When we were dating long-distance, my wife suggested we exchange four books that were important to us as a fun way of getting to know each other. One of the books she sent me was Rachel Held Evans’ Evolving in Monkey Town. Though I had heard of Rachel and had read quotes used by others … More Missing RHE
That’s “all the distance this poor girl can take.” Nine years ago today I decided to move to Nashville to be with the woman I love. We had been in a 2155-mile-long-distance relationship for nine months, and I couldn’t stand to be apart from her anymore. A move to Tennessee was not part of my … More A Life of Embrace
My wife and I are counting down to soaking in the joy of safety, celebration and hope we’ve found in your music. 18 days until we load up our Subaru Outback Wilderness and head north. 20 days until we arrive at The Gorge to pitch our hammocks for four nights of camping. 21 days until … More Dear Brandi,
“Do you think people are doing the best that they can?” A few weeks ago I listened to the final episodes of Brené Brown’s podcast, Unlocking Us, where she explored this question. Reading an excerpt from one of her books about a encountering an almost comically difficult person in a very challenging situation, she shows … More Their Best, Our Boundaries & Grief
I was nine years old. Standing at the bus stop before school, I was feeling self-conscious after a haircut my parents had just given me. A kindergartner came up to me and asked, “Are you a boy or a girl?” My face flashed hot and I mumbled an answer. I wanted to hide. I don’t … More Are you a boy or a girl?
We all tell ourselves stories about who we are, and our place and purpose in this world. We turn to them again and again for identity and guidance. Stories shape how we see and how we act. As I said in my last post, sometimes we use the stories we tell as a defense against … More The Stories We Tell: Centered on False Innocence?
Michelle F. Morrow 