Friday, July 4, 2025
When I was in middle school and high school, I remember hearing a lot about peer pressure. I learned to be aware when others were pressuring me to do things I knew weren’t right or that I wasn’t comfortable with. I also learned how important it was to respect other people’s boundaries, and not encourage… Read more
Thursday, July 3, 2025
What does it mean to “live as you are called”? Isn’t that one of life’s biggest questions: “What is my calling?” I don’t know about you, but I am always checking in and asking, “God, is this what you will for my life? Am I on the right path?” When I think about my calling,… Read more
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Both as a female and a newlywed, I have seen today’s Scripture taken out of context far too often. This text has been used by purity culture to shame those who have engaged in sexual intimacy outside of marriage; to harm those in the LGBTQ+ community; to diminish women’s voices and spiritual gifts; and against… Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Most days, we’re tempted to see ourselves through the world’s lens: flawed, not enough, falling short. We feel pressure to do more. Be more. Prove ourselves. And for what? To keep up with unrealistic expectations? To compare ourselves to the world around us? To scroll… Read more