Pietism began as a movement in the 17th and 18th centuries in the Lutheran church as a reaction to strict orthodoxy. Pietism emphasizes the subjective, individual experience of the christian with less emphasis on doctrine and the objective work of Christ on our behalf. Pietism is so rampant and pervasive in American christianity, so a [...]
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and I like cowboy boots, C.S. Lewis, good food, strong coffee, banjo music and books. I am a deeply flawed momma of 4 and grateful receiver of more good gifts than one heart can hold. I fight for joy and find it in the most unexpected places. I make quirky look normal, relish in my small town Southern way of living, and am learning that it's all grace--every last bit of it.



























