Conservative And Christian Aren’t The Same Thing
The last several years have offered Christians a bit of hope concerning their place in the culture and politics. Conservatives, in response to the likes of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and tech giant Bill Gates, have stepped…
The Lonely Pastor’s Wife
I’ve been a pastor’s wife for about nine years. It feels like I always have always been, but I also know those years are a drop in the bucket for the women who have stood beside pastor husbands for three,…
Examining Greg Locke’s Teachings in ‘Come Out In Jesus Name’
My heart is broken over how churches and ministries use Jesus to propagate false and sometimes dangerous teachings. Manipulation paired with a veneer of Christianity seems to be enough to convince people to believe unbiblical teachings and to become ardent…
What’s The Hurry, Christians?
A breakout session with author, Claudia Barba, at a ladies event I recently attended convicted me in a big way. She discussed hurry, and everything she said about it resonated with me. I am in a hurry. Every day. All…
Is A Small Church Right For You?
What size church is the best size to attend? Where should pastors who are looking for work apply? There are strong opinions regarding church size, and I’m happy to sit back, eat my popcorn, and take in the show. However,…
Christians And The Cultural Obsession With “Body Count”
If social media has proven anything about itself, it’s that it can be a total dumpster fire. Sometimes it feels as if the worst of humanity is congregating for a club meeting or something. Sadly, Christians aren’t immune to getting…
Teach Your Kids The Bible: Reviewing Israel Wayne’s ‘Foundations In Faith’
One of my greatest passions is for Christian women to grow in their faith and walk with the Lord. You might say I want them to have a Set-Apart Walk. I’ve been a Christian for fourteen years, and I’ve attended…
Yes, You Can Love Christ And Stand Against The Government
Other than memes (a girl’s gotta find the joke in the dark times…), I have resisted making too many comments about the government reaction to Covid-19 in mixed company. I have, however, seen many Christians lie down like the doormats…
5 Verses For When Life Gets Hard
Early in my Christian life my pastor asked me to give a short version of my testimony which included how I was different after salvation. I’m always happy to share my testimony, so I quickly agreed. All but my shaking…
Responding To Your Feedback: Part 4
Every so often I receive comments on my blog posts and emails from readers who want to share their input on what I have written. Although many are supportive and friendly, plenty of others are critical, mean-spirited, inaccurate, or some…
