The worst teachers I had in school were the ones who had forgotten how to go back to the basics. My algebra teacher taught over my head to the kids who were getting it but never took the time to come down to where I was: not getting it. He did feel sorry for me…
For years, I clung to the notion that bad decisions led to bad stories and good decisions led to good stories. I desperately and naïvely wanted to believe this was true—that we had some control over our stories. But we know it isn’t true, don’t we? We live in a broken world, and our stories…
Recently, my husband persuaded me to watch the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe in chronological sequence. That’s twenty-two movies (roughly fifty hours—or three thousand minutes—of superhero cinema), in case you’re wondering. Thor became my favorite storyline, and as a lifelong nerd, I loved the super intelligence of Bruce Banner and Tony Stark. But it wasn’t until…
Trigger warning: Victims of dating-related or marital abuse may find this content difficult. Please be gentle with yourself. Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe. (Proverbs 2:11 NLT) This isn’t your typical feel-good article. It’s not warm and fuzzy; it’s more like an itchy wool blanket. Yet it’s a long-overdue conversation…
Most of us have heard the expression, “Bloom where you’re planted.” It is an optimistic idea and gives us a little boost of confidence when we think on it. But what if where you’re planted is hard? You’re in a difficult time filled with tremendous pain, loss, hurt, so much confusion, so many battles, and…
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” (Rom 12:18 NIV) Recently, I posted a tongue-in-cheek statement on Twitter. My satire landed well with those who got the reference. Those who didn’t, however, were another story. I expected some on the other side of the debate to…