateful - I can only give God glory for that. So all of that to say this: Thank you . Thank you for trusting me with your time, with your stories, with your critiques, with your testimonies, with the ones whom you love. I love nothing more than hearing that you got the book from an auntie or a pastor or a sister or a friend, I love seeing the dog-eared corners and scribbled on covers (thanks, toddlers!) and underlined pages. I love how God took an unlikely offering like this and did something that still feels extraordinary with it. To celebrate, I am going to give away 5 signed copies of JESUS FEMINIST this weekend. Just comment here with a story of the book - it could be who gave it to you, who you gave it to, when you read it, if it meant something to you, whatever. (Just something so I know you're not a Russian bot, you know?) I'll choose 5 random winners by Sunday evening and notify the winners via private message to get your addresses. Only USA and Canadian addresses please. #JesusFeminist (Thanks to the tags for the pics!)

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