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February 2014

February 13, 2014

Thank you Patheos! (And Continuing the Conversation at Christianity Today)

Thin Places (my blog) is moving from Patheos to Christianity Today. Find out why, what...

February 10, 2014

I Don’t Love Valentine’s Day, and That’s Okay

Three kids plus a not-so-crafty Mom plus 50 classmates equals a lot of work, and...

February 06, 2014

My Questions About the Ethics of Embryo Selection

"...they run the risk of bearing children with a gene that will probably cause a...

February 03, 2014

7 Thoughts on How to Survive Another Snow Day (and maybe even enjoy it)

1. If even a hint of snow is expected, turn off the ringer on your...

January 2014

January 31, 2014

Politics, Down Syndrome, and What I’m Reading

Articles worth reading about missionaries, money, embryo selection, and more...

January 30, 2014

Did I Come Home in a Box?

Happy Birthday Marilee, and thank you for the reminder that life is a gift.

January 28, 2014

Peeking Into the Womb

My new post for her.meneutics about the purpose of ultrasounds in the modern age.

January 27, 2014

What Are Your Anchors?

It took a 5:45 workout to get me back into decent physical shape. And it...

January 22, 2014

I Want to Be a Lover, But I Also Want the Special Seat…

What kind of hypocrite am I to go from prayer to yelling at my children...

January 21, 2014

Why I’m Grateful for Feminism

Blogger Samantha Field took me to task last week on "throwing feminism under the bus."...

January 14, 2014

Why We Need Paternity Leave

Having Dad take time off makes for a more balanced family life

January 13, 2014

Why Does Our Culture Celebrate Down Syndrome?

Why, at a time when more and more fetuses with Down syndrome are aborted, are...

January 08, 2014

What Being a Parent Has Taught Me About God

An ad for the Olympics, family devotions, and parental mistakes have all brought me closer...

December 2013

December 31, 2013

Favorite Family Posts of 2013

My five favorite posts based upon life in our household in 2013

December 20, 2013

What I’m Reading and Tweeting (and How to Find a Good and Perfect Gift)

Down syndrome in ancient art, Jesus isn't white, men doing housework, and more...

December 18, 2013

Snow Days and Preparing Him Room

It's one of my favorite lines from a Christmas hymn, Joy to the World: Let...

December 16, 2013

Who Can You Not See?

"But what I wish I had said, most of all, was, "Can you see my...

December 13, 2013

What I’m Tweeting–Articles on Faith, Family, Disability and More

Faith: ow.ly/rv2h9 Making Jesus look good @kwpershey @ChristianCent#NadiaBolzWeber #BookReview #Pastrix Recommended site for #Advent: ow.ly

December 13, 2013

Remembering Newtown and Singing Jingle Bells

The anniversary of the Newtown shooting will always coincide with Advent, with the mournful, expectant...

December 12, 2013

Help from the Elf

Why I oppose the elf on a shelf, and why I was grateful for him...

December 12, 2013

Looking for Spiritual Encouragement?

I'm a technophobe. In fact, my husband and I suspect that I might be technologically...

December 10, 2013

Happy Tears: Why I Believe in My Daughter

What would you do if you heard your daughter had run away, hurt a toddler,...

December 05, 2013

Favorite Books of 2013

What were your favorite books of 2013?

December 03, 2013

The Goodness of Glitz at Christmastime

"Hey guys, what do you feel like when it is dark?" "I can't see," William...

December 02, 2013

Where Abortion and Human Rights Meet: an interview with Bob Fu about China’s one-child policy

"Forced abortion means it is never a 'choice' for women in China," says activist Bob...

November 2013

November 26, 2013

A Broken Bracelet, a Wise Little Girl

How would you respond if a bracelet broke by accident? Here's what I learned from...

November 21, 2013

A One-Word Prayer

What is one word that sums up your needs and hopes right now?

November 13, 2013

What to Do When Your Daughter Locks Herself Into the Bathroom in 7 Simple Steps

"Shove copious amounts of Halloween candy under the door to alleviate the tears."

November 12, 2013

From Grumpiness to Gratitude

And a little voice asked me, What would it take for you to be grateful...

November 05, 2013

Man with Down Syndrome Completes NYC Marathon (and why this great news makes me sad)

Jimmy Jenson's story inspires me. And it makes me very sad, because across the globe...

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