“A true woman is a true human being who, at her best, displays all the best qualities of humankind. Other than the physiological differences, a woman who puts her mind to it can do anything a man can do.” So says a random woman on the street. Hey, something in the study that I…
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True Womanhood – Why Airplanes Aren’t In the Bible
It’s one thing to talk in generalities about millenials leaving the church, to read books and ponder the reasons why. But it’s another thing to have one person talk about specific reasons why they’re teetering on the edge. I think so, anyway. But I’m just that one person. Maybe this won’t actually mean much….
My Sacred “Twitter” Friends
When I started blogging, it was to build a platform. I thought you could just sit down, whip out some brilliance, get loads of fans, and then churn our those best-selling books that your people would buy. *insert hysterical laughter* Oh to be young and naive again. Church talks a lot about how community is…
I Wasn’t Raped, But I Was Still Violated
*trigger warning for abuse, victimization, assault, creeps* Curled up in the seat, turned toward the windows, I wish for this to be over. I sleep. I wake up, and he knows. I try and pretend, but to no avail. He’s talking again, taking on a familiarity that he hasn’t earned. ‘Please, Jesus,’ I beg. Please let…
That’s What He Said – Feminism
Today’s post comes from my husband. He grew up a son of a pastor in very conservative, country churches. Over the past few months, as we have talked about feminism, and as he’s met people like Danielle and Dianna, his perception of feminism has changed. He is trying to learn and understand what women mean,…
Here I Stand – A Feminist
Choose Life
In the documentary Half the Sky, a girl rides her bike to school down a long country road. It is lined with trees, but no neighbors. She’s acutely aware she could be kidnapped from this road and sold. She rides anyway. Her choice speaks life and her bravery speaks hope and possibility to the rest of us. Life is…
Living In Transit (A Guest Post)
This is a guest post from Kelley Nikondeha, one of the most fascinating people I’ve met. The way she reads the Bible and talks about it widens my viewpoint every time, and her bicultural life is one I can’t even imagine. I’m so excited that she’s here sharing her thoughts on how she lives her…
Serving Outside of Our Gifts (A Guest Post)
I’m so excited to have J. R. Goudeau posting here today. Thanks to the world of social media, she has become a friend and an inspiring teacher. The way she sacrifices her life for others has challenged me, and so I asked her to share some thoughts about how her life has become shaped in the way that…