“Some Christians in the modern age pit the creation accounts of Genesis against modern scientific explanations for the origins of the world and cosmos…
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A Change of Plan
Our plan is not what I thought it would be. Just last fall, we discussed how we would remodel our home for empty-nesting. We’ve raised our family beneath a Midwest sky and launched three kids into the great wide world—though, not too far away, and always with the promise of home as we’ve grown it.Continue reading “A Change of Plan”
The Best Years
My family will never be the same. For fifteen years, I grew up three boys from single digits to adulthood. For fifteen years, I raised an infant to a young lady. And for fifteen years, we really lived. Like full, boisterous, chaotic, loud, happy, sad, curious, hope-filled, life-filled, love-filled days and months and years. Together.Continue reading “The Best Years”
A Note about March 25
I am in my 5th year of embracing Orthodoxy as an adult (I left the faith as a 19 year old…hardly an adult). One aspect of the faith that has secured my adoration for this walk, is the rhythm of the Church. We read purposeful Scripture all year long, every Sunday, every service. Sometimes, IContinue reading “A Note about March 25”
The Consequence of Mothering
The greatest consequence of mothering is worth it for my babies.
Blatant
The other day, I was telling someone I respect that a semi-trucker was driving recklessly, and their response to me was, “Well, be careful around those, they probably don’t speak English.”
A Hand in Injustice
If I am not mindful, my intense desire for justice sours all goodness. Hatred is kindled, and more often than not, emotions and sharp words cast off Christ in my exchanges.
Using God.
Jesus is not a logo
He is not your poster child
He is not propaganda
Jesus is not one sided
He’s not against any people
He is not your cheerleader…
Post-Selfie World
The past several months, I have stepped away from my regular social media engagement. At first, I swore it off completely. And I’ve noticed a few habits that I never want again…
A Mom I Met
Sometimes, I meet people and learn bits of their story…at the store, at a traffic light, at work, at school. They are often unexpected—the stories I hear—but I am rarely as moved as I was this week during an encounter with a stranger.
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