Who is the strongest person you know? If you’re an Israelite, you are probably going to say it’s your mother. Our mothers are indeed strong women, and often times because they have no choice. No …
Devotion
“For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand [anywhere else]…”
– Psalm 84:10a
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When You Can’t Get It All Done
“Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when He saw the multitudes, …
Mommy Solo Date & Why You Should Get Out
Virginia has consistently been seeing sub 50 degree weather since mid December. There are of course rare occasions in which we get up to 65, sometimes 70, and my husband is like “Asha! You HAVE …
The Thing I’m Most Afraid to Do
What’s the thing you’re most scared to do? What would it take to get you to do it? A thought-provoking prompt from WordPress. I think I have plenty of goals, and many of them intimidate …
Reflections on Ancient Israelite Women
I think of my foremothers often… There are mornings when my day begins with the quiet stirrings of my children, their voices carrying the promise of joy and the certainty of responsibility. As I move …
Tiny Home, Big Living
Most of my life, I lived in a 1400 square foot three bedroom two bath home with a big yard, exterior laundry facilities and detached garage. We had a tall old magnolia tree that bloomed …
New Year Reflections: We’re More Than Clean Homes and Hot Meals
It’s a New Year, if you’re an Israelite following the Biblical Calender. The time of blossoms and blooms. Renewal, reflection, and recreation. And the perfect time to set goals, reduce habits that don’t serve us, …
Accept Help, Sis | 3 Ways to Be More Vulnerable + Why It Matters as a Feminine Woman
Do you ever get frustrated that people don’t help you, but even more frustrated when they do? You told your family you’d appreciate more help in the kitchen after dinner. But now you don’t know where …
25 Lessons from 25 Years
Publishing note: Pink Side (Patreon) members read this article 14 days early! I will also be sharing this as a podcast episode for members only 🙂 I just turned 25 December 14th. At 25 I …
Why No One Respects Your Boundaries + How to Respond With Grace
A few months ago, a family member challenged one of my parenting choices. As you know, I’m Torah observant, and I teach the same thing to my children in any way I can, without forcing …