September 11, 2001. The phone rang at 3:30am. It didn’t surprise us. Our mom had gone into labor the day before and she and our…
Category: Personal Opinions
Fantasies, Magic & the Christian Reader
Last Christmas, I was introduced to the books of a Christian historical romance author. As I’ve said before, I am very particular about the Christian…
Personal Political & Social Views: Accountability
“Who am I to judge?” This is a statement you have likely heard many times. Often it’s spoken by someone who judges without a second…
Our Either/Or Society
I have a confession to make: I read the comments sections on news articles. Even though I know I shouldn’t—even though I tell myself that…
Pre-birth Nicknames & Why We Use Them
“I told my brothers that I want to name my future son Tiernan,” the labor and delivery nurse said. “They don’t like it.” “And that’s…
Personal Political & Social Views: Social Media
As I’ve said before, I’m a woman with strong opinions. That includes political opinions. Much more than I’ve ever shared. After all, my dad is…
The Value of Silence
A couple of weeks ago, I watched a volcano erupt on social media. As with most volcanoes, there were signs that danger was coming. The…
The Other Side of the Danish Welfare State
Over the past few years, I have seen a lot of articles shared on social media about the Scandinavian welfare state. I think it is…
Viral Religion
Author’s Note: The views expressed in this post are my responsibility and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Church of Jesus Christ of…
My Views on Immigration
Author’s Note: The views expressed in this post are my responsibility and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Church of Jesus Christ of…