As more information emerges from the Uvalde, Texas shooting on Tuesday, my sadness deepens. What is wrong with us? Like many of you, I keep thinking, "how could something like this happen?" How can someone buy an automatic weapon (yes, it was an automatic weapon) so easily? Again, what is wrong with us? I feel … Continue reading Something is seriously wrong
Personal Stories
Reimagining the Story
Stories are significant, especially the ones that get retold each year. Riena Eisler writes, “we humans live by stores” and the Christmas holidays are a testament to that for it is hard not to see a nativity scene displayed in our neighbors’ lawns, in front of churches, or in all types of stores. The stories … Continue reading Reimagining the Story
Living in the Unknown
"Our life is a faint tracing on the surface of mystery." Annie Dillard, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek I think it's fair to say we all had different expectations for 2020 than global pandemic. Quarantine and pandemic are new experiences for everyone and we are equally faced with an unknown future. We also share the experience of … Continue reading Living in the Unknown
Same Old Crap
It was never my plan to take a year hiatus from posting on my blog but the time just flew by. During my lapse of silence, I have been reading, pondering and listening to those around me on the subject of women and Christianity (I did also have a baby which drastically changed the pace … Continue reading Same Old Crap
Etched in Black
As an evangelical, I was encouraged from a young age to read and study my bible furiously. When I came across Paul's first letter to Timothy, I was extremely confused. What did Paul mean by saying "I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet"?... Continue Reading
Are Women Human? 