by Shannon Popkin | Feb 18, 2019 | Love, Mistakes, Pain, Parenting, Problems
This post first appeared on, where I serve as one of the bloggers. I braced myself as I walked in the door. I knew it would be dark, so dark that I’d have to squint to read the faded gray numbers on the price tags. And I knew it would be loud, so loud that I’d have...
by Shannon Popkin | Feb 13, 2019 | Control Girl
To my married friends: I offer these suggestions based on my vast experience as a Control Girl wife over the past 25 Valentine’s Days, spent with my husband Ken. Here are 5 Easy Ways to Ruin Valentine’s Day. Or not. It’s your choice. 1. Create a...
by Shannon Popkin | Feb 4, 2019 | Sin
This post first appeared on TrueWoman.com, where I serve as one of the bloggers. I was blindsided by the turn our conversation took. I had entered the room, prepared to discuss the sin of a certain Wrongdoer. I was confident that this person was wrong, and I had...
by Shannon Popkin | Jan 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
This past week was the release of my new book, written with co-author Kate Motaung: Influence: Building a Platform That Elevates Jesus (Not Me). This book is especially written for speakers, writers, and ministry leaders. If you know someone who serves in one of...
by Shannon Popkin | Jan 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
This is LAUNCH week for my new book, written with co-author Kate Motaung: Influence: Building a Platform That Elevates Jesus (Not Me). This book is especially written for speakers, writers, and ministry leaders. If you know someone who serves in one of those ways,...