The Housewife Theologian

[caption id="attachment_2145" align="alignleft" width="300"] But Who is God?[/caption] Discernment is a tough calling. It is one that I continuously wrestle with. Christians are to be spiritually discerning, but since discernment has to do with separation, it is not a popular discipline. It is a...

As I am reading through Esther with the help of Iain Duguid’s commentary, Esther & Ruth , I am finding myself struggling with these women. Comparing the first two chapters, it’s easy to over analyze a Vashti vs. Ruth scenario. Queen Vashti, a pagan, takes a very bold stand for human dignity. I...

Imagine a feast that lasts seven full days. But not only that, it is in the royal garden of the King’s palace. This feast is offered to you after 180 days of the great king displaying all of his riches and glory. Now you get to partake in the king’s bounty. Everything is served and decorated with...

This week my husband and I will be celebrating our 16 th wedding anniversary. So, like everyone does around their anniversary, I have been thinking back to the people we were when we said, “I do.” I was a mere 21 years of age, fresh out of college. It’s funny because I thought I was so “in love”—...

Whenever I read the word “tribe” as it relates to Christianity or even readers in general, I get uncomfortable. I have written about this before , as well as the branding that goes along with it. Today I read about a new tribe of women who’s goal is to “gather, equip, 
and unleash the next...

In my free time I have been doing one of my favorite activities, reading on the porch. But free time is something I kind of pilfer. You know, I’m a housewife, so me and the dog sneak out there ninja-style, hoping for 15 minutes before the next crisis hits. My companion on my last couple of missions...

Do you have someone in your life that you think of as strong? Of course you do, I can think of at least a handful of people I look up to for their strength. Whether in the church, family, or in business, they are usually in some sort of leadership position. They are the ones that you turn to for...

While my family is playing in the sand this week, I am reposting from my categories of "Songs." This article has drawn a lot of traffic, so I thought I would share it again. I mean, hey, I never know how much of my crazy I should hide from the public... Miranda Lambert has her own little gritty...

Well, I've covered country and classic music for reposts this week from my "Songs" category. I guess it won't damage my reputation any further than it already is by including a rap song. Care for early '90s anyone? Have you ever seen the panic in a mother’s face when her 2-year-old struggles from...

Continuing with my reposts from my "Songs" category, this is one of my favorite articles I've written. One of my all-time favorite songs is Landslide , by Stevie Nicks. For a long time, I have felt a connection with this song, and to her voice in it. In looking into Stevie’s reasons behind the...