BW Voices

What Story Will Your Marriage Tell?

Cheryl Bell — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:15:50 +0000

My parents are moving to Texas. He is 87 and she is 88. They have taken care of each other for a lifetime and when she gently told him that she needed our help, the issue was settled. I cannot imagine how difficult this change must be for him – leaving all that has been [...]

Shhh!! It’s a Habit You Didn’t Know You Needed

Katie McCoy — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:46 +0000

For the woman at the office, it’s the steady drip of phone calls and “quick questions.” For the mother of three, it’s the screech of quarreling toddlers. For the student, it’s the hub of the high school hallways. For all of us, no matter what the day holds, it most likely includes the constant, inescapable [...]

The Day I Lost My Son in An Elevator

Gayla Parker — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:00:28 +0000

The memory of losing our son in an elevator in Hong Kong still causes me to break out in a cold sweat. Our family was visiting Hong Kong for a brief vacation from the Philippines, where we were serving as missionaries. We had planned to stay at the guesthouse for missionaries located on an upper [...]

I May Not Be There…But Please Keep Honoring Moms

Terri Stovall — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:00:34 +0000

In recent weeks, a blog entitled An open letter to pastors {A non-mom speaks about Mother’s Day} has been circulating around Facebook. I resonated with the post and especially liked “The Wide Spectrum of Mothering” included. In fact, I was already planning what Facebook status and Tweet I would write on Saturday, just to make [...]

The Birds, The Bees, and The Plan B

Candi Finch — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:00:17 +0000

Have you seen the recent car commercial where a couple is in the car with their young son who looks like he is six or seven years old? The father is spinning a rather fantastical story about where babies come from only to have their son try to tell them that he had heard the “real story” from another [...]

Dear Dottie: Why Aren’t Working Women In Your New Homemaking Book?

Dorothy Kelley Patterson — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:00:46 +0000

Dear Dottie, I was looking through The Christian Homemaker’s Handbook in the bookstore yesterday. It looks like a wonderful resource, but I noticed something missing. No where in the book (and I just checked the Table of Contents on Amazon to be sure) is there a chapter for women who work outside the home. These [...]

Spice Up Your Speech!

Teresa Ambra — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:00:27 +0000

I was in my forties before I first sampled Tex-Mex cooking. Friends encouraged me to try jalapeño peppers, fajitas, quesadillas, enchiladas, nachos, and everything else I now enjoy. I am also learning to like foods seasoned with curry, coriander, turmeric, saffron, and other Middle Eastern spices. Spices, herbs, and seasonings are what make recipes work. [...]

Planning a Romantic Picnic for Two

Melissa Meredith — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:00:54 +0000

Need a fresh date night idea that is both simple and romantic? Look no further! The following is a guide to planning a perfectly romantic picnic for two. The Perfect Location Choose a special spot that can become your special place, just for the two of you. To help pick the perfect location, think about [...]

Guarding Your Heart

Amanda Walker — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:30:53 +0000

Amanda, how do I guard my heart in a world that wants to rip me apart? This is the question that has been asked of me several times this month. A few weeks ago my husband and I began the Every Man’s/Woman’s Battle with our college group. This study has prompted many late-night conversations, and [...]

I Wasn’t a Plan…I was a Hot Date!

Gayla Parker — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:00:06 +0000

…or at least I’m pretty sure that was the case. You see, my parents were only 15 and 16 years old when I was born. When they found out I was on the way, they headed to the courthouse and married. Like many other marriages that begin under those circumstances, it came to an end [...]