I have lived in quite a few major cities since the age of 18, with the most recent being Dallas, Texas. And although I consistently find myself in a new place, I end up going on the same church-search routine: Research bible-teaching churches in the area Write down any church …

I attended a wedding in Tucson, Arizona last month. The DJ had just begun to play music as people made their way to the dance floor. I got up out of my seat and headed across the room to a man sitting by himself, watching the scene. “Want to dance …

Lately, I haven’t felt close to God, and to be honest, I’m convinced that both of us are to blame. I can own up to my part in the disconnection; I will admit that I haven’t sought Him as much lately. I have allowed busyness to keep me from reading …

My heart raced as I awaited the verdict. I had purposely not watched any part of the Derek Chauvin trial because I had watched every day of George Zimmerman’s.  I remember the nausea curling in my stomach as I heard the words not guilty. I remember the disbelief, and the …

I debated about posting a social media tribute to DMX after hearing about his passing last week. Although his music and movies were part of my childhood, I didn’t want to be ingenuine.  As a 90s baby, I grew up hearing my older cousins blast DMX’s songs, and I had …

Peculiar on Purpose seeks to connect Christian women to grow in Christ and community. But what does that really mean? If this an organization? Nonprofit? Or is it just a blog? Maybe you’ve read a blog post here and there or perhaps you even signed up for the monthly newsletter, …