Raising Strong, Christian Boys: 5 Ways I’m Building Up My Sons’ Character (@ TCW)

My article, Raising Strong, Christian Boys: 5 Ways I’m Building Up My Sons’ Character, went live at Today’s Christian Woman today. I love it that I am blessed with the opportunity to write for Today’s Christian Woman. Sometimes I can’t believe I get to write my heart, and get paid to do it 🙂 However,…… Continue reading Raising Strong, Christian Boys: 5 Ways I’m Building Up My Sons’ Character (@ TCW)

Confessions of a Former Teetotaler: Drinking and Christianity

This story was a hard one for me. When I was given the opportunity by Today’s Christian Woman to write about where I land on the drinking debate and why, I knew doing so would reveal things about me that may change people’s opinions of who I am. I would write a paragraph and think “this…… Continue reading Confessions of a Former Teetotaler: Drinking and Christianity

Christian Kids in Public School at Today’s Christian Woman

Here’s a link to my most recent article at Today’s Christian Woman. Christian Kids in Public School The response to this story has been great for the most part. Except for one pastor who doesn’t approve of my choices. (I’m sure there are more, but he’s the only one who has verbalized it.) Oh well. Everyone…… Continue reading Christian Kids in Public School at Today’s Christian Woman

Five Things I Want My Kids to Know About Sex

Of all the things I’ve had published, this is quite possibly the most difficult one for me to promote for two reasons. 1. In it I shared a part of my private world, and that is more than a little uncomfortable. 2. My take on the subject matter is absolutely counter-cultural. I have no doubt…… Continue reading Five Things I Want My Kids to Know About Sex

When Your Child Doesn’t Like Church

My 10-year-old son does not like church. While my worship leader husband stands before the congregation singing and drawing hearts into focus, I stand by a boy who doesn’t even move his lips. In the past this frustrated me immensely. I wanted everyone to see my kids following the rules and singing with smiles on…… Continue reading When Your Child Doesn’t Like Church