November 12, 2012April 10, 2023a piece of my mind, Christianity and Politics When winning at politics means losing something better. The response to my last post has shown that there are a few things I should probably clarify, in terms of what […] Read more
November 8, 2012April 10, 2023a piece of my mind, so do something about it, this life together thing So You Think Winning at Candyland Actually Matters A Plea For Perspective Dear friends on the religious right. Some of whom are beloved readers here. (Yes, I have conservative friends. […] Read more
October 18, 2012April 10, 2023a piece of my mind, personal growth Be Strong and Courageous If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years it’s that strong isn’t something you feel, strong is what you do. I’ve […] Read more
September 28, 2012April 10, 2023a piece of my mind, so do something about it, we like adventures I went out for ice cream and came back with a homeless woman – Part 6 Part 1Part 2Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Tuesday night, while the kids were getting ready for bed, April appeared again. She […] Read more
September 12, 2012April 10, 2023a piece of my mind, so do something about it, The Charis Project Some More Thoughts on Poverty In my last post On Having Stuff I talked about the type of mental poverty inherent in holding onto stuff you don’t […] Read more
July 10, 2012April 10, 2023a piece of my mind, the parenting files Tilting at Windmills There are two different ways to go through life. Afraid, or confident. In grew up in the church of the afraid. Otherwise […] Read more
June 17, 2012April 10, 2023a piece of my mind, the parenting files, this life together thing What Father’s Do Dad’s take you higher In Aaron’s post A Big Enough Story, that I linked to last week, he concludes by asking what […] Read more
May 11, 2012April 10, 2023a piece of my mind, analyzing the ties that bind, capturing contentment, learning how to not be afraid, letters to a mother, life with short people, the parenting files The Mythical Self There is a huge amount of conversation on my post at blogher, you may remember it, about my choice to stay with […] Read more
April 11, 2012April 10, 2023a piece of my mind, personal growth Gratitude is a Choice I’ve been thinking about habits lately, and the power they have in our lives. There’s a woman I know who has suffered […] Read more
March 28, 2012April 10, 2023a piece of my mind Good Christian B*tches – If the shoe fits… I get a lot of emails from the conservative Christian perspective because of the home school groups I’m in. One came through […] Read more