January 2010
Uh-oh, I do not have a Gentle and Quiet Spirit
Wed, 2010-01-27 16:15 — Mary Lee BaylyYour adornment must not be merely external–braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses; but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God. 1 Peter 3: 3-4
Half-Price and Half-Baked Books: A Parenting Book that "Works" by Michal Crum
Wed, 2010-01-20 10:39 — moderatorI was walking through Half-Price Books with a friend of mine last week. After several years of waiting and anticipation, she and her husband are expecting their first child. As we perused titles in the clearance section (yes, we both shop the clearance aisles, even at Half-Price Books), she asked me what books she could read in preparation for having a baby...
Fearful and Fearless Women by Heidi Bayly
Wed, 2010-01-13 03:24 — moderatorThe majority of women today, myself included, would not admit to being fearful and anxious. Today we roll our eyes at the women of the past who fainted far too often and squealed much too high. Fear has become distinctly un-American. After all, in America what do we have to fear except fear itself?
Gloriously Free to Wander by Hannah Weeks
Sun, 2010-01-10 23:29 — moderator“Why aren’t you taking advantage of your blessed condition of having been born in an age in which you have the freedom to get an education, make something of yourself, make a difference in the world, and enjoy the opportunities that are available to you today but were unavailable to your grandmother in her day?” The Pleasure of Patriarchy, Anne Jones...
The Pleasure of Patriarchy, part one
Wed, 2010-01-06 00:09 — Anne JonesPatriarchy has a bad name these days. In most circles, saying of a man, “He’s so patriarchal” can only be topped by saying “He’s such a Neanderthal,” because most 21st-century people, even those within Christ’s own church, assume that patriarchy is not only outdated, but backward, out of touch, and—more to the point—wrong...