This all came out of a conversation I had with my husband the other night. I mentioned to him how one of my old favorites, Redeeming Love, which I read years ago and have recommended to many readers, has been pelted with criticism. The fire has come from both sides, Christian and non-Christian alike. When I first heard of this, I was indignant. “What fault could one possibly find in Francine Rivers’ classic which practically was the catalyst for an entirely different *and better* style of Christian fiction?”
Tag: Mental Illness
It’s Not Them — It’s Us
I wrote this for you, reader behind this screen. This isn’t sly propaganda for something else. It’s actually about you.
Why I left church today…
Let’s be honest. Let’s be sincere. Let’s be united in our struggles so we can glorify the God who perfects us.
‘Tis the Season for Depression
I struggle with depression and have noticed this time of the year is harder, when that post-holiday slump hits. But God gives me joy when I ask and He sends others to help me back up. These lyrics have been rolling around in my head for the past week and I thought I'd share: ‘Tis… Continue reading ‘Tis the Season for Depression
Podcast Interview
So… I’m not so good at keeping up this blog thing. But I wanted to be sure and share the link to my interview on Reboots Podcast a couple weeks ago. I shared about The River Series, my own personal struggles, adoption, fostering, writing, abuse, and mental illness. Check it out here!