Edited to add: Due to popular demand, I’ve put together a short read about Mother’s Day for women who need a little solace, and pastors who need a little help. Check it out here, or by clicking on the cover to the right. Mother’s Day sermons are notoriously awful. Sentimental tripe that leaves some women […]
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We Are the Pharisees
Pharisees get a bad rap. I know, I know–there’s that whole “brood of vipers,” “conspiring to kill Jesus” thing. Not their brightest moments. But did you know that several of Jesus’ followers, and many, many members of the early church, were Pharisees? At the crucifixion, all but one of Jesus’ male disciples ran off–it was […]
Taking Care of Business
Just for fun–this is some very shaky footage I took at the DeepWater JAM, our version of a “recital.” This is the song that kicked off the JAM, with some of our youngest students. The kids are 8-11 (except for the ringers on guitar and bass–and my hubby playing tambourine and directing traffic). The blondie […]
Oppressors, Activists, and Spiritual Stinginess: St. Paul’s Guide to Praying Better Prayers
“And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ.” -Philemon 1:6 I was reading Philemon this weekend, and many things stood out to me. Paul’s tone with Philemon, acknowledging Philemon’s friendship, fidelity, and good […]
More Statistics on Child Abuse, Or, Why Single Moms Should Probably Stay That Way
(I know, I know–another inflammatory title. But if you’re not feeling a bit inflamed by the end of this post, I don’t know what’s wrong with you.) Wading through statistics makes me cranky. My inner journalist, latent as she may be, pitches a fit when she hears people making making vague allusions to “research,” or […]
Simulcasting, Shacking Up, and Very Bad Blogging
I will be the first to admit that I have been a Very Bad Blogger lately. I gave myself permission to put my online presence aside for Lent, but by the time Easter rolled around, I had other things to tackle before I flung myself back into the blogosphere. Like–well–Easter. And kidney stone comebacks. And […]
A Short Word About Birth Control, Health Insurance, and “Religious Organizations”
(Disclaimer–I am recovering from the flu, and only have a few minutes to bang out this post, so I am going to apologize in advance for the gross lack of citation. But that’s what Google is for, right?) This isn’t exactly normal fare for this blog, but the brouhaha about forcing religious organizations to offer […]
Changing the World is Overwhelming. Start Where You Are, and Smile More!
We’re on the second week of the study I’m facilitating on “Half the Church,” and I’m loving the discussions we’re been having. I’ve been so blessed by the insights the women in my community have, and the stories they share. However, this has been a crazy week for me with deadlines, workshops, and the crud taking over […]
Living in the Mess: The Problem With Outcome-Based Christianity
My post about the orphan crisis and world missions is up at Red Letter Christians today. I’ve always struggled a little with that post, feeling that it didn’t quite express what I wanted to get across, so imagine my delight when a commentor said something that clarified the issue for me. “I think something else […]
Natasha and Sophie’s Radical Challenge
If you’ve read this blog for long, you know how much I loved “Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream” by David Platt. Well, my friend Natasha loved it too, and blogged through the entire book. Now, she and her friend Sophie have decided to take on the Radical Challenge, and they’ve invited […]
Evangelicals and Eating Disorders
Yep, you read that right. “Evangelicals and Eating Disorders.” That’s what I’m writing about today. Rachel Stone just rocked my world with her post “How Patriarchy Gave Me an Eating Disorder.” I didn’t quite have the courage to share it on my Facebook wall without a little bit of context, but can I just say […]
Russell the Singing Sample Man: On Using Your Voice, Wherever You Are
Isn’t it amazing when you meet someone whose gift just flows out of them, bubbling up and pouring out like an artesian spring, wherever they are, whatever they’re doing? I had that experience yesterday. The first snowstorm of the year landlocked us on Saturday, meaning that our peaceful Sunday afternoon was transformed into a mad […]
Attention: No Anacondas Allowed!
It’s been a busy couple weeks, and I haven’t had much time to blog, so I figured I’d repost something I wrote a year and a half ago, just in case you could use a laugh. Yes, this is my life. Feb 21, 2010 The cupboard is getting bare, so we stopped by the Poplar […]
My Husband Rocks (Literally)
My husband is one of the most gifted people I know, and I’m not just saying that because of my good taste in marrying him. 🙂 Aaron is an absolutely incredible teacher, one of those people who can take complex, abstract concepts, boil them down to their essence, and help people master them in no […]
When the Best You Can Do is More Than You’ve Got: The Problem With Perfectionism
I don’t know about you, but I tend to be an all-or-nothing person. Hot or cold. In or out. “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might,” and all that jazz. This can be a great thing, but it can also be a serious hindrance. In my life, “do it right, or […]
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