Never downplay your role as a mother who pours herself into raising up children in Christ. I have noticed a very common theme in many of our beloved church fathers of the past who grew up to profoundly love the Lord—many attributed their faith to their mother’s selfless and loving devotion to them when they…
Dear Mothers,
Dear mothers, Don’t be discouraged if the world thinks that “all you’re doing” is raising children. It is this discouragement that sets into the minds of far too many women that they are not doing enough in pouring themselves into their children. It is this discouragement that drives far too many women away from their…
What the Puritans Got Right
I love the Puritans. I think, especially in the Reformed world, we can be tempted to downplay the beauty of the Puritans out of fear of losing sight of God’s grace. Somehow it has become common to confuse sanctification with justification. Any mention of honoring Christ with any act of reverence or work of love…
The War on Beauty
This is an article I will probably never share, but it is here if anyone stumbles upon it. I imagine these topics are far too sensitive and taboo to discuss openly, but as Charles Bukowski once said, a writer “must either get it down on paper or jump off a bridge.” While I certainly don’t…
Just Like Men?
Over the past few years I have written a bit on the damage feminism has caused women, men, children, families, church, and society as a whole. As time has gone on, I am more firm in my pro-patriarchal views than I ever was. The Scriptural teaching of patriarchy (a positive reality) is clear as day…
On Difficulty, And Other Good Things
Just something I was thinking about this morning… It seems women always want to emphasize the difficulty of motherhood. But here’s what I think… It’s not that motherhood is difficult; it’s that life is difficult. I remember hearing Jordan Peterson state that the baseline of human existence is difficulty. That is on the mark. It…
Because of the Angels: Part 2
This is Part 2 to this discussion on head coverings. If you have not read my first article, please read that one as well, as it covers many questions that I do not re-address in this one. Allow me to be bold, with love. I have found that many people, when beginning to investigate this…
Because of the Angels: Recovering 1 Corinthians 11
It has been joyful for me to find that most people have been pleasantly curious and genuinely interested in discussing why I (and others) have come to the firm conclusion that the practice of women wearing head coverings in church is still for today. Few have made it apparent that they have made all the…
A Discussion On Biblical Gender Roles
"The Lord God said, 'It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helpmeet suitable for him'" (Gen. 3:18). As a necessary preface before entering this discussion, I must emphasize as a disclaimer that this discussion is not about earning salvation. I am a Calvinist at heart. I fully embrace…
From Duty to Delight: Hearts Shaped by Love
Throughout the Christian life we hear a lot of talk about what we “should” do. We should be faithful to our spouse. We should devote time to prayer and reading God’s Word. We should serve others, be devoted fathers and mothers, practice spiritual disciplines, share the good news with others, and be committed to discipleship…
Through Eyes Enchanted 