I’m so excited to welcome our guest author, Avery Quick, as she shares her testimony with all of us! Avery married into the crazy Irvin side of our family and fits right in. She’s a talented artist, a loving mom and wife, and has become a dear friend of mine. I know you’ll be blessed … Continue reading Avery’s Testimony
When I was a young girl, she smacked my back to help me when I was choking, and I stayed mad at her for a long time, or so I’ve been told. What I do remember is that she was the aunt who would swoop into Nana’s living room with a giant smile on her … Continue reading Remember the love
I’ve seen several resources for people on the spectrum learning to adapt to church ministry culture, but not much has been written for those steeped in church ministry culture to make space for people on the spectrum. So, I’ve spent part of my summer break working on this list. I’m not an expert, just a … Continue reading Autism and the church
I visited the Orofacial Pain Clinic at the University of Kentucky last Thursday and finally got to see doctors specializing in TMJ/TMD. I’m excited to share some insights I’ve gained. Sometimes, I experience intense pain in my jaw, neck, and entire face that accompanies my headaches. There are moments when my jaw locks up. I’ve … Continue reading Lessons along the way
I’m studying for my New Testament final, and a disturbing thought crossed my mind. I figure that if I have to be disturbed, you should be, too! So, I’m just gonna leave this right here: The same king who ordered the brutal massacre of male children to protect his power is the very same king … Continue reading Some kings
Nobody wants to have a rule that mandates their inclusion in an organization they are already a part of. Unfortunately, we’ve had to implement those kinds of rules. But they have been necessary. Without the legislature, women wouldn’t have been able to fill leadership roles in my denomination. Many of our leaders boast of the … Continue reading Mandated Inclusion?
One of my favorite podcasts is Hidden Brain. The latest episode discusses the benefits of having mixed emotions and is thought-provoking. Consider this- When people want a leader, they gravitate toward those who exemplify certainty, someone who can come to a decision and move on. These confident leaders present themselves as decisive, even if those … Continue reading Mixed Emotions
Scripture reads that life and death are in the power of the tongue and those who love it will eat it’s fruit. Proverbs 18:21. Someone whose opinion I highly regarded once told me that “everything I ever say is critical.” And it hurt me. I felt they had misjudged my character, and that they didn’t … Continue reading The Power of the Tongue
Imagine for a moment that you’re the last soul remaining from the Exodus generation. All eyes rest on you. The next gen passes the time playing cards in their nearby tents snacking on their manna just waiting for you to croak. You overhear them talking about what it will be like to finally enter the Promised … Continue reading One Gen
I almost walked out of Sunday School last week, but I stayed. I stayed because I knew I would never be back if I got up and left. To the church or somewhere else, I do not know. So, I stayed. I stayed and tried to speak reasonably about something I wanted to flip a … Continue reading Digging in Like Rizpah
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