I’m the Bomb: A Reflection on Dating
I grew up in the evangelical church, one of the Jesus Girls, one of the ones who was on fire. I learned quickly…
Anatomy of an Egalitarian Wedding Ceremony
Some time ago I was part of a Twitter conversation about marriage ceremonies that reflect biblical egalitarian values. Since my husband is a…
6 Things Egalitarian Marriage is Not
I have had many conversations about the egalitarian perspective of marriage with friends, family, and others. Some have been great discussions where, even…
Hyphenating My Last Name: A Deal Breaker?
So about a month ago a friend and I got into a debate on Twitter after he mentioned that a woman wanting to…
Co-Leadership in Marriage: Who’s in Authority?
We believe authority is at the heart of much marriage misunderstanding and debate. Over the years traditional-hierarchical-complementarian marriage-view proponents have described their perceived…
From a Daddy to His Daughters: Dreaming for Them in the Church
In honor of Father's Day being celebrated this weekend, we are delighted to share this heart-felt post by Brandon Chase. This letter is…
Co-Leadership in Marriage: Let’s Talk about Submission
Submission in marriage often comes with lots of negative baggage. In fact, many people refer to submission as the "S"-word. The reality is…
The Dance of Mutual Submission
When my babies were born, I fully intended to stay home full-time with them for a variety of reasons. However, a year after…
Three Ways Patriarchy is Bad for Men
Here are some of my thoughts about why patriarchy is bad for men, two related to the church and the last related to…
Side-By-Side: Taking Responsibility For My Spiritual Well-Being
When we keep our eyes on Jesus, there’s no need for one-sided leadership based on gender. Our marriage is a partnership, not an…
Living Between the Mommy Wars
When I was pregnant, a friend of mine told me that her mother hadn’t been much into babies. She chuckled a bit as…
Submission: A Personal Story
Submission What he had always been told he deserved What he expected from me, with nothing in return But it was not mine…