
Sex in the Sanctuary
When I was a teenager, growing up in a Pentecostal church, Valentine’s Day always meant the same thing: our youth pastor would give us...

What's the Big Deal About a Little Taste?
What’s the big deal about a little taste? Who is it going to hurt? I mean, the food looks AMAZING. Who would blame us for simply eating...

A Few Thoughts As We Head Into Election Season
Labor Day. I cannot believe that it is here already. As a “summer girl,” I hate to see the season coming to an end. Even now, I can...

How Did Paint Get There???
The other day I was doing one of my least favorite jobs: painting door trim. I was very careful not to get any paint on the walls or...

Taking the Leap
A few weeks ago, I spent some time at a pool with a friend and her kids. It was one of the best days of my summer. Even though I...

It's My Life
““One of the best things about being an adult is that you get to choose the life you live.” I was reminded of this truth when a one day...

Let Freedom Ring
I love the 4th of July. Even though we don’t usually go on a vacation or even have a big picnic, it’s one of my favorite holidays. ...

Steadfast: Unshakable Faith in Troubling Times
"If everyone else jumped off a bridge, would you jump, too?" How many of you heard that one growing up? Back in the day, it was every...

So How Are You Doing?
Who doesn't love a good quiz? Gotta admit, I fall for too many of them. After all, don't I need to know what Gilmore Girls character I...

Reopening
So an interesting thing happened to me last week. It was a beautiful Spring day—just warm enough and super windy when some friends...