A controversy rages within the pro-life movement that may hinder it from achieving its end goal. How can we better link arms in our common cause? — Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/abortion-dies-by-a-thousand-votes
Kobe Bryant is dead
I was watching the Pro Bowl, multitasking as usual, when I heard “Bryant” and “helicopter crash”. I had caught the tale end of the conversation, so I was confused. So I did what any good millennial does and I Googled it. 3 words was all I needed to learn the horrible news that Kobe Bryant … Continue reading Kobe Bryant is dead
Kids Without Car Seats: How My Newborn Exposes Our Nation | Desiring God
On yet another tragic anniversary of Roe v. Wade, let’s renew our prayers for the United States and all other nations with legalized abortion. — Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/kids-without-car-seats I'm not usually one to post articles on controversial topics, but couldn't help myself with this one. The personal illustration of the writer struck a cord in … Continue reading Kids Without Car Seats: How My Newborn Exposes Our Nation | Desiring God
I Get It
I get it. I totally get it now. I know and understand why people start to drink. Or smoke. Or do drugs. Because nothing else covers the pain. Because no one, not even doctors who in theory are certified to help cure your pain, can cure it. Because chronic pain sucks. Because chronic pain seeps … Continue reading I Get It
Let Not Food Destroy the Body: Laying Aside the Weight of Preferences | Desiring God
God has given food an unusual power to bring people together — and to drive them apart. Beware of letting your preferences rob you of love. — Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/let-not-food-destroy-the-body Man did I need this today. Several people around me are obsessing about weight and dieting and it is driving me nuts! Multiple times this … Continue reading Let Not Food Destroy the Body: Laying Aside the Weight of Preferences | Desiring God
OPINION: The Failures of School Discipline in 2019 – WeAreTeachers
Practices like PBIS and restorative justice are on the rise, but do they really work? One teacher's opinion on the failures of school discipline. — Read on http://www.weareteachers.com/school-discipline-failures/ Parents need to be parents. Setting rules. Having firm boundaries. Unlike fish who are friends and not food, parents are NOT friends to their children. Discipline = … Continue reading OPINION: The Failures of School Discipline in 2019 – WeAreTeachers
Hallmark Christmas Movies
It's that time of year. Christmas. And the classic Hallmark Christmas movies can now be found on more than Hallmark. Open Netflix. Open Hulu. Open Amazon. And there they are. Sappy Christmas movie. Christmas movie about love. A happy ending. With basically the same plot line. Just different jobs. A different location. A different ailment/problem. … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas Movies
Ten Questions for a New Year | Desiring God
— Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/ten-questions-for-a-new-year Instead of resolutions for 2020, which you will probably break within the first month, why not try something different? Why not answer these questions? I did. Honestly. Taking each question one at a time. Not thinking of any of my other answers. But focusing on each question. One at a time. … Continue reading Ten Questions for a New Year | Desiring God
It’s the thought that counts
Sitting in my apartment on Christmas morning. Opening the gifts that my students gave me. The only gifts that are under my tree this year. One thought keeps coming up. No matter how many times I push it away. This same thought keeps coming back. Every time that I have looked at the gifts under … Continue reading It’s the thought that counts
I Was a Misunderstood Muslim: Common Misconceptions About Islam | Desiring God
News about terrorist attacks may teach us about some Muslims, but not about most Muslims — and probably not about the Muslims down the street. — Ler em http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/i-was-a-misunderstood-muslim Having lived in a Muslim country for 2 years, I agree 100% with this former Muslim American's perspective. I experienced more hospitality and kindness from Muslims … Continue reading I Was a Misunderstood Muslim: Common Misconceptions About Islam | Desiring God
Heaven is my Home 