My first husband, the one I had for 44 years, loved and respected women. He thought we could do anything.
He encouraged women to go into ministry long before it was a popular thing.
When he was ill a beautiful young single mom in our church talked with him about selling her business and going to seminary. But encouraging her, even though he thought she could do anything, was a real struggle for him.
Because she owned a business called "Mom's Best Cookies." And they were! And, as he became more and more ill, she lavished them on him.
He loved cookies!!
He was conflicted: She belongs in ministry but how could a person who makes these cookies for a living do something better?
Years have passed. She remarried and has a beautiful blended family. She graduated from seminary last May and is looking for a position.
He was right about her. She can do anything.
But don't worry Ken (in heaven.) When she did the Children's Story in worship last week she gave each child a Valentine's cookie.
So she's still doing that kind of ministry as well.
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