Caryn Rivadeneira
Caryn Rivadeneira is a writer and speaker and a member of the worship staff at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. She's the author of Known and Loved: 52 Devotions from the Psalms (Revell, 2013), Grumble Hallelujah: Learning to Love Life When It Lets You Down (Tyndale House, 2011) and Mama's Got a Fake I.D.: How to Reveal the Real You Behind All that Mom (Waterbrook, 2009). Caryn has served as editor of Marriage Partnership, Christian Parenting Today, and Gifted for Leadership. Caryn lives outside of Chicago with her husband, three kids, and one pit bull. Visit her at CarynRivadeneira.com. Find her on Facebook at facebook.com/carynrivadeneira and on Twitter at @CarynRivadeneir.
Kids' Diets: Why We Need Immovable Love, Not 'Let's Move'
Where Michelle Obama's anti-obesity campaign falls short.
Bachmann, Palin, and the Trouble with 'Evangelical Feminism'
Feminists say Bachmann and other conservative women can't join their club. I say the club needs some new ground rules.
Why Romance Novels Aren't Emotional Porn
Just because such novels are about escape doesn't mean they are destructive.
Sin, Grace, and the Royal Wedding
What I'll tell my 6-year-old daughter about marriage as we watch the festivities together.
The Argument for Girl-Boy Wrestling
Joel Northrup cited his Christian faith for refusing to wrestle Cassy Herkelman in last week's Iowa state championship. I say his Christian faith should have taken him to the mat.
When Gender-Based Parenting Goes Too Far
A review of Glenn Stanton's 'Secure Daughters, Confident Sons: How Parents Guide Their Children into Authentic Masculinity and Femininity'.
Why I Boycotted Amazon This Week
When it comes to how-to books for pedophiles, defending the defenseless is more important than defending free speech.
Why Should the Devil Get Halloween?
The holiday, one of my favorites, reminds me why I became a Christian in the first place.
Burqa Watching in Great America
Some Muslim American women say wearing the burqa keeps others from objectifying them. But must women hide their bodies to be taken seriously?
What a Father Remembers
Sometimes the most meaningful moments get lost in the busyness of life.
It's Mother's Day, Not Motherhood Day
When churches confuse the two, women can end up serving false (and unbiblical) expectations.
Pregnant Olympians Are Not 'Selfish'
Women like Kristie Moore show that parenting well and taking healthy risks are not mutually exclusive—especially when taking risks means obeying God.
Saved by Spanking
Reconsidering the controversial form of discipline in light of a new study—and timeless Scripture.
It's a Not-So-Happy But Wonderful Life
God doesn't call us to be happy.
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