“Time always flies, the hour (or two or three) leaving you exhausted, happy, perturbed, and yet strangely satisfied by the end. I was always grateful for the…… Read more “the humility of learning”
Author: Mary Mad
Hi, I'm Mary Madeline, the writer of Earth to MM. I am the biggest fan of overalls, indie and alternative music, winter air, Katie Davis-Majors, and Jesus. I could find deep interest in taxes, converse to a butterfly, and hold a deep conviction that the most mundane things have as much meaning as much as the most massive moments. I blog about college issues, poetry, how to navigate new-age secular culture with love, and social media issues, and occasionally about cheap travel. Follow or subscribe for related content and conversation!
dear gay friends, love a christian: an open apology & invitation
I love you, dear Church, but we can no longer be silent or even quiet about this, especially while the world and mistruths are so loud.
a skeptic-turned-believer of short-term missions
I’m going to ask for a moment of honesty here without judgement: Though I love missions very much, I’ve never been total believer short-term mission trips. I already…… Read more “a skeptic-turned-believer of short-term missions”
dear kenya, we aren’t that different
Dear Kenya, I could really sum up our time together as a continuous dialogue of “asante” “karibu” (but let’s be real: I will never brief enough for…… Read more “dear kenya, we aren’t that different”
dear comparison, you are not welcome here
Dear comparison, I have given into you before. For many of my younger years, I allowed you to steal moments that could have been joyful…… Read more “dear comparison, you are not welcome here”
the largest lie we believe about social media
(Disclaimer: You might think you know where I’m going with the post and be tempted to click the exit button. Feel very free to do that, but…… Read more “the largest lie we believe about social media”
on taylor swift’s “reputation”: engaging secular media with a heart set on Christ
If you know me at all, you know one thing about me: I. Love. Taylor. Swift. And on November 10th, 2017, her new album reputation is made…… Read more “on taylor swift’s “reputation”: engaging secular media with a heart set on Christ”
social media with a purpose: 5 ways to make social media more positive
I think we’ve all are guilty of compartmentalizing our faith, often without even realizing we are doing such. One of these areas for myself has been in…… Read more “social media with a purpose: 5 ways to make social media more positive”
vouching for the strings: a call to inclusive musical worship
You might be rolling your eyes at this post after reading the title. You’re not the only one– I’m rolling my eyes at myself. I keep asking…… Read more “vouching for the strings: a call to inclusive musical worship”
why escape a great reality: a christian’s response to escapism
“Can’t find paradise on the ground” – Oh Wonder This quote is by one of my favorite artists. I used to think it said “I’ll find paradise…… Read more “why escape a great reality: a christian’s response to escapism”
