Taking the Self Out of Self-Care
“Self-care” has become a prolific term for anyone who feels overextended, burned out, and busy. But I am concerned that the pursuit of self-care leads us to disobey Scripture.
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My Best Advice for Women Starting Seminary
A woman's seminary experience is unique. After a decade of experience, conversations, and observations, this is my best advice for any female planning to go to seminary.
The Full-Time-Stay-at-Home-Working-Mom (Part 2)
I get asked a lot how I both stay at home with my kids and work full time from home. While I am not an expert and I do not do this perfectly, this is my attempt to answer how I try to be both a present mom and a good employee.
The Full-Time-Stay-at-Home-Working-Mom (Part 1)
I get asked a lot how I both stay at home with my kids and work full time from home. While I am not an expert and I do not do this perfectly, this is my attempt to answer how I try to be both a present mom and a good employee.
Do We Really Have All Things in Common?
If we believe that Scripture is true, then we believe that the gospel has the power to unite us as fellow believers, regardless of our disagreements.
My Favorite Parenting Advice
There is one piece of advice that, so far, I have received more than any other. It is always unsolicited. But I never get tired of hearing it. The phrasing may not always be the same but the message is.
Climbing Up the Slide- A Reflection on Habit Changes
In 2020, I leaned into bad habits begun years earlier. It led me to the bottom of a downward spiral in my mental and emotional health. This is the difference changing my habits made to my spiritual, mental, and emotional well-being.
Why I Shifted from Setting Goals to Building Habits
Rather focusing on a list of goals to achieve or New Year's resolutions to (not) follow, I have increasingly begun to speak and think in terms of habit building.
God can use me right where I am. Encouragement or Excuse?
Where you live, where you work, and your relationships are no accident. The Lord can, indeed, use you right where you are.
