Now that I have two daughters I am becoming increasingly more aware of gender issues in our culture and in the church. I’m also more aware than ever about how women continue to be oppressed in our country and around the world. My eyes have been opened to the fact that women are just as oppressed now as in years past.
Category: community
As girl moms, it’s important that we continue to grow ourselves becoming more like Jesus and of course stronger in who we are in Him. One part of growth is being strong in our community relationships.
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Looking Up to Someone Who Can Mentor You
Last month I wrote on my experience with the destructive cycle of comparing. I believe this is an area all women (and men, to a degree) struggle with. When I was writing the post, I realized I was trying to justify my comparing by calling it, “looking up to people.” But there is a distinct difference between looking up to people and comparing myself to others.
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How to Live in True Community as the Body of Christ {Part 2}
This is part 2 of the article “How to Live in True Community as the Body of Christ.” Be sure to read part 1 here.
As God is teaching me to be more attentive to the rest of the body, I would like to share with you some simple steps we can take.
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How to Live in True Community as the Body of Christ {Part 1}
I confess. I am living as an island.
Many of us do it. We go to church with plastic smiles and act like everything is ok. We don’t want to admit that our lives are messy or overwhelming or sinful, so we cut ourselves off and don’t allow anyone to connect with us. What’s more, we don’t make much of an attempt to connect with others either.
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Are You Engaging in Messy, Holy Love?
I have a confession to make. I’ve been waiting for my happily ever after, story book ending since I was in the 7th grade. What I loved about romance novels was there was always a beginning, middle, and end. No matter what obstacles were thrown in the protagonists’ paths, they would always end up together and in love.
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3 Ways to Find a Mentor
The one piece of advice I give all single women is to find a mentor. Then, be teachable and listen to her. I say this for several reasons.
Singleness by nature is isolating. You spend a lot of time alone, especially if you live alone. However, God did not intend for us to live in isolation whether we are single or married. We are created for community.
