I have to write a paper on the topic of "Should women hold offices in the church?" It's a scandalous assignment for most writers. I just think it's funny. After 50 years of women in full time ministry in the United Methodist church ... I can't think of a reason good enough to stop. I honestly think that a person could logically prove to me with the Bible (using and explaining the original Greek) where Paul specifically states that females should not be pastors ... and it wouldn't matter to me.

Beyond the obvious Biblical examples of women leading - I see too many good female pastors to believe that God would have it any other way.

I'm seriously considering handing in a paper on the topic of "Should gays and lesbians be allowed to hold offices in the church?" and see what the professor has to say. If I don't do that I will at least use Beth Stroud as an example of a good female pastor.

We had a MAJOR presentation today and then I took a really long nap. Now I'm going to go visit friends and lollygag around. I will return home and watch a movie. I'll probably turn in by midnight and sleep for the recommended 8 hours. I just wanted to give you a sample of my normal schedule to compare and contrast with yours!