“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
My Top Three Tips for the Blossoming Writer
I never had aspirations to be a writer. Growing up it wasn't on my radar, and not once did I consider it as a potential aspect of my adult life (with the exception of one occasion when a friend and I decided to write the next top-selling Christian teen novel—that only lasted a day and a few ... Read More about My Top Three Tips for the Blossoming Writer
To My Single Sisters: Three Things I Want You to Know
I have been a married woman since the ripe age of 19. So, I'm not writing this from the perspective of someone who has spent an extended season as a single person. However, because many of my friends haven’t gotten married until their mid-or-late-20’s (or 30’s) that means some of my deepest ... Read More about To My Single Sisters: Three Things I Want You to Know
