Category Archives for Faith
Marybeth: A Mother’s Life (My mother’s, that is!)
Recently, my niece, Grace, a student at DePaul University, asked my parents to participate in a class project with her … Continue reading
Regina: April is “Alcohol Awareness Month”
April is Alcohol Awareness Month founded by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence 27 years ago. The objective … Continue reading
Marybeth: New book celebrates our “feminine genius”
I get dozens of books from publishing houses asking me to read and review their titles. As an author myself, … Continue reading
Mary: My Daughter is Not a Princess. Or a Tom-Boy.
The minute my daughter made her appearance (fourth child with three older brothers), I was inundated with predictions as to whether … Continue reading
Mary: On Leaning In
Did you hear? Now we’re supposed to lean in. This week, if you’ve been near a TV (something I typically try … Continue reading
Marybeth: On calling “Uncle” and changing gears
I quit. I just can’t do it anymore. I give up. I surrender. I call “Uncle.” For years, I’ve stood … Continue reading
Ursula: A letter to “that” doctor
Eric Brown’s writing, and the story he’s been sharing with us in bits and pieces, has always drawn me in. … Continue reading
Mary: Why I March
The dynamic in my house shifts dramatically when one of our clan is absent. A 5-yr old goes to his … Continue reading
Marybeth: “Gay sin” survey reveals we’re playing God on moral questions
I’m always on the hunt for positive news, there being such consistent media focus on the bad stuff. Most days, … Continue reading
Stacy: Move from annoyance to laughter by changing your focus…
I must acknowledge that I’ve been a bit miffed. Okay, Okay! I’ve been in full on Miffed Out Mom mode. … Continue reading
Marybeth: Stand with Hobby Lobby for religious liberty
I bought a picture frame on Saturday. It’s just a simple, black, 5-by-7-inch frame with a plain white mat, suitable … Continue reading
Marybeth: The reason for Ontheculture.com
Greetings, friends! Happy New Year, and welcome back to OntheCulture.com. Since all of the bloggers here are women with families … Continue reading
Marybeth: The character of our culture defines our children
If you have access to the Internet, you likely have read a viral blog post by single mother of four … Continue reading
Mary: The Weary World Rejoices
Familiar lyrics played as I worked in my classroom late last night. “Long lay the world in sin and … Continue reading
Mary: The Messy Reality of Love at Home
My usually quiet four-year-old looked me straight in the eye the other day and proclaimed, “I wish Stella didn’t love … Continue reading