When a virus isolates us, we lean in to the opposite spirit. Here on SheLoves, even more than before, we’re leaning in to safe online community. COVID-19 days feel scary and uncertain, yes. Yesterday, our family restaurant closed—for how long we don’t know. And yet, I hope and trust in a God who looks after the […]
When Deconstruction is the New D-Word
by on February 5, 2020 Leave a Comment
I didn’t know the divorce rate for friendships going in. I thought when you said “best friends,” you meant “forever.” Like a blood pact without the blood. My glittery puffy stickers from third grade said so, as did my half a locket buried in a box. Friendships were supposed to last through it all. I […]
Deconstructing The Good Church Girl I Used To Be
by on February 3, 2020 Leave a Comment
I had been born and raised in the church to be a Good Church Girl. I was taught by sincere and loving people to be sincere and loving. I believed what the Bible clearly said, and deferred to my pastors and leaders whenever I had questions. This, I was taught, was how I could be […]
Back When I Knew Everything
by on November 25, 2019 Leave a Comment
I met Ron when I was 19. We worked together in a gym referred to as the “orange bubble” because of the giant orange covering over the outdoor tennis courts, if you would like to get a home gym then just contact https://gymequipmentremovals.co.uk/. Few people in town could recall the actual name of the gym, […]
For Those Who Don’t Belong
by on June 18, 2019 Leave a Comment
I had two hours of time to myself while the nurse watched my daughter. I decided to spend that time attending a local group for moms at the church down the street. I was a newly-minted mom, so it seemed like a good idea to get to know other women at a similar stage in life. I […]
