Already late, I stood in line to check-in for my doctor's appointment. I arrived on time, but then the office told me that my appointment had been moved to a different building--across the Kaiser medical campus. Now I stood queued up for a second time, waiting for nearly ten minutes while the receptionist conversed with the person in front of me. Why do I have a tough time waiting? I knew I needed to read some Bible verses about waiting to get my mind straight again.... Read More
What if Things Were Easy?
Do you remember the Staples commercials from years ago where the red EASY button was available and when pressed, it solved everyone's problems? There was something everyone could relate to about wanting a button to press to instantly find a solution to your issues. What if things were easy?... Read More
Motherhood, Ministry, and My Minivan
If you told me I’d be a minivan-driving mama of four when I first got married, I wouldn’t have believed you. I had no idea what lay ahead, and how my faith, becoming a mom, and driving a minivan would shape me. Motherhood changed me, and my minivan got me there. ... Read More
What Do Christian Scientists Believe About the Blood of Jesus?
Never exposed to the role of blood in biblical Christian theology, I couldn’t fathom what blood had to do with one’s faith. But, as I learned more about God and what he did for me through the actual person of Jesus Christ (not the “Christ idea”), I slowly started to understand this 'blood of Jesus.'... Read More
New Book, Write Your Journey, Helps People Write Their Stories
This past March, I went through the process of selling my 14-year old business, ChurchTechToday. It took a lot of focused energy and effort, but the payoff was huge. Over the summer, I had more time to write and enjoy my family. At the end of September, I celebrated the one-year anniversary of Leaving Christian Science. This book inspired my new book, Write Your Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide to Write Your Life Story Fast.... Read More
Storm Clouds and Silver Linings {Sorrow Adjacent to Blessings}
I was emotionally triggered and couldn't quite find my way out of that place in the moment. We’d traversed our way into dangerous conversational territory again. Having successfully launched our oldest child and were leaving him after several days of helping settle him for his freshman year, our conversation had shifted to “what’s next.”... Read More
Leaving Christian Science Celebrates First Publishing Anniversary
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been one year since releasing Leaving Christian Science:10 Stories of New Faith in Jesus Christ into the world. So many good things have come... Read More
10 Bible Verses About Trauma
It's hard to have trauma in your past that continually causes you pain, whether you've been through emotional trauma, physical trauma, or have complex trauma. I've written about my own journey of experiencing trauma and finding the blessings within trials. It's no picnic, and sometimes I find myself triggered by the same things over and over again.... Read More
What is Christian Minimalism? [Book Review]
Christian Minimalism by Becca Ehrlich is a wonderful primer covering basic Christianity and the minimalistic lifestyle. It offers readers a contemplative look into a simpler way of life. Ehrlich notices... Read More
The Making of Biblical Womanhood [Review]
The debate between complementarian and egalitarian views within the Christian church has gone on for years. Every so often a new book publishes that challenges long-held beliefs in a way... Read More
10 Bible Verses to Ignite Your Morning
I have to admit, I have a love-hate relationship with mornings. On one hand, I love the freshness of beginning a day anew. There’s a sense of hope and redemption... Read More
The Subtle Shift From Boy to Man
The transformation from boy to man is certainly a journey, but it happens in the subtle shifts along the way. ... Read More
