Christian Unity Is Not What You Think It Is
As the world around us develops deeper divisions, many Christians are calling out for unity. Some make it sound as if unity is the utmost priority for Christians…at any cost. This idea of Christian unity is equated to love and…
Christian, Should You Shelter Your Child?
I was born in the 1980’s when sheltering children wasn’t really a thing. I came home on the bus to an empty apartment every day after school, left on a Saturday morning to play with friends with no instructions besides…
The 10 Worst Pieces Of Marriage Advice I’ve Ever Heard
Getting engaged is such a beautiful time in a woman’s life, and she wants to share the joy of the moment with everyone around her. People look at the ring, ask about wedding colors, compliment the fiancé, and begin to…
5 Reasons I Won’t Jump On The Dave Ramsey Bandwagon
I am walking into dangerous territory by speaking critically of Dave Ramsey, but after years of privately thinking people should avoid him, he’s finally begun to expose what is hiding under the surface. And by extension, his company, Ramsey Solutions,…
5 Reasons You Should Stop Being A Messy Christian
Too frequently, people take the worst things about themselves and embrace them as a significant part of their identities. These folks remind us that they are not perfect, and they are the way they are. The end. The idea of…
Rick Warren And The Problem With Celebrity Pastors
I wrote a post about Rick Warren and Saddleback Church directly following the news that Saddleback had ordained three female pastors. I posted what I knew about Saddleback and Rick Warren in the hope of warning believers. Instead, I had…
Why Churches Are Becoming LGBTQ+ Allies
When I was saved in 2009, same-sex marriage was not a federally protected right, and thus, was illegal in most states. However, multiple states were actively fighting to make same-sex marriage legal at that time. Generally, churches still upheld biblical…
Is Children’s Ministry Worth The Effort?
A few years ago, I would have said that children’s ministry is a waste of time. I understand why that makes me sound like a jaded, single, child-hating twenty-something. However, I’m a married woman with five children who is turning…
Ministry Life: Boundaries
Ministry life is littered with traps. Don’t misunderstand me, though, because I’ll be the first one to tell you about how being a pastor’s wife has blessed me. Actually, my husband’s ministry has blessed our entire family. Nonetheless, the blessings…
Sex And The Church: 8 Bad Teachings
For the last few years, women have been stepping forward to share their experiences with sexual assault, sexism, and plain ol’ icky behavior aimed at them. In 2017, the #metoo hashtag went viral, and an avalanche of stories came out.…
