In this series, I hope to show you that modesty is a symptom of a heart that is humbled before God and neighbor, and to propose that neither “baring it all” or baring nothing at all is the answer to the calling God has for our bodies, and neither will remove body shame.
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, old English poets, and Jesus. I find deep interest in psychology, talk to a butterflies, and hold a deep conviction that the most mundane things have as much meaning as much as the most massive moments. I blog about Christianity in relation to young adult issues, poetry, how to navigate new-age secular culture with love, and basically just what is on my mind, and occasionally about cheap travel. Follow or subscribe for related content and conversation!
modest is hottest—but not like that (part two: shame culture and modesty)
In this series, I hope to show you that modesty is a symptom of a heart that is humbled before God and neighbor, and to propose that neither “baring it all” or baring nothing at all is the answer to the calling God has for our bodies, and neither will remove body shame.
modest is ‘hottest’—but not like that (part one: theology of our bodies)
In this series, I hope to show you that modesty is a symptom of a heart that is humbled before God and neighbor, and to propose that neither “baring it all” or baring nothing at all is the answer to the calling God has for our bodies, and neither will remove body shame.
the top 7 books of my lifetime
There are the books that keep coming back to me. Their pages contain sentences forever etched into the crevices of my heart. They keep piecing me together in ways I didn’t know I was broken, begging me to pull them off the shelf for the thousandth time.
on all the talk about self-love (this post probably isn’t what you think)
If your Instagram feed looks anything like mine, it’s often saturated with this continual theme and phrase: “self love.” It’s the anthem of our generation, and I think it’s something that causes a bit of confusion for young Christians. I hope this helps you think through this is a kind, generous, and truthful way.
pondering the new earth on a surprise snow day
Snow days in the South feel like a taste of heaven-meeting-earth, and this is a short piece about the beauty of being with God forever, inspired by a Birmingham, Alabama snow day.
how should christians respond to cancel culture?
Discipline is for the purpose of bringing someone back into right-living, and inviting them back to live in the truth; not to create a world where that person doesn’t exist just because we don’t want to deal with their mess-ups. Biblical discipline is mandated because God wants more for humanity, AND we (the Church) should want more for that person.
Misconceptions about Christianity: Christianity is about being a good person.
“Christianity is about being a good, moral person, which is achieved by following the rules of the Bible.”
Seems right, right?
Actually, no. Very wrong.
But that’s actually really good news… so let’s talk about it.
contemplating God’s unmasked face (in the season of COVID-19)
For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
– i Corinthians 13:12
10 ways to support a couple who lost their original wedding to COVID-19, practically & emotionally
Losing your original wedding plan is a super sad thing, and so I wanted to write out a post on the best ways to practically and emotionally support a couple who is going through this season.
