Rick Warren, #alllivesmatter, and the dangerous habit of derailing and co-opting conversations about oppression
#BlackLivesMatter is working for a world where Black lives are no longer systematically and intentionally targeted for demise. We affirm our contributions to this society, our humanity, and our resilience in the face of deadly oppression. We have put our sweat equity and love for Black people into creating a political project–taking the hashtag off of social media and into the streets. The call for Black lives to matter is a rallying cry for ALL Black lives striving for . . .
You Need A Budget and I do too . . .
This post is sponsored by the fine folks at You Need A Budget When the Mark and I were first married, finances were a constant issue for us. We spent our first three years of marriage as graduate students, working part-time, going to school full-time, and trying to pay for our education. It was a challenge. We were constantly broke. We tried a number of budget solutions, and money was a constant source of stress. Once we graduated, it wasn't an instant fix. Mark work in the ministry for 10 . . .
Wednesday’s Child: James
Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .
What I want you to know about adopting a child that may have been sold
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Alex King. Over 13 years ago, I adopted a baby in Cambodia.Two years later, the news broke that our government was closing all immigration processing of Cambodian adoptees, . . .
Planned Parenthood, fetal tissue donation, and the problem of the sacred cow
This post isn’t about whether or not abortion is wrong. This post is about the rally of support that I have observed for Planned Parenthood after the release of several undercover videos by The Center for Medical Progress, an anti-abortion group who sent undercover operatives in, posing as a fetal tissue procurement firm, to speak with high-level executives at Planned Parenthood. Some say the videos are biased, heavily edited, and an attempt at defaming an important organization by people who . . .
The daunting task of saving for college
This post is sponsored by College Ave Student Loans When my kids were smaller, people would talk to me about the expense of having four children, and I would genuinely be confused about what they meant. When they were little I was able to use hand-me-down clothes and gear from friends, and then each additional kid just use the things their older siblings did. We passed down gear, highchairs, and infant car seats. It didn't feel like each new child was much of a burden financially. I have to . . .
Not all cops
Last week I posted what was one of the more controversial things I’ve ever posted on my facebook page. It was an article that criticized that the flurry of “positive cop” videos that seem to occur in response to news stories about violence at the hands of law enforcement. The author asserted that the new wave of positive police stories felt disingenuous, and I have to agree. In a vacuum, there is nothing wrong with posting heartwarming stories of cops doing great things . . . they restore our . . .
What I want you to know about being your teacher
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Danielle Reed. I think about your stories on my drive home. When I cook dinner for my family, I wonder if you ever found your missing book. I call my sister and we laugh . . .
“Growing old gracefully” . . . a nice idea until your skin goes south
The idea of growing old gracefully is a nice concept when you are in your 20s. I have always been the kind of person who said I would never get any work done. I still feel the same way for the most part, though in recent years I have also added the caveat that I will "never say never." I don't mind my wrinkles. I have a crow's feet and laugh lines and I feel like they are well earned. I am 40 years old and I don't mind looking my age. At the same time, there are a few things that really . . .
What I want you to know about being sexually molested by a relative
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Anonymous. I felt compelled to write about my experience as a victim, in light of the news about the Duggar family. An old wound surfaced and my heart hurt by some of the . . .
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