I just need to get something off my chest. It might seem rude, but sometimes the truth is hard to accept. And the truth is: dogs are not children. They cannot serve as an acceptable alternative to a child. You … Continue reading
As a Director of Religious Education, prayer in the workplace is to be expected. In fact, quite often I’m even paid to do it. A huge part of my job involves praying with my students, my catechists, and my parents. … Continue reading
I might have missed the boat a little on this one, but I don’t think it’s too late to add my two cents on the latest controversial topic. The big reveal might have been more than a week ago, but … Continue reading
In the wake of Andrew and my announcement two weeks ago, I have been so grateful for all the positive feedback that I have received. I know that there were some people who were critical of our decision to have … Continue reading
Last week, I wrote a blog post about the recent addition to our little family, a baby boy or girl who will be joining Andrew and me in February. Just a few days prior, I posted a similar (but shorter) … Continue reading
I hate keeping secrets. That’s not to say that I’m not good at it- I just don’t like doing it. When I have good news, I like to tell everyone- IMMEDIATELY. When I was accepted to my graduate program of … Continue reading
Last week, I participated in my first ever Vacation Bible School. Sounds odd, right? I’ve helped with programs very similar to VBS, but this was the first time I actually helped with a VBS program. I’ve volunteered at a five-week … Continue reading
Believe it or not, I’ve already been married for over two months, and Andrew and I have just celebrated the one-year anniversary of our engagement. It’s absolutely crazy to think about everything that has changed in the past year. We spent ten … Continue reading
In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision on gay marriage, I have been shocked and honestly very disappointed to see many people’s true colors emerge. And I’m not talking about people’s rainbow-colored Facebook profile pictures. I’m talking about some … Continue reading
As you might remember, several months ago I wrote a response to a young woman who regretted her decision to wait until marriage before becoming sexually intimate. In response to that post, several people wrote me emails pointing out that … Continue reading
Love in the Little Things 