Forget the "his" and "hers." Sweden has introduced a new, gender-neutral pronoun: "hen." Continue Reading …
May
Trillia Newbell was looked down upon when she expressed her desire to stop grad school and do an internship with a church college ministry. Continue Reading …
She grabbed my hand to thank me. Earlier that day, I had spoken at a luncheon for "Senior Saints" in the church . . . Continue Reading …
June
I get up early and enjoy a quiet coffee morning because I miss God. Something in me wants to be with my Maker. Continue Reading …
TIME magazine dared to ask a question we are all asking ourselves, "Am I mom enough? Do I have what it takes to mother well?" Continue Reading …
As women, our view of God is often greatly influenced by our fathers. But even the most wonderful father at his very best is a flawed representation of God. Continue Reading …
Mayra spent her life seeking money, success, respect, and control . . . only to discover that none of these things brought satisfaction. Continue Reading …
We can all feel overwhelmed by our circumstances. Even when the things we are facing are good things, we can get anxious. Continue Reading …
Do you ever feel paralyzed? Not physically, but emotionally. I call it "hitting the wall," and here's what I find helpful when that happens. Continue Reading …
Where did the lie that perfection is the key to unlocking meaningful mothering come from? Continue Reading …
I was supposed to be attending a conference, but instead I was having dinner a mile away with two atheists. Not exactly how I intended to spend the evening. Continue Reading …
In 2012, a 6'1" man named "Jenna" made history when he competed in the Miss Universe Canada pageant. Continue Reading …
I kept looking in my rearview mirror to see if George had realized the error of his ways, turned around, and joined the caravan. To my utter dismay he did not. Continue Reading …
Jesus asked his followers to do simply one thing in life. He didn’t ask for bigger churches or a larger personal following. He was interested in just one thing. Continue Reading …
July
I am fond of saying that as a mom prayer is my primary work. I mean that. I do. But sometimes I just don't know what to pray. Continue Reading …
If we do not trust God’s promises, we will ultimately find ourselves in bondage to the very things we refuse to surrender. Continue Reading …
With all of the fears and uncertainties in our nation, there is only one place to turn. Our trust and hope should not be placed in the governing authorities. Continue Reading …
I was painting in the living room shortly after we moved in, and was startled by two elderly ladies shuffling outside my window, pointing and commenting. Continue Reading …
In emulation of the popular instructional books series, I’ll give you a "Complementarianism for Dummies” primer on the intended meaning of the word. Continue Reading …
It’s not enough to just stop comparing ourselves with others. There was also something Jesus said Peter needed to do instead. Continue Reading …
It happened to me again this week. The things I wanted to say wouldn’t come out, and the things I didn’t intend to say came pouring out of my mouth. Continue Reading …