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EMILY BABBITT
Coffee Drinker
I don’t blog much about the “Coffee Drinker” part of “Writer. Thinker. Coffee Drinker.” Coffee became part of my daily routine when I was fifteen or sixteen years old. Sophomore year of high school, my systematic theology teacher (I went to a Christian school) kept a pot of coffee on all day, and I’d drink a cup during each class. The only catch? He didn’t supply any sugar or creamer. The first time I tried black coffee, I hated it. The only thing I could taste was the bit
Mar 12
Confession Before Connection: Reflections on Rushed Intimacy in Evangelical Spaces
The living room windows framed a group of college students gathered on threadbare couches, in armchairs, and on the floor. They sat shoulder to shoulder, filling every square foot of the room, and worshipped with their voices. The strum of an acoustic guitar accompanied their off-key, heartfelt song. Several lay prostrate, their faces pressed into the Persian-style rug. Most had their arms raised above their heads or their hands open in their laps, ready to receive. Prayers
Feb 25
OCD, Scrupulosity, and the Gospel of Certainty
The checkout line at the grocery store was filled with tantalizing treats—right at eye level for a young girl. Chocolatey, sweet, or sour? She felt the foil wrappers on the candy and tried to make out the words on each package. She was still too young to read, but she recognized the bright colors—the orange was Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, her favorite. But today, she was craving something different. She selected a roll of SweeTarts and handed them to her mom, who put them on
Feb 15
From Victim to Victor: Dissecting Bathsheba's Story
Content Warning: This article discusses: Sexual assault and coercion Abuse of power Infant loss Murder and state-sanctioned violence When you hear the name Bathsheba, what comes to mind? Seductress? Adulteress? It wasn’t until recently that I began to associate Bathsheba with terms like victim and victor. In the Bible, 2 Samuel 11 and 12 tell the story of David and Bathsheba. Bathsheba was an Israelite woman, likely of noble birth, who lived during the reign of King David.
Jan 26
Best Books of 2025: My Top 5 Reads
If you’re looking for the best books of 2025, here are my top five favorites! From dark academia to fantasy to commercial fiction, this past year was a true adventure. My reading goal for 2025 was 48 books, and I surpassed that, though I don’t actually know how many I read because at some point, I stopped tracking them on Goodreads. I'll share more about that later. Here are my top five reads of 2025. Technically, there are seven books on this list, but I don't think you can
Jan 10
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