Category Archives: Faith

The Intersection of Independence (Bottle-feeding is Emotional)

Ten weeks of 1-2 night feedings was starting to grate on me. Don’t get me wrong – I’ve been so blessed to have a kid who gets good long stretches of sleep. But waking up constantly at 2 or 3 every morning – well – we all know that two fragmented four hour sessions isContinueContinue reading “The Intersection of Independence (Bottle-feeding is Emotional)”

Memory Loss, Burp Cloths, and Measuring Up: 3 Things Learned in Month 2

In keeping with my goal of writing down some thoughts on what I am learning each new month of mommyhood, here are 3 new things from month number 2 (if you missed my post from month 1, you can check that out here!): 1. Smiles induce memory loss. More specifically, my baby’s smiles. There haveContinueContinue reading “Memory Loss, Burp Cloths, and Measuring Up: 3 Things Learned in Month 2”

Thoughts from a New Mom: When the Poop Overfloweth

It had been an incredibly long and endless day. So around 10 am, Ben and I decided to venture out of the house. I recoiled from the sunlight like an overrated vampire, and hauled Ben’s 10 lb self plus all his many accessories into the car. The kid was sleeping like a – well -ContinueContinue reading “Thoughts from a New Mom: When the Poop Overfloweth”

Why Social Media has Ruined My Life

So I exaggerated – social media hasn’t ruined my life. And this isn’t a post lamenting the evils of social media. But it’s a thought that popped through my head today as I was attempting to spend a few moments with God. I was sitting on our screened-in porch – something I don’t do enoughContinueContinue reading “Why Social Media has Ruined My Life”

Another Perspective on A ‘Positive Abortion Story’

Recently, a video of a young woman’s abortion procedure has received a lot of attention. This woman said that she wanted to share her story with others and prove that abortion could be a “positive experience.” The video follows her into the procedure and focuses on her face most of the time. She smiles, giggles, and humsContinueContinue reading “Another Perspective on A ‘Positive Abortion Story’”

Everyone has a stage

I couldn’t help but notice all last night and today that a certain Miley Cyrus was trending.  I’ve read multiple statuses (statusi? statusees?), tweets, and blogposts about the apparently mind-blowing/horrifying/raunchy performance by Miley Cyrus on the VMAs.  I didn’t see it, still haven’t, and probably won’t (even though I feel like I already have whatContinueContinue reading “Everyone has a stage”

3801 Lancaster

I just came across a short documentary today about the Gosnell abortion clinic in Philadelphia.  It was put together by a group called 3801 Lancaster who is following the case. It’s only twenty minutes, so if you have the time I would encourage you to watch and draw your own conclusions.  It’s an incredible exampleContinueContinue reading “3801 Lancaster”

my world just became bigger

I made the mistake of spending the last month or so reading the book Radical. I then made the even worse mistake of taking David Platt’s advice and checking out a resource called Operation World.  There’s no denying it now – The world doesn’t revolve around me.  My life is not my own.  And thereContinueContinue reading “my world just became bigger”