Monthly Archives: December 2009

I don’t know what I know

Posted on December 11, 2009 by elizabeth

It's a dark, rainy night and my brain is keeping me awake with questions that will not shut up. I keep midnight company with questions. Sometimes I make them a pot of tea and we stare bleakly at each other … Continue reading →

Posted in RecoveringFundamentalist, Religion, Science | 15 Comments

Christmas is Pagan?

Posted on December 10, 2009 by elizabeth

I celebrated my first Christmas when I was 25. My fundamentalist church eschewed all "pagan holidays" including Christmas and Easter. The thought was that these days were originally pagan celebrations co-opted by Constantine in order to make Christianity more palatable … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrations, RecoveringFundamentalist | 13 Comments

The Twins Are Two Years Old!!!!

Posted on December 9, 2009 by elizabeth

Happy 2nd Birthday to my twin baby girls: Jorai & Jasiel!       And just to prove how connected they are–that there truly is a special bond between twins–here is Jasiel trying to convince me that she's actually Jorai! … Continue reading →

Posted in Twins!! | 16 Comments

All is (not) calm, all is (not) bright

Posted on December 8, 2009 by elizabeth

The holidays are not always joyful. This time of year is mingled with pain. For some of us, the holidays serve to underscore our grief, the finality of brokenness in our lives and relationships. Something is not right. Our eyes … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrations | 15 Comments

Where’s my Man-Soap?

Posted on December 6, 2009 by elizabeth

My husband just wants soap. Or better yet, "An all-in-one deal. None of this separate shampoo and conditioner whatevers." But every time he goes down the personal hygiene aisle, he's overwhelmed by beauty bars and SPF. He wants soapdarnit, not … Continue reading →

Posted in Her Royal Mommy-Ness, SmartAssery | 19 Comments

THE SATURDAY EVENING BLOG POST, vol. 1, issue 4

Posted on December 4, 2009 by elizabeth

Welcome to THE SATURDAY EVENING BLOG POST! This is where bloggers gather on the first Saturday of each month to share their latest and greatest blog posts! This month we're featuring posts from November 2009! I'll  begin by sharing one … Continue reading →

Posted in The Saturday Evening Blog Post | 30 Comments

A cruel theology

Posted on December 4, 2009 by elizabeth

When my mother was fighting breast cancer someone told me, "Well, at least we know this is God's will." In other words, God ordained my mother's cancer. I have trouble with a theology that says God ordains evil. I guess … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, RecoveringEvangelicalsAnonymous, Religion | 27 Comments

Love is a water heater (or how gratitude can enhance your love life)

Posted on December 1, 2009 by elizabeth

Is it possible that practicing gratitude can increase feelings of love? Yes. My broken water heater proved it. A couple of weeks ago, our water heater broke. My husband fixed it immediately because that's what he does. He fixes the … Continue reading →

Posted in Her Royal Mommy-Ness | 10 Comments