True Feminism: An Unpopular Opinion

In a seemingly never-ending sea of hot topics, gender equality is always near the forefront. Whether it’s called ‘women’s rights,’ ‘female empowerment,’ or ‘the feminist movement,’ it’s all pushing the same agenda. According to society, if you’re not crying ‘I am woman, hear me roar,’ then you’re not supporting other women. Well, I respectfully disagree. …

Relentlessly Pursuing God’s Will

As Christians, one of the biggest comforts is knowing that God has a plan for your life. However, it can also be a source of confusion and frustration. We consistently hear about being in God’s will and to trust Him. Well, how do we know if we’re living according to His plan? How can we …

New Year, Same Enemy

The end of the year always brings reflection and introspection. 2020 was completely unexpected and 2021 was simply its sequel. Unprecedented illness accompanied by tyrannical mandates has monopolized our lives for two years now. Tension is at an all-time high. Society has never been more fractured than it is right now. COVID is fresh in …

Lead Me to the Rock That is Higher Than I

I’m sad to say that I’ve attended two funerals this week. Everywhere I turn, someone is suffering. I can’t remember another time when so many people I love were struggling. The weight of it is crippling. It has a way of piercing your heart and attacking your mind. Death and heartache tend to put things …

Eyes Up. Stay Sharp.

When Thanos arrives in Wakanda for the final battle in Avengers: Infinity War, Captain America finally sees the enemy behind the trauma they’ve endured for the last 10 years. Thanos was the mastermind behind all the evil they had encountered up to that point. Looking upon the face of that evil, preparing to go to …

Love is Love? A Biblical Response

As I write this article, I’m preparing my heart for the extreme reactions it will certainly elicit. Some will shout their agreement and others will call it hate speech. Be that as it may, I simply cannot let this go. I must speak up on behalf of my Savior. Today, a youth pastor in my …

You Weren’t Made to Fit In

A couple days ago, when expressing frustration with his new employer, one of my good friends said, ‘the job is fine, I just don’t like this box they’re trying to put me in.’ It struck me instantly. I immediately empathized because I’ve felt that way more than a few times. However, it’s not just other …

Don’t Let Your Passion Hurt Your Purpose

In the spirit of transparency, I’ve been struggling lately. I’m an emotional girl during normal circumstances and I think we all know we’re not living in anything to close to what we would consider ‘normal.’ Feeling all the feels, as the kids say, seems to be my new normal. Swinging from rage to optimism, I’ve …

The Time is Now, Friends.

Well, I haven’t published an article since July 1st. I don’t typically go that long without writing but you know how it gets. It’s summer; kids out of school, long overdue vacation, I even accepted a new position at a different company for which I’ll start soon. Quite a lot of happenings in my personal …

Is God really our only god?

Most everyone knows the major commandments found in the book of Exodus. Thou shall not kill, commit adultery, steal, take God’s name in vain and thou shall honor your parents and keep the sabbath holy. We’re pretty set on not breaking those. But what about those lower profile commandments? Lying, jealousy, making false idols, and …