Debbie Holloway

• 5 Ways to Make a Difference on Memorial Day Monday, May 25, 2020
  What comes to mind when you think about Memorial Day? If we’re being honest, for many of us, it's just about getting a day off.
• What if Christian Singles Don't Have to be Lonely? Wednesday, July 22, 2015
  I mean, being single is hard. Being in a relationship is hard. Life is hard. I don’t think life is any easier when you have a cute boy to hold your hand; I don’t think life is any harder when you...
• What You Should Read at Your Wedding Instead of 1 Corinthians 13 Wednesday, July 15, 2015
  I worry that Paul's sublime, God-breathed words in 1 Corinthians have been co-opted and corrupted by a wedding industry that celebrates romantic love, which is all about hormones, at the expense of...
• Does God Want Good Things From Me, or For Me? Wednesday, July 8, 2015
  God imagined us for love and for beauty, for life and for wholeness, for goodness and for mercy. You were made in the image of God.
• This is What I’m Going to Do Today in Response to the Supreme Court Ruling Wednesday, July 1, 2015
  The ruling overturning gay marriage bans may change Christianity in America. But I believe it needs to change.
• Is Taking Down the Confederate Battle Flag a Mere Gesture? Thursday, June 25, 2015
  Taking the flag down really won’t do anything to erase our nation’s original sin. Nor is it likely to bring about the end of racism in our time. So what's the point?
• When Christian Parenting Leaves Out Jesus Wednesday, June 17, 2015
  What if being a parent has more to do with us and our relationship with God, than somehow applying a Christian formula to our children and having them turn out evangelical?
• Do You Need Permission to be Unremarkable Today? Wednesday, June 10, 2015
  So what can we cling to on the quiet days? The unremarkable days? The days at home, when you’re just with your kids instead of out ending poverty and fighting for global justice?
• Jen Hatmaker's Cancer Manifesto Wednesday, June 3, 2015
  As a close friend or family member of someone fighting cancer, it’s often hard to know what to do. How much do you talk about it? Where should you put all the fears and feelings accumulating inside...
• Update: The Village Church Apologizes to Karen Hinkley Friday, May 29, 2015
  Update: Matt Chandler and The Village Church issue an apology to Karen Root over mishandling of church discipline situation.
• She Wanted an Annulment from a Pedophile. What Happened Next Ignited a Controversy Wednesday, May 27, 2015
  After confessing to pedophilia, Jordan is currently in good standing with The Village Church. His wife Karen is under church discipline. Why?
• How to be a Better Spouse in Times of Grief Wednesday, May 20, 2015
  How can couples be sure to draw close to one another for comfort during these times, rather than drifting apart or withdrawing in silence?
• How to Poison Your Marriage in 3 Easy Steps Wednesday, May 13, 2015
  These three small steps can ultimately lead to the death of a marriage. And unfortunately, so many of us regularly engage in these behaviors without realizing the dangers they pose.
• 9 Fascinating Things the Bible Has to Say about Prayer Friday, May 8, 2015
  Have you ever wondered how many answered prayers are recorded in Scripture? Or perhaps, how much Paul or Jesus talks about prayer? Joe Carter explains 9 Things You Should Know About Prayer in the...
• What's Causing the Scandal of Domestic Abuse in the Church? Wednesday, April 29, 2015
  When domestic abuse is present in Christian communities, it has a particularly insidious twist. Because “male headship” is taught by many churches as a core Scriptural principle, violent or abusive...
• When You Feel Like the Only Mom Who Doesn't Have Her Life Together Monday, April 27, 2015
  We believe somewhere deep down in our sleep-deprived minds that there are perfect moms out there. With perfect homes and minivans and meal planning systems.
• Why I Refuse to Feel Guilty for Being a Work-at-Home Mom Wednesday, April 22, 2015
  I don't feel guilty when my kids see me working on the computer. Why not? Because work is honourable. Paid or unpaid, it’s good to work.
• What if You are Actually Already Living “The Good Life”? Wednesday, April 15, 2015
  I’ve wasted a lot of time thinking glory lives in the big moments of our lives. But on nights like this I know in my bones that the glorious ordinary is the best kind of big.