And years later, when I moved back to the South, and the UMC had General Conference and passed the wrong legislation, it was Evans' teachings that led me to confidently walk out the doors of my church for the last time. Because of Rachel Held Evans, I don't feel guilty about not having a church. I know how to practice and maintain my personal worship until I can find a church that upholds the same values that I do.
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Who Kills Cersei, & Other Questions Ahead of the GOT Premiere
With the Game of Thrones final season premiering this Sunday, there's a lot of talk about who will end up on the Iron Throne. As I mentioned recently on Twitter, the ending doesn't really interest me anymore. I can't find the exact post I read (I'll keep searching) but I read a compelling theory that … Continue reading Who Kills Cersei, & Other Questions Ahead of the GOT Premiere
National Siblings Day – Favorite Literary Siblings
Happy Wednesday y'all! Today is April 10th, also known as National Siblings Day, also known as another day people made up to celebrate things. Hooray! The one year Dee and I were doing something cool together on National Siblings Day (drinking Riesling in Germany on my first European trip) we forgot the holiday existed. Before … Continue reading National Siblings Day – Favorite Literary Siblings
Being Re-Amazed by Maggie Stiefvater & The Raven Boys
Re-reading The Raven Boys made me feel like Maggie was tweeting at me "I told you, I told everyone."
Motivational Monday – Apr 01
GUYSSSSSSSS I originally had a different post planned, and then over the weekend I received/found all sorts of fun things so I delayed the post and then all sorts of fun April Fools' Day content popped up. So thank you for your patience, here is your Motivational Monday, April Fools' Edition! Apparently there's a viral challenge … Continue reading Motivational Monday – Apr 01
The Place Between 