Tag: Deconstruction
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No Jesus, No Peace?
Morning light is peeking over the mountain as I sit on my porch and write today. I’m excited to welcome the day, and to see what it will hold. This morning as I watched the sun rise, I contemplated my deconstruction from Christianity. This truly has been one of the biggest events in my life…when…
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Let’s Not Fear Darkness
The leaves are starting to fall from the trees around my home. As the days grow shorter, the trees know that winter is coming and it is time to conserve their energy. The air is growing a smidgen colder, too. I can tell that change is on the horizon. In the Northern Hemisphere, darkness is…
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Easter is Happier When We Don’t Blame Our Kids for an Ancient Execution
Last night, my husband and I put together Easter baskets for my kids. Stray crinkled green grass haphazardly surrounded the baskets as we stuffed them with treats. It is now morning, and I can’t wait for my children to see them. Since deconstructing I have felt happier than I ever thought I would. Of course,…
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God Could Be Something Else Entirely
It’s an early day for me. Sometimes I wake up before I should, and I lie awake in thought. Oh, how I try to go back to sleep. Maybe, I’ll succeed. I know how important sleep is, and I value it. But it looks like this morning I’ll be awake an hour before I intended.…
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Nature Heals
Tonight, my daughter and I stepped onto our porch to do some reading. The wind was warm as it rustled our clothes. I turned on a light as the sun began to set, and we read to the sound of frogs singing in the distance. It was wonderful. What greatness there is in this world.…
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Changing My Perspective About Femininity
My marriage is important to me. My husband is my best friend and greatest support. Yet I found myself confused when I lost my conservative Christian faith. For a long time, I had subscribed to the “submissive wife” theory. Note that “I” had subscribed to it, not “him”. While I noticed that he responded well…
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Hills and Valleys
Yesterday, I shared about this new space on Instagram with some trepidation. I knew it might receive pushback. I hoped it wouldn’t, but I knew it was possible. Coming out of the conservative Christian community has been tough, guys. The thing is, I haven’t wanted to leave anyone. I honor and respect all of the…
This Sacred Life 