by Shannon Popkin | Sep 25, 2020 | Comparison
I was in a car with a group of my college friends, and Jen was telling her embarrassing story about falling on her boyfriend’s ankle during a volleyball game. The ankle was sprained, the boyfriend was on crutches, and Jen was mortified. I said jokingly, “What does it...
by Shannon Popkin | Sep 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
https://www.reviveourhearts.com/study/women-of-the-bible/rahab/ We could tell the story of Jericho—the one about God’s people circling, trumpets blaring, walls tumbling—in full without one of the characters in chapter two: Rahab, the prostitute who hid the spies. Do...
by Shannon Popkin | Sep 8, 2020 | Comparison, disgust factor
“I can’t believe our church isn’t requiring everyone to wear a mask!” “I can’t believe our church is requiring everyone to wear a mask!” “I can’t believe people can’t just trust God with this virus already!” “I can’t believe people won’t just love their neighbor and...
by Shannon Popkin | Aug 16, 2020 | E-Course
What will Bible study look like for you this year? It will likely be different than last year. And not just for you; lots of women have schedules or circumstances, which are creating new dynamics: Many school-age moms are homeschooling for the first time. Some kids...
by Shannon Popkin | Aug 12, 2020 | Control Girl, Parenting
I woke up in the hotel room with a pit in my stomach. Today we were dropping off our firstborn for college. However, I was determined to push my own emotions aside and make this a fun, memorable day, so I quietly began to plan out the photos I wanted to take, the...
by Shannon Popkin | Aug 10, 2020 | Control Girl, Parenting
I feel like I spent my kids’ whole childhoods prepping them for college. I was constantly saying things like, “In college, I won’t be there to remind you to do your homework…” and, “Your college roommate won’t like it when you borrow her clothes without asking…” and,...
by Shannon Popkin | Jul 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Hey, friends! I’m so excited to share some of the podcast interviews I’ve had recently. I’ll highlight a few, but you can find links to many more at ComparisonGirl.com. Moms In Prayer: Comparison, Control, and Surrendering the Uncertainties of Covid...
by Shannon Popkin | Jul 6, 2020 | Comparison
As you scroll through the photos of everyone sharing their 4th of July highlights, do you need a reminder not to compare? I did. My husband and I had a rather quiet 4th. None of our kids were home. It had been a busy week so we just stayed home. No fireworks. No...
by Shannon Popkin | May 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Hi friends! What a joy to introduce you to my new book, Comparison Girl: Lessons from Jesus on Me-Free Living in a Measure-Up World. This book has weighed heavily on my heart over the past year and a half. I’ve thought of the woman who will open it’s...
by Shannon Popkin | May 6, 2020 | Comparison
Back when I still had preschoolers, I was asked to be a Bible study leader. Our group met on Thursday mornings—the same morning that the moms’ group met down the hall. I loved this because it meant my kids could participate in the wonderful childcare program at that...
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