If you’ve run in Christian circles long enough, you are familiar with the Proverbs 31 woman. She is the Biblical measuring stick by which husbands look for wives and women look for inspiration. She has been used as an encouragement and teaching tool. Unfortunately, she has also been used by some in the church as …
“Why is it called Aslan’s Table?” asked Lucy presently. “It is set here by his bidding,” said the girl. “But how does the food keep?” asked the practical Eustace. “It is eaten, and renewed every day,” said the girl. “This you will see.”-Chronicles of Narnia, Voyage of the Dawn Treader We were on a flight …
There was an incident in our house today that has caused me to question my parenting abilities in their entirety. I’m still reeling from the events and not quite sure where I have gone wrong, but I assure you, it is under careful review. It all started with F calling from upstairs, “I need …
Are you feeling guilty yet over those holiday pounds and indulgences? Well, read on, because I’m about to make you feel a whole lot worse. Here’s a fun fact about me: I’ve never once made a New Years resolution. I haven’t made one and then not stuck to it- I mean I’ve actually never made …
The 5 stages of grief are: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance. According to my Facebook newsfeed, it is clear to me that in the last 10 days, society has collectively steamrolled our way past denial and we have moved right on to anger. Good news: we are getting somewhere. Bad news: we may not …
12.14.12 I have spent all day pushing my tears down. Pushing, pushing, pushing, because diapers need to be changed and food needs to be made and because no amount of my tears can make anyone’s baby come back. It’s times like this when we all, Christians included if we’re honest, question God’s sovereignty. We all …