The term "Mental health" is a buzz word right now that's getting thrown around and used in direct relation to school shootings and other horrific violent crimes. A blog post of one's opinion can't say what needs to be said regarding mental health but I have thoughts on mental health that I want to share. Just like my eyes are being opened to racism in new ways my eyes are also ... Read More »
Difficult topics
Should I make my teenager go to church?
Should I make my teenager go to church? This is a question I've been asked before and while I'm not sure I'm qualified to answer it I'll try my best knowing I could be wrong and could change my views on this as I grow in wisdom and in parenting. Let me paint the scenario based on conversations I've had with people. You’re trying your best to raise your children in a way ... Read More »
Should I say “Black”, “African American” or “Person of Color”?
I'm going to admit that I get uncomfortable talking about racism. I fear sounding racist in talking about it and fear even more the possibility of being racist without even realizing it. So I'm still fumbling my way around understanding racism and what part I might can play in helping it go away. There's no place for racism in a Christian's life so I keep reading and asking ... Read More »
A Missionary shares her story of addiction
Laura Andrew is someone I want you to meet. She's married to Rodney and they have two daughters and a son and they are serving God on the mission field in Costa Rica. I went to the same church with Laura growing up. She was quite a bit younger than me but we knew each other and went on youth group outings, etc. I never knew of her struggle with alcohol until I interviewed ... Read More »
Could Holy Communion trip up brothers and sisters in Christ?
A question came in for Elizabeth who did a brave blog interview about her alcohol addiction and recovery. The question was centered around Communion being served in churches and how this could effect one recovering from an alcohol addiction when the grape juice isn't grape juice but instead is the real deal wine. Would this be hard for one who is in the middle of recovery? Her ... Read More »
Alcohol addiction is no respecter of persons.
She stood up on the last day of the Christian women's retreat I was attending and shared with us how she was celebrating two years of sobriety. Up until then she shared her struggle only with her husband and a few close friends who, thank God, gave her the support and encouragement she needed. She has a relationship with God who was her main help through her struggle with ... Read More »
5 ways to survive Mother’s Day when you want to be a Mom but aren’t.
Mother's Day is a sweet day of honoring our Moms and our children. Flowers, dressing up, pictures, cards that share our heart's message and on and on the celebrating goes. But there are women most likely in your midst who are having a hard time celebrating because of an ache inside. A deep ache that can't always be explained. She might be the woman who is barren and longs to ... Read More »
How we’re handling The Shack and Beauty & The Beast as a family.
Hi friends - this post is to share where we're coming from on two movies Christians are talking about right now. We might land in different places on one or both of the topics and it's okay to do that. It's the beauty of respect within community. I read the Shack when it first came out but have not seen the movie. I've watched a few interviews with the author to better ... Read More »