October is one of the most popular months to get both engaged and married. Thus, a few of you probably got a ring or took a walk down the aisle. Congrats. Marriage is a wonderful thing. I myself am engaged and plan to get married at some point. That said, it’s not for everyone. In…
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On Being a Pastor and Pregnant (and Why I Can’t Carry Your Weight)
I found out I was pregnant at the happiest place on earth. It was Mother’s Day and I was on vacation at Disney World. Go figure. I noticed my normally regular period hadn’t come which is usually no biggie. I would chalk it up to stress. Except now, thanks to acupuncture, I was used to…
When Cinderella Got it Wrong
I get asked a lot whether Not Cinderella stems from some childhood obsession with the story of Cinderella. It doesn’t. I was never overly intrigued by her. The story didn’t stand out anymore than other Disney versions of fairy tales I had heard. But, what I did notice was her mainstay popularity in our culture and elevation to a heroine.
Reconsidering Hell
HELL. As a child growing up there weren’t too many words that could incite so much fear into my little body. I had never seen the place before, but the grown-ups at church made sure I knew what it looked like. A burning lake of fire. Gnashing of teeth. Yelling. Torture. Thirst. Devil with a pitchfork…optional.
An Open Letter to Men Who Love Sundresses
To: Every man who has ever referenced “sundress season” In a few short weeks summer will be ushered out of our presence with the arrival of fall. If you live in a place with seasons, with it will go warm and humid days, block parties, barbecues and more skin being shown off than covered up….
#TeamNoBabies? 5 Tips to Survive the Family BBQ.
Family is awesome. And they suck. Learn how not to kill them.
Why I Ran.
Painful. Ugly. Guilt-Ridden. Depressing. And the best decision of my life.
