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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.

‘Don’t Question Someone’s Faith Over Getting the COVID Vaccine’: A Brokenhearted Nurse’s Plea

"I have forgiven the offense, but I cannot forget the trauma I experienced. I know I’m not alone in this. Don’t belittle what someone else decides to do, or God-forbid, question their belief system or faith."

What Jesus Really Thinks About Transgenders

When I looked at the depiction of half a woman and half a man on a bathroom sign, I didn’t feel anger. I didn’t feel righteous indignation as a Christian woman.

Dad Dares 5-Year-Old to Dive to Bottom of Olympic-Sized Swimming Pool—When She Gasps for Air, His Response Wrecks Her

“I bet you can’t dive all the way to the bottom and touch the grate. If you do it, I’ll buy you a pony,” he said with a sinister smirk.

Did God Really Say the Husband Has to Be the Provider?

Since my husband no longer provides financially for the family, I have been more interested in what the Bible has to say about that.

The One Thing You Need to Know if You’re Thinking of Homeschooling

"It’s really the biggest thing you need to know to homeschool effectively. And no, it’s not which curriculum to use."

Dear Conservative Republicans: The Goal of Christianity Isn’t Turning Gay People Straight Or Tighter Border Control

Listen, I totally get righteous indignation, but we still must walk in the love of Christ.

Why My Daughters Didn’t Get Easter Dresses—And I Really Don’t Care

"My girls didn’t have any Easter dresses. They didn’t have any pantyhose or patent leather shoes. No flower hats with matching purses."

“I’ll Never Get Him Back”: Mom Urges You to ‘Hug Your Babies a Little Tighter’ After Son’s Tragic Death

"You want to know the weird thing about grief? It has no expiration date. He had passed away thirty years prior."