Category: Thoughts
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Leaving with a Full Heart
I found my way into Evangelical Christianity a broken and hurting young woman. I leave it with so much more. Hands still open to the cross, still outstretched and empty to receive Christ, who is MORE than enough. There has been so much good in my time in evangelical circles from about 2008 until today.…
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Step-Motherhood
This weekend, my stepson, asked, “Why is there a Happy Mother’s Day card on the fridge?” I answered simply, “So-and-so gave it to me.” Innocently, and accurately, he pointed out, “But you’re not a mother.”
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Embracing Messy Middles
A few months ago, I had a panic attack. I paced back and forth, and wept and found myself pulled down like gravity had multiplied and my arms and head were too heavy. I wanted to make myself small, invisible, to protectively shrink away. I remember my weeping being uncontrollable, desperately trying to be quiet…
Restoration Years 