Buddhist Catholic Contemplative Evangelical General Christian Hindu Jewish Latter-day Saint Muslim New Visions Progressive Christian

Beliefs

Topics

Columnists

Resource Library

Research Tools

Video

Podcasts

Thought Readers

Faith In Media Tracker

Newsletters

Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In Subscription Support

Follow Patheos

Mere Breath

Home
Evangelical

life

Select a Category 1000 Gifts abortion causes Christianity Current Events death by living Depression Eating Disorders Essential Oils exhortations Facebook friendship giveaways grace gratitude Guest Posts health help homemaking hope hyperemesis gravidarum Instagram internet Journal kids life love marriage medicine men Modesty motherhood Movie Review My Life So Far Organic Pinterest Political pro-life ptsd quotes Recommended Reading Rest Scripture support Thoughts Uncategorized Vlog women Work

Select a Month August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013

October 2013

October 10, 2013

As a Deer Pants for Water

"Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God,...

October 06, 2013

Commissioned Trouble

The disciples were commissioned to challenge the whole structure of the world, the way people...

October 02, 2013

What Are Women For?

Excellent sermon series by my pastor. This is two parts of a 6 part series,...

September 2013

September 28, 2013

Why “Meh” is a Word Christians Should Never Ever Say

“Meh” is used to show one’s indifference, boredom, and most commonly, a state of being...

September 25, 2013

Everything is Lawful

"Everything is lawful for me" — but not everything is helpful! "Everything is lawful for...

September 23, 2013

Meditations on Food

Thinking about Romans 14:12-15: The common application is for those who have adopted restricted diets...

September 23, 2013

To the Body of Christ

"Through the grace which was given to me, I have this to say to each...

September 22, 2013

Woman’s Beauty

It’s all the things already behind a woman that bring her beauty to the front....

September 20, 2013

Thoughts on Who Knew Horses Were Theologians

A friend asked for my thoughts on the post Who Knew Horses Were Theologians, so here they...

September 18, 2013

Cowardly Magicians

Before anyone gets all excited, I need to tell you that my reflections aren't directed...

September 18, 2013

Harsh Conviction

Conviction without experience makes for harshness. -Flannery O'Connor

September 18, 2013

Treating Fellow Christians Like Enemies

Even in correcting serious sin, he never seeks to tear others down. Instead, his desire...

September 14, 2013

More Thoughts on Modesty

LINK: Why Modesty, Why? from Femina Amen! It is vitally important when addressing the topic...

September 11, 2013

In Response to a Parable

In response to this: I agree that there are some Miss Hypocritical pants out there...

August 2013

August 19, 2013

Education Methodology and Love

This year, I have two of my littles in school. My oldest is entering 2nd...

August 16, 2013

Psalm 20:7 Adaptation for Housewives

Some trust in midwives, tinctures and organic foods. Others trust in medical doctors, science and...

August 15, 2013

The Invitation of Tribulation

I overheard my 4 year old and my 7 year old daughters talking to one...

August 14, 2013

Are You Generous and Holy in Bed?

Are You Generous and Holy in Bed? The post linked above was written by a...

August 01, 2013

Birthing Cliques

I know it is in style to fight for our "right" to have our birth...

July 2013

July 27, 2013

Mind Full of Memes

One of the weaknesses that may come from communicating via social media is that we...

July 24, 2013

Resources

Yesterday evening my husband came home to find a frazzled wife. It was too hot...

June 2013

June 24, 2013

The Life and Death of Words

Proverbs 18 warns us that our mouths can bring life or they can bring death....

May 2013

May 28, 2013

Take Care of Yourself

Because your body is God's temple, you should treat it with care and concern. This...

May 21, 2013

Ways You Can Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

“God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should...

May 20, 2013

Gratitude

In our day, just as people find it difficult to say "sorry," so they find...

May 16, 2013

Listening

Family life thrives on thoughtful listening. We show respect for others when we listen. Listening...

May 13, 2013

Trust

It's not that I don't trust Him for certain things -- like my eternal home...

April 2013

April 27, 2013

On Suffering and Success

The glory of Christ is not revealed in spectacular show of success, in people who...