Recently, I was given the opportunity to write an article for Arise, an e-newsletter published by Christians for Biblical Equality. I was so surprised and excited to write for them, and chose a subject that I haven’t often tackled here on the blog, but that is nevertheless, very dear to me: empowering girls. I’ve had so … More Arise: Empowering Girls to Lead, Minister, and Serve
I chose just the right book to read on vacation to accompany our theme of peace and to align with our visit to the Nobel Peace Center. Reflecting back on my post about the laureates, the one thing I didn’t mention in my (ever-changing, evolving) definition of peace is forgiveness and lament. Forgive Us: Confessions … More Norway: Finding Peace in “Forgive Us”
In addition to the #BeDemocracy exhibit at the Nobel Peace Center, Chad and I explored the exhibit about the Nobel Peace Prize laureates, 103 individuals and 22 organizations in total since 1901. The exhibit itself was an interesting experience. Each year was represented by what I can only describe as a tablet on a pole, in a field … More Norway: Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
I can’t remember if we decided to focus on peace before or after we found out the Nobel Peace Center is in Oslo, but whichever, it was one of the things I was looking forward to most on our trip Norway. The Novel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo each year, unlike all the other … More Norway: Peace, #BeDemocracy
Chad and I arrived in Norway this week. The flights (we had a layover in Munich) went well for the most part, even felt fast for coming all the way to Europe. We made it successfully to the hotel to unload our giant bag and rest. Carrying around our luggage is one of my least favorite … More Norway: Peace in Learning
My husband and I are approaching our fifth wedding anniversary. I read an article a while back from Candace over at The Thoughts I Think about her five year anniversary, and she wrote these words that I found so true: We think differently about life and God and politics than we did five years ago. … More The Feminist I Became
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