by bianca | Jul 21, 2015 | church, culture, ministry, pop culture
Two years ago I was given the Hunger Games trilogy as a gift and scoffed at the idea of reading teen literature. But within the first couple chapters I wanted to change my name to Katniss, date Peeta, and stand in a three finger pose while whistling like a Mockingjay....
by bianca | Jul 10, 2015 | culture, personal, pop culture
I don’t wear chaps, ride a Harley, or own a power suit, but I have been called a strong woman. She’s bright and bold and blonde. The recent college grad with brave determination and golden locks asked a serious question at our Propel Women curriculum...
by bianca | Feb 9, 2015 | church, culture, ministry, Speaking, Teaching
What does it mean to be for something? When someone puts their name and reputation on the line to be for a religion or for a cause or for a relationship, they are invested in new and deep ways that feel dangerous and sometimes even scary. Maybe it feels unsure to give...
by bianca | Jan 29, 2015 | church, culture, ministry
In an auditorium full of bright and budding students, words went forth like scattered seeds. These seeds—I believe—will germinate and bourgeon into strong trees of change. Propel launched at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virgina, thousands of students and thousands...
by bianca | Sep 23, 2014 | culture, ministry, personal, pop culture
I sat on the bathroom floor and cried. Why am I the only woman on earth who can’t get it together, I thought to myself in between frustrated sobs. In between packing lunches for my stepkids, preparing for a work presentation, finishing my morning workout, and trying...
by bianca | Jun 23, 2014 | church, culture, ministry, pop culture, Teaching
I don’t know about you, but when people begin to talk about boundaries, I cringe. I feel like it’s meant to control me or put me in a box. Immediately I want to fight back and say, Nobody puts Baby in the corner! But once we realize that life isn’t a...