by Romi Pierce I remember my wedding day as if it were yesterday. It was a dream. Every detail of the reception from the food to the wine to the Michael Jackson impersonator was perfect! But the most important part was the ceremony. I really didn’t understand the significance of what we were […]
by Romi Pierce I remember my last breakup before I met my husband. It was terrible. It was the kind of breakup where it felt like the world had ended and the future was a blank. The hope I had inside, died. I stopped eating. I stopped sleeping. And I stopped caring. I was–for the […]
by Sarah Carson I’ve never forgotten the night I realized my boyfriend, Jordan, and I were over. I’d just returned home from another of the hours-long arguments we’d been having for months. It was the middle of the night. I plopped myself down on the couch in exhaustion and surveyed the damage the relationship was […]
As women, we have lots of wisdom to share. In celebration of #WednesdayWisdom we’ll be sharing the wisest advice we have received. Come back and visit us on Wednesdays. Wisdom after a break up Wisdom about pointing the finger of blame Wisdom about rejoicing each day Wisdom after a break up […]
by Amanda Zentz-Alo I lay on my back on the cold concrete, legs asprawl, arms outstretched, laughing and gasping – both exhausted and exhilarated. When I sat up, the women with me pointed admiringly at the smear of sweat I had left on the concrete floor. I had just finished skating 27 laps around the […]
Are you looking to add another group to your already active Women of the ELCA unit in your congregation? Café groups are one way that young adult women have created community within their congregation. Women (and men) in Café groups meet to discuss the topics in every monthly issue of Café, (boldcafe.org) and/or hold a […]
by Samantha Nichols This past summer, I accidentally climbed a mountain. I imagine that most people who climb mountains do so intentionally. I knew I was at a state park. I knew there was a mountain. I even knew I was on one of the summit trails. But I expected a trail that would […]
by Michelle Terry Something happens when you begin training for ministry. Your words and actions – whether from the pulpit or not — become more significant to others. People watch your actions and hear your words and associate both with God. When I first became a pastor, I found the weight of this […]
by Emily Carson I experienced my first feelings of envy around the age of 7. I was in second grade at the time. My classmate and friend, Heather, was popular and athletic. Boys loved her. Girls loved her. Teachers loved her. I wanted to be like Heather, and I spent many nights rehashing my […]
by Casey Parrett Dear daughter, Peace be with you. Although this letter will likely find you feeling stressed and overwhelmed, my wish is that you will feel my love and peace. I know everything. I know exactly what you’re going through and I am right here with you. All of the quizzes, exams, the late […]