Motherhood and Identity
New parents are overwhelmed with advice. There are websites, blogs, and, of course, people full of opinions on how you should raise your children. There are theories,
September 10, 2014
Topic: Parenting / Youth
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The Church, Sexuality, and Eating Disorders
The struggles of Christian women with sexuality, food, and their bodies reflect the Church’s historic ambivalence towards the body—particularly the female body. The embodiment of
August 1, 2014
On The Road: What It’s Like for Children
I stood behind some trees the school bus braked to a stop on our country road. The driver paused and glanced down my driveway, then
July 30, 2014
Parenting as Partners
Kathy Nesper invites us into a discussion with people who feel that biblical equality has enhanced their parenting. It is the “virtual” equivalent of a
July 29, 2014
When Our Children Become Our Brothers, Sisters, and Friends in God’s Household
I often hear well-meaning parents talking about improving their parenting skills. Over the years, I have attended my share of parenting seminars and read books
July 29, 2014
The Harmful Practice of Patriarchy: The Tenets Need to Go, Too (Part 2)
The culture of patriarchy stems from the tenets discussed in Part 1, but there are two subtle deceptions that have created unhealthy homeschool environments. God’s command
July 23, 2014
A Rose by Any Other Name…
While growing up in the 1960s, I heard women in our neighborhood complain about being called housewives. “I am not married to a house!” they
July 19, 2014
The Tenets Need to Go, Too (Part 1)
We homeschoolers have been rattled by the sex scandals of Doug Phillips and Bill Gothard, two of the homeschooling movement’s most notable advocates of the
July 16, 2014
Bold Girls Speak: Girls of the Bible Come Alive Today
Do you recognize these girls? One hint: they are in biblical order. I approached an Egyptian princess with a bold idea. We five sisters asked
June 25, 2014
The Workaholic Mom?
“What pushes someone toward becoming a workaholic?” “What do we get out of spending too much time at work at the expense of our families?”
June 25, 2014