I’m probably treading on thin ice with this article. The wiser part of my conscience told me to leave this issue alone. But this subject bugs me. And I know that it is the bane of many women’s summers—the bikini question. Not just for us, but for our daughters as well. Rachel Clark wrote a...

I’ve kind of had a theme song going for this baseball and softball season—99 Shades of Crazy, by JJ Grey and Mofro. No, it’s not Christian, and it has a bad word in it. But the title fits me lately. These days I don’t know if I’m bringing the right child to the right place, and I’m hoping that none...

Tim Chester, A Meal with Jesus (Crossway, 2011) If you thought I was through with my passion to learn about the eschatological factor of feasting, especially how it is portrayed in the gospel of Luke, you are sadly mistaken. Interestingly, I can be the same way with my theology as I am with food. I...

My friend Dana is at it again. And today you are in for a treat. For the anniversary of Anne Boleyn's beheading, Dana Tuttle has put together a mini history lesson to show us how God uses imperfect people to accomplish his sovereign will. Enjoy! I admit it! I’m obsessed! The Tudor era: Anne Boleyn...

The Aquila Report posted an excellent article yesterday from Psychology Today claiming that we are raising a nation of wimps. There were so many good points in this piece (which I highly recommend you read ) that I may write several articles in reflection. One of the major themes is over-parenting...

One October afternoon my aunt Sandra gave me a call at college. She excitedly claimed that she knew who my future husband was. With my curiosity aroused but my will very doubtful, I asked for some details. He was her son’s second grade teacher. Strike one. As a Junior majoring in Elementary...

Although I try to hold on to the delusion that I am still young, rapid technological changes serve as a perpetual reminder of my real age. I have found myself shaking my head with the cliché, “Kids these days…” With the advancements in phone technology and the boom in social media, I have observed...

This is the question that God asks Adam after he partook of the forbidden fruit. We are going through Genesis in my Bible study now, and we have come to the Fall. Today these words from God really shocked me. They are so gracious! I can’t imagine the fear overtaking Adam and Eve as they hear God...

[caption id="attachment_1966" align="alignright" width="216"] This is the March-April Issue.[/caption] I’m sure you’ve heard the reports that social media is making us more lonely. You can probably confirm this statistic in your own experience. In an article for the latest issue of Modern...

[caption id="attachment_1955" align="alignleft" width="300"] It looks so easy.[/caption] Every now and then a Facebook post will get ya. Kristie Anyabwile posted this just yesterday (it may be a quote form Nancy DeMoss, as she was tagged in it): "Children will often cultivate an appetite for that...

Sometimes we may think that we are the only ones that “get it.” Or, maybe those in our small circle or coalition. Rarely do we think the older generations have the insight that we have developed. We can easily begin thinking this way when it comes to the biblical understanding of sexuality. This...

This repost is kind of a eulogy. If only I knew I was pulling my last espresso shot... This is a picture of my beloved, Ma Lady . She is a Gaggia Achille lever espresso machine (Insert Tim-the-tool-man grunting). Every morning I long to see her face and flip on her switch. I know her intimately:...

Brad Hambrick, Burnout (P&R, 2013) Like every other morning, I awoke at 6 o’clock to write and study. By 7:00, it was time to rotate to my next usual station, performing the talented task of making breakfasts and lunches simultaneously. Only this time it is Saturday, so my girls are sleeping in...

For the same reason that atheists are, we talk about God too much. For some cockamamie reason, I don’t have a “Housewife Theologian” Facebook page. I know it’s not the smartest (non)move, but it fits in the same category for why I never joined a sorority—I don’t feel the need to ask people to like...

[caption id="attachment_1887" align="alignleft" width="183"] That's *Byrds[/caption] Sometimes when I push the “publish” button I’m even more scared than usual. Even though my last article was about caring too much about what other people think, I find myself still worried that I’m going to offend...

In Part 1 of The Christian Creed , I shared how Puritan Edward Reynolds (1599-1676) referred to Psalm 110 as “’ symbolum Davidicum’ , the prophet David’s creed” ( The Whole Works of Right Reverend Edward Reynolds, Vol. 2 ). This Psalm, containing a mere seven verses, reveals the Christian...

There’s a great article in the latest March/April 2013 issue of Modern Reformation Magazine interviewing Thomas Bergler about his book, The Juvenilization of American Chrisitanity . I haven’t read the book yet, but I enjoyed the interview. One thing that Bergler said particularly stood out to me:...

That’s my one word to sum up parenthood. My husband and I actually toasted last night to the fact that this is just the beginning. We are out of the diaper/toddler/food-throwing stage, and all three of our children are adjusted well in school. Well, at least they are seemingly well-adjusted. My 13-...

The Creedal Imperative , Carl R. Trueman (Crossway, 2012) Apparently, this book is too cool for a subtitle. Carl Trueman has a market on cool by rebelling against cool. Especially skinny jeans. But I digress. I’m thinking something like, “The Indicatives are Imperative.” But that’s just me. Does...

Here’s a question that produces opinionated answers. Stephen Prothero, in his book Religious Literacy , thinks we should. But it isn’t for the reason most would assume. First, there are those that think that we need to bring prayer and daily Bible reading back into the public schools. After all,...

I didn’t realize when I was reading Simonetta Car’s biography on Lady Jane Grey to my kids that this week marks the anniversary of her execution. Today, in fact. This book is part of a series of biographies for 7-12-year-old readers. But they are so good, I enjoy reading them aloud. As wonderful as...

This is the question that came to my mind as I was reading Carl Trueman’s booklet, The Real Scandal of the Evangelical Mind . Particularly after this statement: Lacking a strong doctrinal center, evangelicalism’s coherence as a coalition of institutions and organizations is about to come under a...

What we know about God, our theology, affects our Christian walk. This is certainly true regarding perseverance. Christians have many ideas about how we prevail to the end. One idea I saw a lot of growing up goes along with the “once saved, always saved” doctrine. I think the doctrine has good...

There’s a plethora of blogs out there about blogging and writing. Since I’m having a book published and I have the whole blog thing going on, I try to read up on some of the tips offered. It seems that so many of the websites are filled with people selling eBooks that hold the 6 secrets you need to...