Stacy Hanna, what are you thinking?! How could you possibly deprive your child from the classic childhood experience of Santa Clause–It goes hand-in-hand with being a kid. Kids need to experience magic, make believe and wonder. I understand this can come as a shock. I know so many people who look back on their childhood … More Karaline, There is no Santa Claus
Andrew and I have a precious little nine month old daughter. She’s got the cutest wrist rolls, the softest, most kissable cheeks, and brings more joy and frustration into our lives than we ever imagined possible. 🙂 I was browsing through some of our pictures last week from when she was a newborn and had … More Take some time to just “be” with your kids today.
“Judge Not.” We have all heard it used for countless different reasons, in a variety of situations and by all sorts of people–both in the religious community and in secular society. “You don’t like what I’m doing? Judge not!” “Stop being so judgmental! We are called to ‘judge not.’” “I have no right to speak … More “Judge Not?”
People have many opinions regarding what maturity is and isn’t. “He is so immature.” “I can’t believe she’s acting that way; how immature.” “My kid is extremely mature for their age.” “I’ve been told I’m mature for my age.” There are so many different opinions of maturity. Some define it in regards to emotions, some … More Biblical Maturity
I have often referred to marriage as a partnership. After all, once you’re married you have to compromise, right? Give up part of what you want and your spouse should meet you half way- 50/50. I viewed relationships and marriage like that until I got married. Andrew, my husband, challenged me in this by … More Is Marriage 50/50?
I grew up traveling the world…literally. My first overseas experience was at the age of 12 in India. Over the next few years, my family visited Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, England and the United Arab Emirates, all before I graduated high school, and I’ve visited other Countries since then. While visiting these places, my parents intentionally … More Is Disagreement Hatred?
We all have triggers; things about this world that make our hearts race with anger and hatred but also things that ignite a passion inside of us to make truth known. Both of those elements combine within my heart and soul when it comes to one specific issue. Until I met my husband, I knew … More Pornographic Delusions
There are a lot of different views held within the church; some things aren’t worth arguing over and really need to be left alone. I think we can all say a big “amen” to that. But others, if left alone, will slowly start decaying the very fabric of our church and our faith. Black and … More Women’s High Calling in Ministry
(written in March 2014) Well, it sure has been a while since I pumped out a blog. There are a number of reasons for this, the first being that I have simply had no idea what to write about. I have a few beginnings written, as well as one entire entry, but they just haven’t … More Life. Has. Changed. [the closing of a chapter]
“A Baby-Tude?! Are they pregnant?!” No. Not that we know of at least. I’m not about to announce a pregnancy. Rather, I want to discuss an attitude that I think is tragically gaining momentum in our society and is, in fact, contributing to a lesser view of children and humans in general. I’m talking about the … More Baby-Tude
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