23 Quotes by Carolyn Custis James

Joy isn't grounded in our circumstances; it is grounded in the unchanging character of God.

My mother used to tell me, “Things always look worse at night.” For the most part, I believe her. But some of the troubles that keep me from sleeping look just as bad in the morning.

Her loyalty to Yahweh prompts her to challenge the religious status quo and lead others into a whole new realm of allegiance to Yahweh that carries early hints of the teachings of Jesus.

A woman’s mission centered on home and family — vital spheres of ministry to be sure, but only a slice of the vast mission God originally cast by calling women to rule and subdue the earth.

The noble calling to rule and subdue the earth in God’s name was perverted, as male and female tried to rule and subdue each other.

Jesus won the war, and the rest of history is simply mopping up.

The ezer is a warrior, and this has far-reaching implications for women, not only in marriage, but in every relationship, season, and walk of life.

Joy isn’t grounded in our circumstances; it is grounded in the unchanging character of God.

The moment the word ‘why’ crosses your lips, you are doing theology.