As many of you know, I am expecting our 7th blessing! Well, it dawned on me the other day that I haven’t shared much here, on my personal website, about what God has been teaching me through this pregnancy. If any of you follow Redeeming Childbirth or my journey through Instagram, then you probably see some of what I share,… View Post
“Is ours not a strange culture that focuses so much attention on childbirth–virtually all of it based on anxiety and fear–and so little on the crucial time after birth, when patterns are established that will affect the individual and the family for decades?” Suzanne Arms In the article, “How Other Countries Prevent Postpartum Depression“, Kathleen Tackett, PH.D. lists “Social Structures… View Post
Since the release of my book, Redeeming Childbirth, two of the most popular chapters are “The Ultra-Sound of Worship” and “Crowning Him in Worship.” The practical exhortation to invite the presence of the Lord into this intimate experience of labor and delivery through prayer, praise, and worship has become a spiritual discipline that thousands of women are preparing their hearts for. When I… View Post
“For better, or for worse, for richer, or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until death do us part…” Those infamous words that imply loyalty and faithfulness. But those vows aren’t so easy to keep when the going gets tough… or tougher… or the toughest. Soon my husband and I celebrate our 17th… View Post
I want to open by asking you a few questions: Do you believe the God wants us all to look the same? Does He desire us to be the same? To live the same? Does He expect us to believe the same things? As humans we mistakenly group questions like this all together, expecting the same answer. Some of us can’t possibly… View Post