Does anyone feel like a whole new vocabulary has surfaced the past couple of years? I certainly do. Not all these words are brand new themselves, but the definitions are morphing, and they’re being used in contexts that vary from their traditional meaning. One of these words is ... Read More about Misogyny: What It Is and What It Isn’t
4 Lessons from My Mothers
Another Mother’s Day is approaching. This time of year always finds me reflecting afresh on motherhood; especially on my own precious mom and the role I am now called to as the mama of four little kiddos (and one soon to be born). I’m often unaware of the many facets of my life that have been ... Read More about 4 Lessons from My Mothers
3 Ways to Fight Perfectionism in Wifehood
“I’ll surprise Judah and clean out that closet this afternoon,” I thought to myself one morning as I made my daily to-do list. It was a spot that had been asking for some tender, loving care for far too long, and Judah, whose love language is organization (well, one of them), I was sure would be ... Read More about 3 Ways to Fight Perfectionism in Wifehood
Love and Legalism: Reflections on “Purity Culture”
I can still see all those book covers in my mind’s eye. If you’re around my age and grew up in a conservative Christian home, you, too, would probably recognize some of the ones I'm talking about: the publications from the late ‘90’s-early 2000’s on dating (or not dating) and romantic ... Read More about Love and Legalism: Reflections on “Purity Culture”
On Rachel Hollis and Harriet Tubman
Well, this is a rather uncharacteristic blog post for me, because I’m not typically one to publicly address hot topics or give my two cents on the most recent explosive stories. But this subject is burning on my heart, and I feel compelled to say something. There has been quite the uproar this ... Read More about On Rachel Hollis and Harriet Tubman
