Peculiar on Purpose

Christ > Me

Christian
noun Chris·​tian | [ˈkris-chən]
: one who professes belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ
: Jesus answered, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6)


Making Friends During a Pandemic

Jan 26, 2021
My family moved across the country nearly five months ago after my husband got a new job in Texas. The infamous 2020, worldwide pandemic, and national unrest: Yup, we jumped ship amid all that chaos. And although starting over is never easy, I’m thankful to say that the Lord has …

Keeping it 100 in 2021 (Video Recap)

Jan 25, 2021
Most of us happily chucked the deuces to 2020. Yet even though last year took us through a roller coaster of emotions, the unwelcomed ride certainly forced us to start being real—with ourselves and others. From struggling with acne and unsolicited, yet triggering, advice and our silent frustrations as Christians …

Jesus + Trump? Examining Christian Allegiance

Jan 8, 2021
Media outlets deemed the events of January 6, 2021 “unprecedented,” and by definition they were. American citizens violently and illegally stormed not only a federal building but the U.S. Capitol, one of the greatest symbols of our democracy. They shattered glass windows, vandalized offices, and endangered the lives of many …

Being A Christian Is Not Easy

Dec 21, 2020
I know three women, all different ages, and each with different life experiences. And although they don’t know one another, each of these ladies has a peculiar connection: They are Christians who did things “God’s way,” but did not seem to get Godly results. Take woman #1, for example. She …

Real Talk: Black Girls + Acne

Dec 12, 2020
Last week, the beautiful and talented Keke Palmer posted a series of pictures on Instagram that kept folks talking for days. She captioned them with a transparent and encouraging message about her struggle with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and how over the years she’s tried numerous doctors, diets, and products …

The Gift of Grace

Nov 26, 2020
You never know what someone is going through behind closed doors. Not only have we all heard a saying like this but most of us also have experienced our fair share of behind-closed-doors struggles. Yet, it surprises me how quickly we can forget the reality behind this statement. And I …