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 posts is by an anonymous reader. I am not a teen, nor have I been for a very long time. But when I was seventeen, my relationship with a boyfriend turned abusive, and the effects of the abuse . . .
I And Love And You: Get a coupon, feed a shelter dog
I've always been pretty intentional in making sure my kids eat healthy. So when we got a dog, naturally I wanted to give her healthy food as well. I went to Target and got what appeared to be the best food on the shelves, but Roxy didn't seem very excited about it. In fact, I noticed that she was thrilled to get any kind of protein scraps from us, but her food would go ignored. A couple days later, I joked on facebook that she kind of had a "dog smell." I was kidding but it was true . . . . . .
13 April Fools' Ideas for Slacker Parents
I'm not one of those parents who lives for April Fools' Day. Or even acknowledges to my children that it exists in the first place. But my kids are in on the day, and they have expectations.I've got to find some pranks that are easy to implement, and that don't require a visit to the craft store. Or baking So I've rounded up a few ideas for simple pranks I can pull with things we've already got. You can see the full list over at Babble. . . .
Christians: Is the Debate Over Same-Sex Marriage What We Want to Be Known For?
Over at OnFaith, I've got a new post up. I'm urging Christians to step back and take a look at the fervor over same-sex marriage. In Christendom, there is apparently no topic quite as explosive as same-sex relationships. Christians are sharply divided and passionately opinionated on the issue. We don’t see nearly the same level of outcry or gatekeeping when it comes to biblical mandates that are often mentioned in conjunction with homosexuality. I don’t recall a boycott of companies who . . .
A fresh start . . . my nephew talks Invisalign
This post was sponsored by Invisalign. My nephew and mom are receiving complimentary Invisalign treatment as they share their Invisalign journey. As I mentioned in a previous post, I’m excited to announce my partnership with Invisalign this year. In addition to sharing my mom’s journey, I’m also going to be documenting my nephew’s journey with Invisalign. As I mentioned in a previous post, I’m excited to announce my partnership with Invisalign this year. In addition to sharing my . . .
That’s what SHE said: open adoption, the wisdom of The Smiths, breaking up with Evangelicalism, responding to bullying, and more . . .
In Which This Is For The Ones Leaving Evangelicalism | Sarah Bessey Your pet evangelical gate-keeper isn’t the sole arbitrator of the Christian faith: there is more complexity and beauty and diversity of voices and experiences within followers of the Way than you know. Remember, your view of Christians, your personal experience with Christians is rather small sample size: there are a lot more of us out here than you might think. A lot of us on the other side of that faith shift, eschewing . . .
Ford parodies the obnoxious Cadillac commercial and the result is awesome
During the Super Bowl, Cadillac aired an obnoxious commercial that basically praised overworking in the pursuit of material wealth. Many people found it distasteful . . .a promotion of consumerism and American elitism. This week, Ford parodied the commercial, espousing a different set of values. I could not love it more. Here’s the new commercial. Yes. That’s much better, n'est-ce pas? . . .
Friday Finds: feeling nautical, yummy eats, home decor and more…..
1. Alternative Lotus Chambray Shirtdress I want this dress. It's perfect for going to the beach or out for a fun night. 2. Nautical Stripe Organic Tee Organic nautical stripe tee for toddlers and boys. Available on Zulily. 3. All I Need Art Print by Hillary Bird. This print is great for adding spring colors to your home. 4. Geometric Pillow This colored pillow will make the perfect accent on a couch or bed. 5. Original World Map on Etsy, handmade in USA. I love maps. 6. . . .
World Vision, the reversal of inclusion, and the aftermath
On Tuesday, I shared about the news of World Vision’s shifted employee policy allowing Christians in same-sex marriages to be on staff with the organization. As an inter-denominational organization, this decision was a bid to promote more unity and to acknowledge that many Christians and churches are affirming of gay marriage. World Vision did not take a stance, but rather opened the door to differing viewpoints, as they have done with any number of doctrinal viewpoints of employees outside the . . .
It’s never too late . . . my mom talks about teeth
This post was sponsored by Invisalign. My nephew and mom are receiving complimentary Invisalign treatment as they share their Invisalign journey. I am really excited to announce my partnership with Invisalign this year. I know what an amazing product it is . . . my friend Sarah James is rocking hers and I don’t think you can tell at all in our videos. For those of you who are not familiar with Invisalign, it’s a series of nearly invisible, removable aligners that are used to gradually and . . .
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