COVID-19 is Destroying My Kingdom
Last week on a video chat with some close friends, I told them I was really thankful to not be one of those popular Christian writers who are expected to speak to cultural issues. “I don’t wanna write about the coronavirus. There are so many articles out there already.” I said. Famous last words, I […]
Worship While You Rock Your Baby
I thought about the long list of to do’s written in the margins of my planner—the dishes that needed doing and clothes that needed folding. The toilets were dirty and, oh yeah, I hadn’t read the chapters for Bible study yet. These tasks flashed into my mind one by one as I wrestled my baby […]
Wanna Be Wise? Be Impartial
You know what’s interesting? The two most wise women in my life are the most impartial women I know. They seek out the outsiders. They look to meet the needs of all who surround them, not just those closest to them. It’s almost as if James was on to something when he included “impartiality” in […]
Will I Still Sing as Loud?
After lying in a dentist chair for three hours, I finally walked to the front desk to check out. What was done was done—no turning back now. The lady asked a question, and when I heard myself answer—immediate tears. I couldn’t get out of there fast enough. At thirty years old, I sobbed in my […]
Hips Don’t Lie: Idolatry and the Degradation of Women
You know what makes a woman dance on stage while exposing her body for all to see? Idolatry. Rather than merely providing entertainment, she thinks she’s actually controlling men with her body. She thinks that sexy=strong and she uses that “strength” to entice and control the opposite gender. If she gets the attention she craves, […]
People Let Me Tell You ’bout Godly Friends
What makes a good friend? Harry Nilsson liked his best friend so much he wrote a song about him. “People let me tell you ’bout him he’s so much fun.” Fun. Is that the mark of a good and godly friend? There’s a new trend on Pinterest among today’s youth. Perfectly posed pictures of “friends” […]