I like my Christianity simple these days. I have young kids; I don’t have the time or energy to dissect complicated concepts, and I’m usually trying to explain faith on a preschool level. So the straightforward words of Mark 12: … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: Beth wrote this article before the April Fools series began. I held onto it because it fit perfectly with the topic. Sometimes, we believe what culture tells us about entitlement. Beth does a good job of being open … Continue reading
1. Theater-worthy! See it! 2. Definitely rent it. 3. Stream it on Netflix, if you must. 4. Don’t even bother. I recently received tickets to a screening of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen in the Sacramento, CA area. I had … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: This article by OTW contributor, Adrienne Sandvos, was originally published in February by Darling Magazine. In this article, Adrienne discusses the ways in which culture defines ‘beauty’ for us. I remember the first time I saw Mary … Continue reading
Happy April to readers of On the Willows! Lately, I have had many discussions on the issue of culture … and its influence on us. It’s a great, blogable topic … so we have decided to make this our very first series for April! … Continue reading