Author Archives: elizabeth

Why Smorgasbord Christianity is Good for Kids

Posted on April 28, 2012 by elizabeth

I wrote a guest post for my dear friend, Rachel Held Evans. It’s called “Why Smorgasbord Christianity is Good For Kids.” Here’s an excerpt: I wanted to give my kids some kind of foundation—some method/rubric/structure for relating to God. So, … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith | 6 Comments

BJU senior expelled for watching “Glee” (or for protesting BJU board member who covered up rape?)

Posted on April 26, 2012 by elizabeth

A 15 year old girl is raped by a married man from her fundamentalist church. When the pastor finds out, he forces the teen to publicly repent in front of the congregation. Her rapist, however, is never brought to trial. … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 57 Comments

Some interesting reading

Posted on April 25, 2012 by elizabeth

It’s easy to break your child’s leg by having him/her ride down the playground slide on your lap: I used to do this all the time with my kids. Never knew how easy it was to hurt their little legs! … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Current Affairs | 6 Comments

Suicide questionnaires & ADD don’t mix

Posted on April 22, 2012 by elizabeth

I went to a psychiatrist last Friday. As a matter of protocol, I had to fill out a suicide questionnaire. Which felt weird. I mean, if you’re feeling suicidal (which I’m not), I can think of few things more soul-crushing … Continue reading →

Posted in ADD, ENFP | 46 Comments

My debut appearance on Jon Stewart’s “The Daily Show”!

Posted on April 19, 2012 by elizabeth

Well, to be completely honest, he was making fun of the “media sh*t-storm” surrounding Hilary Rosen’s comments last week. And since I participated in a “Mommy panel” on Fox News, Stewart called me part of the “elite homemaker snob-bobbery.” But … Continue reading →

Posted in TV appearances | 12 Comments

ENFP in photos

Posted on April 18, 2012 by elizabeth

I found these while reading up on ENFP personality profiles. They gave me a good laugh. Enjoy.

Posted in ENFP | 4 Comments

Day 10=Read Good Books #31Days2Happy (Mother Letters, Always There, A Special Mother is Born)

Posted on April 17, 2012 by elizabeth

Today marks the launch of Mother Letters, a “collection of heart scribbles from across the globe–mothers just like you…these letters are about capturing the messy, glorious masterpieces that you are creating as a mother.” Curated by Seth and Amber Haines … Continue reading →

Posted in 31 Days 2 Happy, Book Reviews | 1 Comment

Grace does not preclude accountability: apologizing for my unwitting support of Hugo Schwyzer

Posted on April 16, 2012 by elizabeth

I’m very shaken up. Last week I tweeted an article published on Relevant magazine’s website. The article, written by Hugo Schwyzer, made some excellent points about beauty vs. sexuality. Since then, Hugo Schwyzer’s past has been brought to my attention. … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, RecoveringEvangelicalsAnonymous, RecoveringFundamentalist | 70 Comments

A conversation between me (an ENFP) and my husband (an ISTJ)

Posted on April 16, 2012 by elizabeth

The following are composite snippets from real-life conversations I’ve had with my husband. ISTJ: Come look at this financial spreadsheet I’ve made. It has 80, very specific categories. ENFP: Aw, you used such pretty colors! ISTJ: You’re going to have … Continue reading →

Posted in ENFP | 33 Comments

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

Posted on April 14, 2012 by elizabeth

Welcome to THE SATURDAY EVENING BLOG POST! I’m your hostess, Elizabeth Esther. This is where bloggers gather on the first (or 2nd, ha ha) Saturday of the month to share their latest and greatest posts. Today we’re sharing our favorite … Continue reading →

Posted in The Saturday Evening Blog Post | 34 Comments