Becoming Primal: A Book Review

Mark Batterson's new book, Primal, has hit shelves and my bedside table. In his book, Mark poses the question, "What would your Christianity look like if it were stripped down to the simplest, rawest, purest faith possible?" His answer? " You would have more, not less...you would have primal Christianity."But what is the simplest form of Christianity? My first thought was along the lines of facts... You know, the basics of the gospel. I'm a sinner. I can't save myself. Jesus came, lived without sin, and died in my place so I can be reconciled with...

Becoming a Wife(eventually)

When I was 17, I planned out my life. I was about to graduate and head off to college. It was decided: I would find the man I would spend the rest of my life with in college, we would date for a while, be engaged by the time I was 21 and married right after graduation. It sounded like a good plan to me and since I had been obedient when the Lord compelled me to not date in high school, I figured He owed me the blessing of an early marriage. Next month I will be 26. I didn't meet my husband in college. I didn't even meet a boyfriend in college....

I'm Just Not That Into It (or Becoming A Movie Critic)

Tonight I saw "He's Just Not into You" and I left angry and sad. I wanted to share with you somethings the movie teaches and somethings I actually learned.What the movie taught:1. If he isn't calling, it's because he's not into you. (makes sense)2. If he wants to see you, he will make it happen. (ok. still on board)3. If a man dates you for years and won't marry you, he's not into you (at least not enough to marry you...duh.)4. If this man, who won't marry you, does the dishes and takes care of you, then it's worth giving up your hope for marriage...