Something didn’t sit quite right with me …

August 10, 2009 By

by Erika   The morning that I left for my missions trip Boot Camp. I’m pictured with my pastor and his wife. A newspaper story that was done before I left for my missions trip. When I left for Africa in the summer of 1991, I was excited about my trip and the things that [...]

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It started with homeschooling

July 29, 2009 By

by Erika My sister and I in a photo booth. I think we were 12 & 13. She’s older than I am. My childhood from the time I was born to the age of 14 was pretty much normal and mainstream. I grew up in a Christian home, going to church every Sunday, taking part [...]

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Freedom From Patriarchy

July 8, 2009 By

by Erika Here in the US, we celebrated our nation’s independence and freedom this past Saturday, the 4th of July. This particular holiday always makes me think of my own Independence Day. We had a BBQ with family and friends this past Saturday and while we were sitting inside to stay out of the rain, [...]

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