Monthly Archives: July 2012

A Revelation and an Invitation (Devotional)

Phyllis Nissila THE REVELATION “Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me” (Revelation 3:20, KJV). … Continue reading

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Spirit of His Spirit: a Woman’s/Believer’s Prayer of Thanksgiving (Devotional)

Phyllis Nissila PROLOGUE When I left Roman Catholicism in the seventies I thought I had also left behind the notion of a spiritual hierarchy, the idea that there is more than one mediator, who is Jesus Christ, between God and … Continue reading

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From Russia with Hope: Christmas in July (Devotional)

Phyllis Nissila UPDATE, JULY 21ST 2012: In light of the Friday, July 20th tragedy at the movie theater in Colorado, I pray this devotional will be of some comfort to those who find it. And my sincerest sympathy and prayers … Continue reading

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The Hope of the Church (Devotional)

Phyllis Nissila While (Peter) yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him (Matthew 17:5, KJV). Recently, I … Continue reading

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On The Bad Fruit of the Extra-Biblical Patriarchy/Complementariansim (EPC) Movement

Phyllis Nissila (updated 7/17) In a previous post I commented on the “cold threats,” or implied threats, that are the logical result when one part of the Body of Christ works to establish and maintain extra-biblical rights over another part, … Continue reading

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On “Cold Threats” Against Women in Extra-Biblical Patriarchy/Complementarianism (EPC) Groups

Phyllis Nissila The Church at large owes a debt of gratitude to apologists, pastors, researchers, and teachers—both men and women—who continue to expose the unbiblical assumptions, teaching, and practices of the Patriarchy, also known as “Complementarianism,” movement.[1] Complementarianism is a recently … Continue reading

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