A Seat at the Table
Ten years ago, I started this blog entitled, In the Name of Love because I firmly believed that everything we do should be done out of love. Well, ten years later, I’m so excited to announce that In the Name of Love has grown to become an official non-profit...
justice: may the odds be ever in your favor…
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....
i believe in miracles…
2 Chronicles 16:9: For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. Two years ago I spoke at a young adults gathering in Phoenix, Arizona. There were about 1,000 people jammed...
if:gathering and what we are FOR…
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...
propel women…
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...
I’m a writer and teacher in love with two men: Jesus and my husband, Matt. [You might not find this funny, but I laugh at myself, so it all balances out.]
