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To the Christians Who Are Done With Church

"The church is far from perfect. Life is complex. There are growing options. And the post-modern mind distrusts most things organized or institutional. But as trendy as the idea of writing off the church may be, it’s a mistake."

My Husband Is Doing It Again!

"Well, he did it again. New place, same story. It’s not that I thought a new neighborhood would change his behavior, but I didn’t expect him to fall so easily into prior patterns."

Outrage Over Coach Allowing Bible Verse on Players’ T-shirts Forces His Resignation

A head basketball coach in New Mexico has resigned after being blasted for allowing his players to wear t-shirts bearing the phrase, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Brie Gowen

Brie Gowen is a 30-something (sliding ever closer to 40-something) wife and mother. When she’s not loving on her hubby, chasing after the toddler or playing princess with her four-year-old, she enjoys cooking, reading and writing down her thoughts to share with others. Brie is also a huge lover of Jesus. She finds immense joy in the peace a relationship with her Savior provides, and she might just tell you about it sometime. She’d love for you to check out her blog at BrieGowen.com.

My Facebook Account Got Hacked & Taken Over—Then God Showed Me I Had a MUCH Bigger Problem

By hacked I don’t mean someone took my photo and tried to impersonate me. I mean someone used an old email attached to my Facebook account to take control of it and make it their own...and I never got it back again.

Marriage Isn’t as Hard as We Make It Out to Be. This One Thing Makes ALL The Difference.

"Yes, marriage is complex, but it’s also elementary... Sure, it’s not easy, but it’s not as hard as we try to make it either."

You Can’t Be Everyone’s Friend

It is true that the Lord wants us to love one another and to be of one accord, but the problem is this world in which we live.

Dear Church, Tolerating Sin Isn’t Love. But This Is…

"So if true love speaks the truth as given in God’s word, and as believers we are commanded to love our neighbors as ourselves, then isn’t it a given that to love is to share what we have been given openly and honesty? Wouldn’t holding that back be the opposite of love?"

Daddy, Are We Lost?

“Daddy, are we lost?” She asked, with a quiver to her voice. It turns out she was very frightened. She didn’t recognize our surroundings, it was dark outside, and she couldn’t see what lay ahead.

I Still Love My Ex-Husband

I don’t talk about my previous marriage that much anymore. In fact, many of you may not even realize that I wasn’t always married to the wonderful man I am now.

When My 7-Year-Old Daughter Asked Me: “Are White People Bad?”

"As she sat on a bench next to a statue of an African American girl I asked her if she had any questions. I assumed she would, but I really didn’t expect what she said next."

To the Wife Who Calls Out Her Husband on Social Media

It’s so easy to quickly type out the first thing that pops into your head, but maybe you shouldn’t. And here’s why.