Good News for New Moms

in defense of: repetitive liturgies

I grew up in churches with highly extemporaneous prayers, long sermons, and somewhat variable orders of service.

Apr 8 • 

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in defense of: church pews

Some readers may know that I’m fascinated by built-environment design. One fun little case study that’s relevant to the experience of moms and babies in…

Apr 1 • 

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July 2024

The Heroes of Exodus 1-2

When four courageous women and a girl defy the most powerful ruler in the world.

Published on Marissa’s Substack • Jul 20, 2024

March 2024

"In this moment, know you are held"

Plus the ultimate Easter gift idea guide - ready for your input!

Published on The Mothering Spirit Newsletter • Mar 20, 2024

January 2024

cry rooms

Continuing on from where I left off with my story of nursing my firstborn in church: It so happened that our church at the time, remodeling their…

Jan 6, 2024 • 

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December 2023

nursing in church

Every few months, it seems, the X-fka-Twitter discourse regarding nursing in public resurfaces.

Dec 30, 2023 • 

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Some links, and an update

It’s been nearly a year since the birth of my second child, which gave me my second experiential data point on the postpartum period.

Dec 23, 2023 • 

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December 2022

"You humbly chose the Virgin's womb"

It’s always a good time to meditate on the Incarnation, but today—Christmas Day, when I’ve scheduled this newsletter to post—is an especially fitting…

Dec 25, 2022 • 

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hospitality for babies

As I’m consistently reminded by the discussions on Other Feminisms, practicing hospitable to the most vulnerable among us, to those with the most…

Dec 21, 2022 • 

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