I am guilty of not talking politics with those that disagree with my perspective. Mostly because my opinion on government and politics differs wildly from the people I hold most dear, my family. I admit to blocking and unfollowing A LOT of people since the election, and if we are being honest since before the [...]
Category: Faith
Finished Reading: The Ministry of Ordinary Places by Shannan Martin
Shannan's book The Ministry of Ordinary Places shines a light on the unglamorous ministry of living life as a Christian where you are. You don't need to go to Kenya or Nepal, Chile, or Ukraine to make a difference for God's kingdom. That work, your work could very well be right in front of you. [...]
Epiphany Reflection
Gather round my friends and let me tell you a story. Once upon a time, a baby was born. This was no ordinary baby, this was a king, and this baby king was born in a manger because his parents traveled far and by the time they arrived, the Inn's were full. So, a stable [...]
Advent Reflection on Waiting
Something I've learned as I gotten older is to never diminish another's waiting. We are all waiting on something, the bus, that phone call, him to get on one knee, on our next meal, test results, and so on. The list goes on forever. Somehow, I find we are always waiting on something big during [...]
Faith | Anger & Mourning
Anger and mourning are two emotions I can feel simultaneously. It's a set of emotions I feel frequently, unfortunately. I feel angry when I am typecast as a religious hateful person and I mourn for those who have distorted the love of God into hate speech. I understand the frustrations and hurt feelings we as [...]
Faith | Finished Reading: Imperfect Courage by Jessica Honegger
I had the great privilege to be a member of Jessica Honegger’s Book Launch Team for Imperfect Courage. As a long time fan of Noonday Collection and a self-proclaimed Ethical Fashion Ambassador, this story provided me with encouragement and reminded me that no matter what my story should sound like, the real-life one is so [...]
Respectfully Yours
Respect - a high or special regard Love - strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties (from Webster.com) I've always heard these two phrases in association with respect: You have to give respect to get respect. Respect your elders. You have to give respect to get respect. Can I break this down [...]
My Faith & Feminism
First, yep. Faith & Feminism. Two F words. Second, oh you're still here! Well then, let's begin. I know feminism is an unpopular word, but let me give you the context of that word that makes me use it to describe myself. I am the oldest of 2, with a little sister who is ironically [...]
Faith | Finished Reading: Inspired- Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again by Rachel Held Evans
I'm a long time RHE fan, I'll never forget reading Welcome to Monkey Town (renamed Faith Unraveled) nearly 5 years ago after moving to Colorado the first time in 2012. Every book of hers since then has made a lasting impression on my perspective and my faith walk, her personal journey and deep reflective way [...]
Faith | Jesus & Refugees
This is a tough subject. But one that has been pulling at my attention for a while no matter how many times, I try to ignore it. So, here we go. I understand how lucky (read blessed) I am. But so many people don't have an ounce of the opportunities that I have had in [...]
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