LGBTQ+ Support Hurts Women
Disclaimer: I will be referring to people who identify as transgender in this post. I will call them by the names they currently use, but I will not be honoring any pronouns that do not match the biological reality of…
10 Ways To Encourage Your Husband
Father’s Day is almost here, and I sincerely hope that people remember to celebrate fathers this year. Each year it seems like more and more women are trying to claim the day as their own because they are single parents.…
The Docuseries, ‘Shiny, Happy People,’ Overplayed Its Hand
Christian circles have been reacting this week to a docuseries that dropped on Amazon Prime on June 2, 2023. Shiny, Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets takes a critical look at the popular conservative Christian ministry called Institute in Basic Life…
Finding A Healthy Church: A Response To Sheila Wray Gregoire And Beth Allison Barr
I have avoided addressing the teachings and books put forth by Sheila Wray Gregoire because, frankly, she exhausts me despite her seemingly sincere desire to help women. She reminds me of people I have known who will win arguments by…
Responding To Your Feedback: Part 2
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…
The Christian Stay-At-Home Mom: Is Staying At Home Enough?
Early on in my role as a Christian stay-at-home mom, I felt like I was wasting my time. My husband was out in the community developing relationships that could offer him opportunities to share Christ. Meanwhile, I was changing diapers,…
How To Identify A Good Christian Ladies’ Retreat
Christian women love a ladies’ retreat, don’t they? These retreats provide women with a chance to get away for a bit, spend uninterrupted time with other women, and hopefully, feel encouraged in their walk with the Lord. Ladies’ retreats vary…
Are You A Hospitable Christian?
What do you think about when you think of Christianity? Things that immediately come to my mind include Jesus Christ, the Bible, prayer, love, and those classic hymns we conservatives love to sing so much. Casseroles, however, rarely come to…
What I Wish I Had Known Before Getting Married
As I write this, I have been married for over thirteen years. Overall, my marriage is a happy one. My husband, Chris, is my best friend, and he makes my life better in every way. If I’m totally transparent, I…
Women Need Theology, Too
Writing a blog has given me countless opportunities to encounter the varying beliefs women across the country hold. These women come from diverse backgrounds and demographics, but one thing unites a great deal of them. They frighten me! The emails…
