Corruption and immorality had woven itself into the culture. Tensions were high as people were becoming increasingly polarized. They held fast to one side or the other. And peaceful resolutions seemed improbable. “There was no win-win scenario in this chapter: the stakes – political, personal, and theological – [were] simply too high.”[1] While this may […]
Welcome To the Stones Call
My name is Anne. I am a woman of faith, who has been profoundly impacted by God's radical grace and love. I started The Stones Call because I wanted to create a space where I can share reflections, hoping that they will spark the thought and heart transformation necessary for change and action.
The Daughters’ Inheritance
The three daughters had a remarkable life. Their family’s prosperity and privilege granted the daughters a certain level of freedom and opportunity, which allowed them to visit the homes of their seven brothers and participate in their celebrations, eating and drinking until the “days of feasting had run their course” (Job 1:5). While the daughters’ […]
A Woman Who Embodied Love
The woman is never identified by name. She doesn’t speak a word. She is simply referred to as, “a woman in the city, who was a sinner.” While the exact nature of her sin is never explicitly stated, it has generally been assumed that it was, “notorious sexual activity, prostitution”.[i] The narrative does not provide […]
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