Body love and roller derby

Body love and roller derby

…I had loved to roller skate when I was younger. I was struggling with self-image at the time, but rolling around the rink with the little ones reminded me of…

Faith reflections: Envy

Faith reflections: Envy

…all our self-doubt and insecurity. In my own journey, envy bubbles up in my stomach and makes me queasy and uncomfortable. It shows up at inopportune times. Envy is a…

Perfectly imperfect

Perfectly imperfect

…how we understand ourselves and others. Martin Luther described sin as being curved in on the self. We may gaze on ourselves in self-adoration or self-loathing, but we’re stuck on…

Surviving the pain of rejection

Surviving the pain of rejection

…rejections damage our self-esteem and confidence. “Humans are inherently social creatures. We crave connection and meaning to others. When faced with rejection, or lack of acceptance, it’s hard for us…

Chaos Survival Kit for New Moms

Chaos Survival Kit for New Moms

…you will need it. • Let someone else take care of you. You will read everywhere about the importance of taking care of yourself. You will have neither the time…

Slowing down for sabbath’s sake

Slowing down for sabbath’s sake

…an ax in my head. “Lighten up,” people suggested, chalking up my condition to perfectionism and spreading myself too thin. For them, the solution seemed easy, but I’d tried everything:…

Resurrection in relationships

Resurrection in relationships

…cared about her. It meant the world to her. We both recalled what a relief it was that I studied abroad for a semester. We both needed space. I remembered…