Is Not Wearing a Bikini an Act of Modesty or Shame
Is not wearing a bikini an act of modesty or shame? I really don’t like wearing bathing suits. I’m not even talking about bikinis. One-piece bathing suits. Bathing suits with…
The Ethics of Abortion
The ethics of abortion. Twice a year, I Skype with a class of high school students at the Riverdale School in New York City during their unit on abortion in…
Really Good Bacon and the Expansive Love of God
The expansive love of God filled my weekend with the women of White Memorial Presbyterian Church at a retreat in Pinehurst, NC. It was such a joy to gather with…
Caregiving: The Humble Act of Bathing
In caregiving, the humble act of bathing requires deep trust and deep care. Here's what it taught me about God. Have you ever washed another person’s body? Maybe a young…
Amy Julia Recommends: Faith and Family Podcasts
Amy Julia Recommends is a compilation of recommendations for podcasts, books, articles, etc., that I've shared on my social media platforms. This edition of Amy Julia Recommends features podcasts that…
What 7 Nights in an RV Taught Me About a Cotton Candy Life
Seven nights in an RV taught me about a cotton candy life and the invitation to a different way, a way that leads to full life, full to overflowing. There…
Speaking at the Festival of Faith & Writing
Years ago, I saw an ad in an issue of Books and Culture for something called the Festival of Faith & Writing. The name of the conference alone caught my…
#19: Light in the Darkness
Episode #19 — Light in the Darkness: The light shines in the darkness. Today’s episode looks at how the glitz, parties, and gifts of the commercialized Christmas can serve as…
How We Think About Giving Money Away
Giving money away. What do we think about that? Over the last two decades, Peter and I have thought a lot about where to give our money. Considering what we…
How a Baby with Down Syndrome from Brazil is Changing Lives in Zambia
As we move towards a season of thanks and of giving, I invited my friend Holly Nelson to tell the story of the Special Hope Network, a ministry that equips…
