Articles by Lauren Bookout
If You’re Going to Be Pro-Life, Be Pro-Life
I’m pro-life. That’s not a surprise to anyone who knows me. It’s probably annoyingly (to some) obvious and overstated. And while I guess you could technically describe me as being anti-abortion, that’s not the term […]
Even More Than Before, Christian Kindness Matters
Well, here we are. *Who’da thunk it? After nearly two year of an endless barrage of ads, debates, monologues, and lots of nonsense, this whole “elect a new leader of the free world” circus has […]
Don’t Tear Apart the Church Over an Election
A month from now, what does your life look like? Christmas shopping? Prepping for finals? Recovering from your Thanksgiving food coma? Binging on the new episodes of Gilmore Girls for the seventh time? (Probably. Thankfully, […]
One Millennial’s Request to Please Quit Talking About Us
Have you ever been sitting in a room while your mom and dad or teacher or someone sit there and discuss you and your future and the decisions you should be making and you just […]
Why It (Can) Matter What You Wear
It’s hot again. It’s not even May and it’s hot. And since I now reside in Louisiana the humidity adds a whole other level of discomfort. Plus, I’m pregnant so there’s that too. The reason […]
Teach the Gospel, But Don’t Be a Jerk About It
“If everyone hates you, you must be doing something right as a Christian.” It’s a common enough mentality and I hear some version of that on a regular basis. And I get it. If […]
When You’re The One Who Needs Help
A few weeks ago my husband and I said our nightly prayer as rains were pouring over our area. Before he walked back to his office to resume his studies, we discussed how we […]
Why Women in The Church Need to Quit Limiting Ourselves
Sunday night I spoke to an exhausted friend who had spent her day worshipping, training young girls to serve in the church, and taking them to visit elderly widows in the nursing home. A few […]
Four Things to Look For When You’re Looking For The One
A romantic time is upon us. Or at least, thus sayeth Hallmark, fans of St. Valentine, and chocolatiers everywhere. This weekend will cause couples to remember their love. An astounding number of men will take […]