True story: Today, my son brought home a toothbrush and toothpaste from preschool, courtesy of a local dentist who donated his time to come talk to the students about proper oral hygiene. I asked my son what the dentist told them, to which he replied, “He said, ‘I want you to brush your teeth for … Continue reading Pride is a (Not So) Funny Thing
Author: Courtney Boulware
When Valentine’s Day is the Worst
Yesterday I walked around the grocery store fighting back tears as I put things in my cart that would go into meals and care packages for friends facing the unimaginable. I prayed for many people that Valentine's day would go by swiftly and the 15th would be a welcome relief. Let's face it, any holiday … Continue reading When Valentine’s Day is the Worst
Book Review: Afraid Of All The Things, by Scarlet Hiltibidal
Synopsis (From Lifeway.com) What does the gospel say about your fears? What does it say about the irrational ones, like sinkholes in the Target parking lot? How does it speak to the rational ones, like pet scan predictions? And does the gospel have a word for the fears you feel you'll have for life, like … Continue reading Book Review: Afraid Of All The Things, by Scarlet Hiltibidal
Five Christian Organizations That Are Worth Your Investment
Everyone talks about serving and giving and praying, but have you ever felt like you aren't sure where to begin? With so much need and so many organizations addressing those needs, it can seem daunting. Below I am sharing about five different Christian organizations that I believe are well worth your investment. And by "investment", … Continue reading Five Christian Organizations That Are Worth Your Investment
A Roundup of Articles Regarding New York State’s New Abortion Law (and what is on the horizon in VA and VT)
As I scrolled through social media yesterday, it became clear that something significant and newsworthy was happening in New York that had captured the public's attention. New York's governor signed a bill ensuring access to abortion in the state of New York should Roe v Wade be overturned. He then had the World Trade Center … Continue reading A Roundup of Articles Regarding New York State’s New Abortion Law (and what is on the horizon in VA and VT)
Praying Scripture in Seasons of Worry
I don't want to brag or anything, but I am an Enneagram 6, which basically means that I'm prone to a great deal of anxiety when I am tending toward unhealth. Well, that's how I read it anyway. My friends tell me it means that I am loyal and capable, which is why you should … Continue reading Praying Scripture in Seasons of Worry
What We Can Know About the Future (and What We Can’t)
Do you ever try to Google your future? Seriously. Do you ever sit down at your computer and stare at the search bar as it taunts you with its flashing cursor? Honestly, that cursor seems a bit smug to me at times; as though she knows secrets she’s refusing to spill. Hoping I wasn’t the … Continue reading What We Can Know About the Future (and What We Can’t)
Meeting Everyday Needs: When Serving “Small” is Actually Serving Big
I rounded the corner and drove up the long driveway shared with two other duplexes. I pulled into my parking spot, the one next to me empty as usual. My headlights shone on trash and recycling cans, prompting me to make a mental note that they needed to be dragged to the end of the … Continue reading Meeting Everyday Needs: When Serving “Small” is Actually Serving Big
New Year, Same God: Making Resolutions that Stick
Greetings from the time vortex that is the week between Christmas and New Year! Two days ago, I was talking with my boss and he said, “Have a great weekend, we will talk on Monday,” and I thought, “Wow, he’s confused. It’s only Thursday.” It wasn’t. It was Friday. At 4:50pm. My brain no longer … Continue reading New Year, Same God: Making Resolutions that Stick
Book Review: Sacred Holidays, by Becky Kiser
Synopsis (from Lifeway.com) Do you enter every holiday wanting it to be meaningful, only to find that it feels chaotic with no direction? We set New Year’s goals we can’t keep, struggle to love or be loved on Valentine’s Day, and find it hard to celebrate the risen Jesus when we are searching for the … Continue reading Book Review: Sacred Holidays, by Becky Kiser
