Culture
noun | cul·ture [ˈkəl-chər]
: the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group
: the characteristic features of everyday existence (such as diversions or a way of life) shared by people in a place or time
We are all part of a culture. Let’s talk about them.
Making Friends During a Pandemic
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)
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
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
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
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
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 …