worshiper, wonderer, writer – seeking to encourage faithfulness in Christian women
“Jesus stole my marshmallow!” The indignant eyes of my almost three-year-old glared at me in disbelief as we examined his first resurrection bun—the classic crescent-wrapped marshmallow that disappears after baking and symbolizes an “empty tomb.” Previous visions of theological discussions to help my child understand substitutionary atonement were instead dashed and replaced with the ideology …
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Texas high school girls' basketball officially starts season practices this week. I remember the smell of the season well...the anticipation, the adrenaline, the competition. Accompanying all of those memories is the man who proved to be the most challenging coach I ever had. My father. I remember growing up and hearing other kids my age …
I legally fit the title of "student" until completing graduate school this past December. From ages 4 to 25, I participated in various forms of schooling. After defending my thesis a mere four weeks before my son's due date, my husband and I celebrated me finally being finished. It felt so good. No more papers, no …
jami lee gainey 