It’s Not You: Why We Need to Stop Blaming Ourselves for Every Little Thing

I had a major epiphany last week.  Are you ready for it? It’s not you. It’s not me. I am actually not necessarily the cause of all of my problems. Some of you probably just read that and thought “duh,” but this was an earth-shattering, ground-breaking revelation for me. I know I wrote about something … Continue reading It’s Not You: Why We Need to Stop Blaming Ourselves for Every Little Thing

I Know You’re Mad at United but… (Thoughts from a Pilot Wife About Flight 3411)

I appreciate her attempt at illuminating the scenario, but the situation was still very wrong. If anything, this article has helped redirect my misguided anger. I’m now more angry at the US federal government than United, but still quite pissed at United. I also would be interested in knowing if Canada has a similar contract … Continue reading I Know You’re Mad at United but… (Thoughts from a Pilot Wife About Flight 3411)

Ephesians 5:22: When Men Add Commands to the Bible

Originally posted on The Equality Workbook: Freedom in Christ from the Oppression of Patriarchy:
Paul’s alleged command in Ephesians 5:22, “Wives submit to your husbands,” forms the foundation of the complementarian view that husbands must exercise authority over their wives in Christian marriage.[i]  This supposed command is often supplemented and reinforced by headings that have… Continue reading Ephesians 5:22: When Men Add Commands to the Bible