What happens when a child is taught a belief system before they have the developmental capacity to question, contextualize, or understand it, and that belief system includes a framework of “us who are good” versus “them who are sinful. I watched a video the other morning that made my stomach turn. It was a father […]
What if you stopped asking, “What can I buy my child?” and started asking, “What can I expose my child to?” Because your child does not need another video game. They probably don’t need another $200 pair of shoes. They don’t need the newest phone, tablet, gaming system, headphones, or whatever shiny piece of technology […]
Why emotionally healthy women are no longer settling for potential. Dickstraction (noun) Someone who enters your life looking like a blessing but leaves you distracted from your purpose, questioning your worth, and apologizing for standards that were never too high. Not to be confused with: Husband Material Someone whose presence multiplies your peace, protects your […]
Sometimes the story changes when you stop living it and start reading it. Some of us grew up with our bullies. We learned their moods.We learned their triggers.We learned when to stay quiet.We learned how to smooth things over.We learned how to forgive without an apology.We learned how to sweep things under the rug because […]
I saw a post yesterday where a man said he wanted four things in a relationship: 1. Monogamy 2. Intentionality 3. Loyalty 4. Trust And comment after comment all said some version of “YES, those are the most important things!”🤦🏻♀️ So… I couldn’t help myself. I had to comment. 😂 Because I see this ALL. […]
This morning, I ran into Aldi to grab a couple of things. In front of me in the checkout line was a husband and wife with two adorable little kids, dressed looking like they had just left church. The little girl, maybe 5 or 6, cautiously smiled at me while I loaded my things onto […]
I was talking with a friend recently about how exhausting it is to constantly negotiate with ego at work. He was sharing how every time he made a suggestion to his team (genuine, well-intentioned, focused on improvement) it got dismissed. Not debated. Not even considered. Just brushed aside. It reminded me of a chapter in […]
If you’ve been here for a minute, you already know how I feel about this ugly rise of Christian Nationalism. And if you’re still here, I’m guessing I haven’t offended you yet. (Some of my own family have blocked me, so… we’ve already filtered the audience a bit. 😅) I went on another one of […]
My birthday is this week and as I stand on the edge of 48 and reflect on year 47, I can honestly say this past year cracked me wide open. This was the year I met myself —> truly met myself. I learned more about who I am, how I operate, and why I’m here […]
Hypocrisy isn’t hiding. It’s on full display. We are watching it unfold in real time. How can we claim to be doing God’s work while promoting hate, racism, homophobia, and the dehumanization of entire communities? How can we grieve the loss of a bully, without ever acknowledging the harm he inflicted on countless lives? How […]
