The perspective of a modern-day preacher's wife
Let’s start by putting this out there: The Bible is mostly about men. I’m not saying that is a bad thing, but it’s something we need to acknowledge. Women’s roles in the Bible are often as wives or props, or from a narrative standpoint, as “supporting characters.” Few times are women protagonists in Biblical stories. [...]
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and the Bible has a LOT to say about love. Can I be honest with you, though? I’ve never been a huge fan of Valentine’s Day. I love the idea of a whole day dedicated to celebrating love, but much like New Year’s Eve, I think it’s a [...]
“I have cancer.” Those words echoed in my ears, in my mind, as I choked on sobs. For months, my dad had been complaining of stomach pain. For months, he was misdiagnosed, trying all different kinds of medicine to soothe his discomfort, only to lead us to this moment. “Dad, what am I going to [...]
“Can you take pictures at the Living Nativity this weekend?” my husband asked me. I sighed. “I’d really rather not, if at all possible,” I said. “It’s not that I don’t want to help. It’s just that I have my hands in a lot of different things right now.” I was less than six months [...]
To the one who is over-committed. To the one with more going on than she can handle. To the one who is trying to be everything for everyone. To the one who is tired and grumpy, because she can’t say no. To the one who is making a grocery list in her head while she’s [...]
One of the most common questions I get from people is how to find their purpose. We all yearn for something more, something bigger than ourselves -- and I believe that regardless of our phase in life, we’re often left with that question: What is my purpose? It makes sense that it’s commonly asked. I [...]
Anybody else feel like January 1 comes with loads of pressure? There’s loads of hype around resolutions – making yourself better, trying that new workout routine, improving your diet, reading a book each week, or other goals that may or may not be accomplished in 52 weeks. I love the idea of self-improvement, but I [...]
