Have you ever blamed the church? I have. It used to be my go-to response to the ills of society. Abortion, drug addiction, poverty, pornography…no matter the issue, my response was, “If only pastors addressed these topics from the pulpit. If only churches had ministries to help those hurting and in need. If there’s a…
While reading Alisa Childers’ book, Another Gospel? A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity I had a Jerry Maguire ‘you-had-me-at-hello’ moment in the first chapter. “Maybe you’re a Christian who feels alone in your beliefs,” she wrote. I wanted to raise my hand high as if I were a student in…
Several years ago, when something outrageous happened in our culture, I would get all riled up and head to my laptop to blog my latest opinion on the matter. Like everyone needed to know my perspective? Ha! I am a writer. It is in my DNA, and this blog was initially created to be a…
WHEN THE LIGHT BEGINS TO FADE: A Mother’s Story about Gender Dysphoria (Part 1)
“Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work.” This quote by C.S. Lewis is one of my favorites. As soon as you hold that beautiful baby in your arms, you realize what truly matters. The birth of a child puts a whole new spin on life’s objectives. When…
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