What Does the Bible Say About Women in Ministry? The Truth May Surprise You What Does the Bible Say About Women in Ministry? The Truth May Surprise You ✍️ By Mfon Obioma · 📅 May 10, 2026 · ⏱️ 8 min read · 🎯 #PrayerShift Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash You've heard the question whispered in church hallways. You've seen women step down from pulpits because someone quoted a verse. You've wondered yourself: "Can God really use me in ministry, or am I stepping outside His design?" I'm an ordained female minister. I've wrestled with these passages for years. And I want to tell you: the truth is more beautiful than either extreme — the one that silences women completely or the one that ignores what the Bible actually says. Let's walk through what Scripture really teaches about women in ministry. No agenda. No fear. Just the Word and context. The Surpris...
What Is Intercessory Prayer? A Complete Guide for Believers What Is Intercessory Prayer? A Complete Guide for Every Believer ✍️ By Mfon Obioma · 📅 April 27, 2026 · ⏱️ 8 min read · 🎯 #PrayerShift Intercessory Prayer Standing in the gap for others "Pray for each other." — James 5:16 Prayer Shiftin You've heard the word at church. Someone asks for "intercessors" to stand in the gap. You nod, but secretly you wonder: What is intercessory prayer? Is that different from my regular prayers? Do I need to be special to do it? I used to think intercession was only for pastors or prayer warriors who prayed all night. Then I opened my Bible and saw the truth. Ordinary people – Abraham, Moses, Hannah, even Jesus – prayed for others. No special title required. This guide breaks down what is intercessory prayer in plain language. You'll lear...