I am a bleeding heart idealist. I believe in the power of love, justice, and compassion. I believe that we are ALL supposed to roll up our sleeves and try to save the world, to tackle the BIG PROBLEMS like … Continue reading
So often growing up, I learned that love is more than just a feeling. Whether it was in a children’s church message, the tunes of DC Talk blaring throughout my home that “love is a verb”, or Michael W. Smith … Continue reading
No Greater Love by Levi Benkert and Candy Chand I loved this book. LOVED. Not just because I have met Levi and he is one of the most genuine people I have ever met. Not just because their youngest daughter … Continue reading
Last week, several friends forwarded me Anne-Marie Slaughter’s article from The Atlantic, titled “Why Women Still Can’t Have it All.” (I’m guessing that many of you had similar experiences.) In this heartfelt and thoughtful article, Slaughter details her decision to … Continue reading
Many of us at On the Willows are involved with, or big fans of, an anti-trafficking organization called Agape International Missions (AIM). If you’ve never heard of it before, you can find out more on their informative website. This Father’s … Continue reading