Feature Article #1
The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women
Forbes recently published their list of The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. Reading through the Forbes list, and the reflections of nine of these “powerful” women, made me think about how very differently things work in the economy of God. For the Christian, “power” has an entirely different meaning.
Mary Kassian | August 28th, 2009 | Continued
Feature Article #2
The Paradox of Declining Female Happiness
In the sixties, when Betty Friedan diagnosed her fellow wives and daughters as the victims of “the problem with no name,” American women reported themselves happier, on average, than did men. Today, that statistic has reversed. Male happiness has inched up, while female happiness has declined…. Feminism pumped its best medicine into woman’s veins, but somehow, it merely exacerbated the disease.
Mary Kassian | May 27th, 2009 | Continued
Feature Article #3
A Parable of Restoration
After a lengthy, intensive restoration project, one of the greatest masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance has been restored to its original splendor and returned to its home at the world-renowned Uffizi Gallery in Florence. The Madonna del Cardellino was painted by Raphael in 1505 for the wedding of his friend, a wealthy Florentine merchant. It [...]
Mary Kassian | May 22nd, 2009 | Continued
Feature Article #4
Exposed !
She’s a sexy, assertive, self-assured woman, and she’s perfected the subtle art of attracting men. She knows how to flirt with her eyes, seductively tilt her head, and position her body in a provocative way… Who is this woman? You might be surprised to learn that the description (with a few minor fashion updates) comes from the pages of Isaiah. And it may surprise you even more to learn that her behavior was so reprehensible to God, that he punished her and her like-minded girlfriends.
Mary Kassian | April 29th, 2009 | Continued
Feature Article #5
I Am Woman
“I am strong! I am invincible! I am WOMAN!” I remember striding down the school hallway with a couple of girlfriends, belting out the words of Helen Reddy’s chart-topping song. We were perched on the verge of womanhood. And we were confident that we would be the first generation to get the meaning of womanhood right.
Mary Kassian | April 27th, 2009 | Continued
About Mary
Mary Kassian is an award winning author, internationally renowned speaker, and a distinguished professor at Southern Baptist Seminary. She has published several books, Bible studies and videos, including: In My Father’s House: Finding Your Heart’s True Home, Conversation Peace, Vertically Inclined, and the Feminist Mistake.
Mary graduated from the faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine from the University [...]





























