Monthly Archives: August 2011

In case we weren’t sure porn had gone mainstream–here’s NBC’s “Playboy Club” for fall TV! BOYCOTT TIME!!!

Posted on August 31, 2011 by elizabeth

“‘The Playboy Club,’ set in the first Playboy Club in Chicago, debuts this September as the centerpiece of NBC’s new fall television season.” My guess is that NBC is trying to grab some Mad Men market share. But instead they’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Evil TV | 24 Comments

All that matters is how we love…

Posted on August 31, 2011 by elizabeth

My good friend, Matthew Paul Turner, made this video of our World Vision Bolivia trip. It’s beautiful. I hope you like it. UPDATE: 56 children have been sponsored through my page! I’m humbled by your generosity. I wish I could … Continue reading →

Posted in World Vision: Bolivia | 6 Comments

Consumeristic Mindset Perpetuates Poverty & Pornography

Posted on August 29, 2011 by elizabeth

“do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” –Philippians 2:4 While in Bolivia, I was convicted by how difficult it was for me to look at the problem of poverty. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Love/Sex Advice, World Vision: Bolivia | 109 Comments

Text in $10 to “20222″ and aid efforts to relieve Horn of Africa’s worst drought in 60 years #faminenomore

Posted on August 29, 2011 by elizabeth

This week I’m giving up two trips to Starbucks and donating that money to World Vision’s efforts in the Horn of Africa. Here’s why: 12.4 million are affected in the region More than 35% of all children in the region … Continue reading →

Posted in World Vision: Bolivia | 1 Comment

Let it be, let it be

Posted on August 28, 2011 by elizabeth

The need is endless. I am swallowed up by it. I stand in the shower and realize I could ruin my health, my sanity and my family by pouring myself with wild abandon into the need. And there would still … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism, Faith, Her Royal Mommy-Ness | 23 Comments

A kind note to my dissenters, my friends

Posted on August 26, 2011 by elizabeth

It’s been an intense week. But it’s been an ALIVE week! I’ve been wrecked, renewed, heartbroken, inspired, crushed, overwhelmed, encouraged…. and I’ve loved every minute. You must understand that I have never been content with half-measures. Even as a child, … Continue reading →

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The mall is trying to kill me (I’m serious!)

Posted on August 26, 2011 by elizabeth

I stink at clothes shopping. It just totally overwhelms my ADD brain. There are too many options, especially when it comes to little girl clothes. I’m always in awe of moms who are able to put together color-coordinated, matchy-matchy outfits … Continue reading →

Posted in Her Royal Mommy-Ness, Humor, Twins!! | 18 Comments

How the pornification of marriage hurts real people

Posted on August 25, 2011 by elizabeth

I thought we had an interesting conversation yesterday about the Pornification of Marriage. Thanks to all who participated. I was heartbroken, inspired and thankful for many of the exquisite insights. I wanted to highlight a few of those (because sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in Love/Sex Advice | 49 Comments

The Pornification of Marriage

Posted on August 24, 2011 by elizabeth

So, what’s the deal with Christian women and stripper poles? Apparently, Christian women learning to pole dance is no big deal because, you know, it’s “good exercise.” I mean, seriously. Has pornography so infiltrated every corner of society that now … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism, Childbearing, Her Royal Mommy-Ness, Love/Sex Advice, Societal Commentary | 158 Comments

I asked God to break my heart (and a bittersweet announcement)

Posted on August 23, 2011 by elizabeth

I wrote a piece for The Orange County Register about my trip to Bolivia. They are graciously running it online, in print and on their iPad app. You can read it here: I Asked God to Break My Heart. This … Continue reading →

Posted in OC Register Column, World Vision: Bolivia | 6 Comments