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Five Ways That Growing Out a Pixie Cut is Like
From pregnancy acne to labor transition... how growing out a pixie cut is almost as painful as having a baby.
Why I Don't Like Worship Music
Now that I got your attention with that headline, I should probably start by saying that I don't really dislike all worship music or even worship as a genre in general. I started thinking about this a few weeks ago, and then I saw the photo above on my niece's instagram page and knew it was time for a new blog post My initial thinking on this topic came out of my own experience of trying to write a "worship song." I put the phrase in quotes because genres in general tend to bother me. Our human obsession with categorizing everything puts some of life's greatest experiences into boxes that keep us from fully experiencing them. This is especially true when it comes to God, and I'll do another song/post on that soon... Every time I've sat down and tried to write a worship song, it has ended mostly in frustration. Why? Probably because I'm thinking of worship as a genre and not as a lifestyle. I'm thinking of worship as songs that have simple chord progressions and catchy melodies that are easy for congregations to sing corporately. Songs that compel you to close your eyes and lift your hands, and may even…
To the girl with the crocodile tears…
Reflections on motherhood during Baby Loss Awareness Week.
Listen to Your Mommy Gut
Thoughts on what it means to listen to your instincts as a parent.
In My Kitchen | Mediterranean Breakfast Pita
Looking for a new breakfast food idea? Try out my Mediterranean Breakfast Pita and let me know what you think!
What Happened to My Baby When I Let Her Cry
The story of how our baby learned to roll over on her own when we let her cry out her frustrations over not being able to.
In My Kitchen | Trader Joe's Block Red Shiraz —
An honest review of Trader Joe's boxed wine, Block Red Shiraz, from a mom and a foodie who loves red wine.
To the Man With the Squinty Eyes…
The first in a series of letters written to and for my husband, Jereme.
What It Really Means to Be Free
This post explores the notion of freedom in a society that puts too much emphasis on the illusion of security.