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 | 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...
by bianca | Jun 19, 2014 | church, culture, ministry, pop culture
Welcome back, friends! As we continue to discuss relationships [read yesterday’s post] and the genesis of how to do dating well, I want to address this itty bitty thing called EXPECTATIONS. Here are the questions we’ve asked so far: Attraction: Are you...
by bianca | Jun 18, 2014 | church, culture, Dating, pop culture, singleness, Singleness is not a disease
Have you ever had a DTR? You know, those awkward conversations with someone you may or may not like as you step into the brave waters of dating to Define The Relationship! Yes, those. I’ve had to initiate and endure several of those and it was as fun as getting...