What Does God Think of Strong Women?
Some of you are shocked, and maybe a little offended, that I would ask this question because your instinctive response is, Of course God values strong women.
Entries by Janel Breitenstein
What’s the Difference Between Complaining & Being Honest?
As the electricity snapped off sometime in the middle of the night, my husband and I groaned as the fan’s blades slowed to a stop, leaving a stuffy heat beneath our mosquito net. It was going to be hard to sleep well.
Does God Care About What I Want?
I was trying to stomach a failure—yet another rejection in my writing career—and as I sat with my husband, I shared how God’s key message to me seemed to be this idea of making “no graven image” (Exodus 20:4). Meaning, I had to be careful to not remake God as “the God of my desires”.
Why I Need People Who Aren’t My Fans
One of the things I (mostly) love and occasionally find annoying about my husband: He is a relentless truth-teller.
At times he thinks I want to be reminded of scriptural principles (Which I do, I do! But not when I am sinning!).
When You Feel Like No One Sees You
While lifting weights this morning, I listened to a podcast by Dr. Curt Thompson. In a lightbulb moment for me, Thompson pointed out that vulnerability is a bid for connection. Wanting to be seen.
Seeing Glimmers of God’s Truth in Surprising Sources
As someone who grew up in the era when the church engaged in boycotts and condemned rock music, I was rather caught up with the “culture wars” of my youth.
Walking With a Friend Who’s Grieving a Divorce
Genevieve’s voice poured through the phone to me. She’s going through court proceedings following a horrific divorce.
It’s Christmas Already, But I’m Still Not Feeling It
I find myself avoiding Christmas for a handful of reasons—not the activities, but allowing the inside of me to truly engage; to worship, enjoy, meditate and be all there.
Are You Struggling? God Sees You
Today I’m writing for those of you who identify with Thomas more than Peter. Who tend to uncover more questions than answers in your faith.