I noticed a long time ago that there are heaps of books and blogs devoted to helping us navigate the troubled waters of dating, marriage, and family relationships, but no one is telling us how to steer through the rocky seas of wounded friendships. How do we handle the awkwardness that arises over a broken...Read More
Sitting all alone in my first post-college, single-girl apartment, the truth dawned on me: Life, as I’d known it, was over. Jesus was changing everything. No longer was I the party girl, going out to bars at night with friends with whom I shared the lofty goal of getting hammered and meeting hot guys. Now,...Read More
Hospitality is at the heart of the Gospel. God the Father invites us into His family through a relationship with His Son, Jesus Christ. As His followers, it is our call to exhibit this same love and generosity of spirit to our fellow man. This past week the Redeemed Girl team gathered at the home...Read More
“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” ― Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady My best friends know I love all things British: accents, movies, history, quirky traditions, and of course, tea time. I’m not certain when my love for all things British began,...Read More
Screeching brakes broke the quiet morning calm. The alarming noise was quickly followed by a whirlwind of chaos as our luggage catapulted through the air with the ease of an Olympic gymnast. Coffee cups and croissants joined the fun by doing somersaults into our laps—scoring a perfect 10 for the dismount. Dodging a flying duffle...Read More
Do you remember the (potentially traumatic) day you had to transition from elementary school to middle school? It sends chills down my spine just thinking about it. Gone were the days of read–alouds and recess. (Weren’t those the best?!) Now you’re on your own trying to navigate the combination lock on your very first locker...Read More
Like smoke from burning pancakes, the tension in the stifling air rose, as shoulder-to-shoulder we waited for the doors to open. The concert promised to be the best of the year, but the frustration of the crowded space was inhaling all the happiness away. My man and I tried to make the best of the...Read More
“You may have traveled long and far, across states and time zones to make it to this moment. You may have only traveled a short distance. Maybe you have been looking forward to this week all year, or maybe a friend invited you, and you’re still not quite sure how you got here. But I...Read More
