Last week I posted “The Virginity Lie.” In the blog, I linked to a raw and honest post, “I Am Damaged Goods” from a beautiful blog called A Deeper Story. In it, Sarah Bessey recounts her story of being likened to a dirty spit cup and then being told, essentially, your chances for a healthy ...…
I came across this article recently and I just have to share it with you. In it, Sarah Bessey tells her own story of healing, but it’s much more than that–it’s a prophetic challenge to a Christian culture that idolizes virginity and often wrecks the very men and women that Christ is grabbing hold of, ...…
Happy New Year! I can’t believe it has been a year already since I started my journey here on BeBeloved. Wow! Thinking back on the past year, my life has taken some amazing twists and turns. God never ceases to amaze me with His creativity and unforeseen, unpredictable nature. So when Kimberly told me about Michelle’s idea ...…
Michelle shared yesterday about her tradition of choosing a new year’s word rather than a new year’s resolution. We all liked the idea so much that each of us is choosing our own word for this year–I can’t wait to see what God does in us over the course of this year through the framework ...…
I’m a girly girl, but I’m also a tomboy. You may think that it’s not possible to be both, but it is. At a young age, I’ve learned to master the art of breaking boards with freshly painted neatly manicured fingernails, running around with a football with my brother and his friends wearing a sparkly ...…
Before I could drag my laptop out to write this post, I had to free it from a pile of Mr. Potato Head pieces. Apparently my laptop bag is a great hiding place for noses and eyes and teeth, and Jack’s favorite–the glasses. I had to laugh because, really, could there be a better metaphor ...…
Our big move to Oklahoma is quickly approaching. We’re packing and planning a quiet Thanksgiving with friends amidst the boxes. It’s a big transition, and there’s a lot to process. My husband’s co-workers at the County got him this really cool cake last week. I know, it isn’t that big of a deal, right? Lots of people get cakes ...…
I know it’s only Wednesday, but this week has challenged me. A couple of the conversations have knocked me back a bit. I’ve been feeling small and a little lost. In the meantime, I’ve been following along with my church’s video devotionals through the book of John. Last week, our pastor walked us through John ...…
Have you ever met someone who intrigued you enough that you would read anything they wrote? Well, that is Sean Gladding. I had the privilege of meeting him at the Sentralized conference this September. He is edgy. He is unique. I was stuck by his authenticity and candor. And thus far, his book is proving to be ...…
Chalk up another failure at being diligent. I seem to have a problem with that. In all areas of my life. I try so hard to do things on a schedule and it seems that either I’m terribly disobedient or God just didn’t make me that way. I hear them talk. “I get up EVERY ...…
