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The False Self: Will the Real Me Please Stand Up?

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When I first got married, it was not long after an intense “mean girls” period in my life.

You know, there are some hard ways to socially learn what not to do. Here are some of the lessons–of varying legitimacy–in which I had been viciously ardently instructed during this period of my life. (Maybe you can relate.) read more

Shut the front door! and other thoughts on a worshipful life

May 3, 2016 / Janel Breitenstein / 0 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes

My house is…well. Noisy.

Most of the time, I think like that this place gurgles with life. Someday, I think, I will be sad when my house is silent more often than it is loud.

But the current season is saturated with boy sound-effects of all varieties and odors; um, arguing; constant requests (I count an average three “Mom!” calls whenever I attempt to use the bathroom); and the din of my generally rowdy offspring. Quiet can be a hard-earned commodity.