by Shannon Popkin | May 1, 2020 | Comparison
“But many who are first will be last, and last first” (Matt. 19:30). Jesus said this to his close friends who were kinda wondering if He had noticed that their stacks had been shrinking over the past year. He said it just moments after a man walked away...
by Shannon Popkin | Apr 29, 2020 | Comparison
This post is part of an “Ask and Older Woman” series on Revive Our Hearts. And since I was asked to write it, I guess it’s official. I’m an older woman! But this problem of comparison is one that has trailed into every space and stage of life....
by Shannon Popkin | Apr 22, 2020 | Sin
There’s a story from my college days that I’ve been notorious for. It goes like this: One day at the mall, I noticed a guy walking beside me, wearing a Michigan sweatshirt. Since I’m from Michigan and went to school in Virginia, I always enjoyed meeting people from my...
by Shannon Popkin | Apr 15, 2020 | Comparison
Hey there, Comparison Girl. How’s your heart doing, in this crisis? I’m wondering. Have you been… A. Feeling like a loser because other people are cleaning out sheds and organizing their attics and you’ve accomplished jack squat? B. Irritated...
by Shannon Popkin | Apr 8, 2020 | Problems, Submission, Suffering
Hello, Trouble. We were expecting you. Come right in and make yourself at home. Will you be staying awhile? We thought so. We’ve heard a lot about you. We’ve seen you visit our friends’ homes. To be honest, we’ve been dreading your arrival for...
by Shannon Popkin | Mar 24, 2020 | Young Control Girl
I tried it, and it worked! My belly emptied out, and I felt better. It was my first step in a very dangerous direction. For years to come, anytime I overate, I would go and empty my surplus food into the toilet. Then I began planning ahead. On pizza day at school, I...
by Shannon Popkin | Mar 19, 2020 | Anxiety, Perfectionism, Young Control Girl
Maddie had a reputation for being exceptionally helpful and cheerful—spreading joy wherever she went. One day, Maddie noticed a boy’s shoe that was untied. He had special needs, so she offered to tie it for him. After that, kids everywhere started saying, “Maddie,...
by Shannon Popkin | Mar 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Last weekend (when most churches were still meeting) I went to hug someone and she held up her elbow with a smile, saying, “I’m doing elbow bumps today, okay?” I wasn’t offended. I actually thought she was smart—especially when I woke up with a sore throat and...
by Shannon Popkin | Mar 14, 2020 | Communication, Disagreement, Discipline, Friendship, Wisdom, Women, Young Control Girl
“We’re in college!” said one girl in an irritated tone. “Doesn’t she know we’re busy?” said the other. “I mean, that was my last chance to finish this stupid paper, and now it’s probably going to be late—due to...
by Shannon Popkin | Mar 9, 2020 | Young Control Girl
I slammed the door so hard, it quivered in its frame. It was Memorial Day, and all I wanted was to sleep in, but noooo. My parents had decided it was a get-up-early-and-work day. And now my mom had just reminded me for the 116th time that I couldn’t leave until my...
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