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Single Ladies Need Better Work-Life Balance, Too
Sheryl Sandberg's lessons for all of us, including the church.
Everything I Know About Being a Single Woman I Owe to Liz Lemon
Well, not really.
Why YOLO Is the New WWJD
Might Christians learn something from the ridiculous catchphrase of 2012?
Should Christians Pursue Prenatal Testing?
New tests present pregnant women with more options.
Was the Sandy Hook Shooter Sinful or Just Sick?
How Jesus' earthly ministry gives us the answer.
Ann Coulter and the Witness of John Franklin Stephens
What Christians can learn from the man with Down Syndrome who responded to Coulter's use of the 'r' word.
'Crazy Talk': How We Characterize Mental Illness
Our careless language reinforces stigma.
Christians Can't Ignore the Uncomfortable Reality of Mental Illness
Our shallow responses send the message that our faith has no answer for this kind of suffering.
When New Moms Can't Stop Worrying
Facing OCD, mental illness, and depression beyond the "baby blues."
Is There a Christian Formula for Online Dating?
Trusting God after listing, praying, and searching the web for my Mr. Right.
God Didn't Make Our Bodies Only for Sex
Chastity can lead to a fuller engagement with creation.
Stop Telling Christian Singles What They Can't Do
Celebrating the rich possibilities of chastity
The Real Value of Sex
Examining the lies that sex is worth nothing or sex is worth everything.
Working Together… From Home
A message to Marissa Mayer: It's not where we work, but how we work that matters.
God Made Boys to Play with Dolls
The role of a caring dad reflects God's nature as Heavenly Father.
The Gosnell Case and My Heart For Tiny Babies
Why I couldn't bear to follow the coverage this time.
The Quest for a Bigger, Better, Cuter Pregnancy
In an age of gender reveal cakes and ultrasound parties, it's not enough to just be pregnant anymore.
A Higher Calling to Protect
Christians' deeper considerations of women in combat.
Can You Teach Modesty Without Body-Shaming?
Girls told to cover their "irresistible" bellies, boobs, and bodies.
Time's Breast-Feeding Cover Adds Fuel to the Mommy Wars
Why Christians, of all people, must call a truce and support moms—no matter their parenting style.
Amid Bribery Scandal, Wal-Mart Contest Attracts Christians
T. J. Foltz says his clean-water nonprofit works because 84 percent of Americans shop at the superstore chain.
Accidentally Racist and Intentionally Ignorant
How the controversial Brad Paisley-LL Cool J duet keeps us from seeing the real, systemic problems of race.
Our Born-Again Virgin Bachelor
Exploring America's obsession with virginity.
A New Image of Friendship for the 30-Something Set
I'm no longer looking for a sole BFF, but for sustained relationships that take years, even a lifetime, to cultivate well.
All Hail Maggie Smith
Finally, someone shows us how to age with dignity.
I'm Not Julia: Why Obama's American Woman Doesn't Speak for Me
By the government's estimate, women are best when they live life alone. Not so fast.
Fractured Fairy Tale: The Appeal and the Danger of 'Once Upon a Time'
The show's emphasis on the power of love is its strength—and weakness.
Auditing America's Political Integrity
The IRS scandal, Benghazi incidents, and the disappointment of dishonorable leadership.
Where Have All the Women Leaders Gone?
Seeking lives that steward our giftedness wisely and well.
My Cynical Christian Reality Check
How Pope Francis taught me about my own Christian stereotypes.
The Double Shock of Unexpected Pregnancy
How faith meets this scary, stressful, but ultimately divine surprise.
Hashtags Won't Heal Us
Learning to lament in the 21st century.
The Real Value of a College Education
Why Christians might challenge the view of college as an investment
Runaway Mom and the Madness of Midlife
After 40, life doesn't have to fall downhill.
Thrift Shop Theology
Poppin' tags with an unlikely spiritual teacher.
The HIV Generation Grows Up
Caring for infected youth in Romania.
Prom's Biggest Drama Queens? The Adults
Striving for moderation on high school's biggest night.
Finding Faith After Spiritual Indoctrination
The story of the girl who wouldn't stop asking questions.
Have We Forgotten the Power of Poetry?
While Afghani women risk their lives for verse, we ignore it.
Sorority Syndrome: Girls Gone Mean
If we're not careful, big groups breed shallow friendships.
You Talk Like a Girl
How vocal fry affects women in the church.
The Problem with Christians Doing the 'Harlem Shake'
Some advice for the church: Think before you click.
The Best of Her.meneutics 2012: Writers' Choice
The posts that wowed our regular contributors.
Where Was God When Lolo Jones Placed Fourth?
We need a theology that accounts for Christian athletes' on-the-field failings.
Sex and the Single Olympian: Lolo Jones Talks about Her Virginity
The world-class runner shows that virginity isn't just for nerdy 18-year-olds—and that following God's plan for sexuality can be really hard.
Why Women Are Obsessed with Pinterest
The spirituality of the booming online "self-expression engine."
When Christian Teens Doubt
Sara Zarr's 'Once Was Lost' beautifully captures the moment when an evangelical girl encounters the real world.
Beef Stroganoff Isn't Rocket Science
The New York Times' controversial Yvonne Brill obit and the sacred call to remember.
Let Pastors' Wives Do Their Own Thing
And please ignore the ones on reality TV.
Why We Should Celebrate Beautiful Women
With a few caveats.
Desperate for Their MRS. Degrees
Pressure to put a ring on it can distract from other pursuits and callings.
The Good, the Bad, and the Terrorist
Searching for an explanation for evil.
The Westboro Baptist in All of Us
Granddaughters who left offer a cautionary tale for zealots.
The Good Heart of the Adoption Movement
Kathryn Joyce's book, 'The Child Catchers,' misses out on how adoption benefits women.
Big Theology for Little Kids
Thanks to catechism, my young ones can tell you a thing or two about justification, salvation, and repentance.
My Child's Backstory Is None of Your Business
A call for discretion, respect, and neighborly love in adoption.
My Teenager Made Me Finally Grow Up
The unexpected surrender of parenting adolescents
Like Valerie Harper, We're All Terminal
The search for a truer expression of Christian grief.
How Adulthood Is Like High School All Over Again
Churches need to recognize the awkward teenager inside each of us.
Madonna's Humanitarian Diva Moment
Lesson's from the singer's outburst in Malawi.
A Labor of Love: The Birth Doula
Caring for new moms starts in the delivery room.
Remembering Edith Schaeffer, the Evangelical in Pearls and Chanel No. 5
She helped us see art and beauty's place in Christian life.
Lee Grady Opens the Door for Women
The 'Charisma' editor says today's women should stop waiting for Prince Charming and get out into the mission field.
Tackling Doubt after Divorce: Not Your Typical Chick-Lit Novel
Sarah Healy's 'Can I Get an Amen?' deals with faith and life in an honest, compelling way.
God's Wrath and Natural Disasters: Whom Do We Blame?
Social media and the sovereignty of God as Colorado's most destructive fire raged.
Unearthing Gifts Once Abandoned for Motherhood
Why Rebekah Lyons wants you to find your calling.
Get Moving, People. What Are You Reading This Summer?
Books for your nightstand, your Kindle, or the side of the pool.
For the Love of Pinterest? A Her.meneutics Hangout with Rachel Held Evans, Sarah Bessey, & More
The bloggers join Her.meneutics regulars Laura Leonard, Rachel Marie Stone, and Sarah Pulliam Bailey.
The Seminary Gender Gap
Why we should be concerned that women remain outnumbered in theological education.
'The Office' Shows Even TV Romance Isn't Picture-Perfect
How Jim and Pam's struggling marriage saved the show's final season.
Hey Brand-New Mom, Ready for Your Close Up?
Reclaiming the natural beauty of delivery room pics.
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