The Complementarian Argument From Historical Precedence
One of the most common reasons given for the correctness of the complementarian doctrine is that it is the view supported by church history. The …
Preparing For The Storm
I think Caroline must be part kitty cat as she can clearly sense the approaching storm. (The forecasters are predicting the Midwest equivalent of a …
Seeking the Truth Can Be Risky
It is easy for us to stay comfortable in our own beliefs and convictions on secondary matters of the faith. The certainty of our denomination’s …
The Complementarian Position Is Not Lived Out Consistently, Even By Ardent Followers
One of the things I’ve never been able to reconcile about the complementarian position is how frequently one thing is preached or taught and …
Easy Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
I had never toasted pumpkin seeds before today. Oh my. These are SO GOOD. I am seriously going to need to buy more pumpkins just to make more of …
9 Ways Complementarians Unfairly Characterize and Dismiss Christian Egalitarians
There was a period several years ago when David and I were immersed in the topic of women in the church as there were people deliberately and …
A Woman’s Freedom in Christ | New Series
Update April 2026: I have left this as originally written. We were members of this church for a few years. We moved and it worked out well because the …
6 Simple Ways We Are Saving Money
Now that we’ve achieved some sense of normalcy around here after nearly five years of constant ups and downs, we’ve been able to be a bit …
The Doctrine of the Eternal Subordination of the Son
Are you familiar with the doctrine of the Eternal Subordination of the Son (ESS)? Do you agree with it or not? Are you aware of the controversy …
Creative Writing With “The Mysteries of Harris Burdick”
The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg was one of my favorite picture books when I began my teaching career. I immediately purchased a …
Our Relaxed Homeschooling Preschool Year
I mentioned in April that we were going to give homeschooling preschool a try for a bit and see how it worked. It has been interesting. Here are some …
Duck, Duck, Goose! A Coyote’s on the Loose!
Sometimes I think parents get hung up on making sure everything is edifying and purposeful. Some parents are deeply concerned about avoiding what …