A Living Thank You Note
Kicking Off the Holiday Season Right
I am almost giddy from excitement for October 31! This day ushers in one of my favorite little holidays before we dive straight into a series of major holidays. And while I have no problem with celebrating Halloween – it is not the holiday I am referring to. October 31 is also known as Reformation Day!
Seeing Racial Injustice Through a Gospel Lens
I recently wrote a newsletter article (God Creates Race, We Created Racism) for our Council Road newsletter about how my perspective on race and racism changed. I wish everyone could have an immersive experience like the one I described and experienced! It was a powerful jumping off board and I continue to grow, learn, and invest in significant ways.
The Ultimate Minestrone Soup
Being Born Female
Being born female--that is the #1 risk factor for breast cancer. I was first touched by breast cancer as a young teenager when a grandmother I dearly loved was diagnosed and had one of her breasts removed. Since then, I’ve had maternal and paternal aunts that have had full mastectomies, my second grandmother was diagnosed, and my mother had countless cysts aspirated and removed.
May We Come Over?: A Neighborly Conversation About Race
Some of my most favorite neighbors are an African American family. Current events involving race finally mandated a conversation I’ve always wanted to have with them regarding what it’s like to be them. Arlene and I text a lot. She shares the important events in her life—like her recent retirement from a nursing career and the death of her sister this summer.
Blog Roundup: Fighting Suicide with Good Mental Health
Good mental health is vitally important for us all and 2020 has certainly challenged our ability to fully experience it. With this in mind, along with September 10th being Suicide Prevention Day, we wanted to redirect you to a sampling of the great mental health content that we’ve produced over the years on our blog at www.councilroadwomen.org. I am inexplicably grateful for the insights and personal vulnerability the authors of these articles have shared.
Wisdom from Widows
As a thirty-seven year old mom of young sons, I suddenly became a widow. Ahead of me was the biggest learning curve I had ever faced. Godly widowed women taught me how to trust God and eventually be content in Him. I discovered my place of service to other widows and here is some wisdom from their journeys: