My favorite moments of the day are the early morning hours, and I especially enjoy this time at Christmas. The house is quiet, the tree lights are on, and the brisk morning air makes sitting by the fireplace just delightful. I welcomed a morning like this a few days ago. Before the sun brought light…
Author: Katie P.
Blinded By Pride
Before having children, I made a mental list of all I was going to do differently when raising kids from the many parents I observed. Because of this, I reasoned, we would have an easier time parenting. Naturally. I remember visiting a church member in her home, and as I watched her kid eat Fruit…
What Doesn’t Change After November Third
I don’t like to talk about politics. I wrestle with the issues, I pray over my decisions, and I become as educated as possible in the matters at hand, but I don’t like to broach the subject with many people. It just feels like plenty could go wrong if a coffee date starts with, “So,…
What I Learned from My Job as a Professional Spit-Sucker
I worked as a dental assistant for three years. It was a great job with a fun group of professionals, but when I relay this part of my work history, I usually encounter a bit of confusion. It could be because of the fact that my degree is in English, and my primary job currently…
Let’s Argue
It’s remarkable how quickly temperatures rise when trying to prove we’re right on any given issue. Years ago, my husband and I argued over a rather petty matter while out on a date. By the time we arrived home, I was beside myself with frustration because he would not relent and admit that I was…
College and Corona
So, students, remember the times you heard your parents say things like, “I had to walk to school uphill both ways. In the snow.” Or perhaps you’ve heard them reminisce with pride that, “There were no iPhones in my day. We just had to come up with creative ways to be entertained.” Yes, well, no…
“I’ll See Ya Again:” A Tribute to My Dad For Father’s Day
With Father’s Day approaching, I have been thinking about my dad a little more than usual. My Father died seventeen years ago, and while time heals some aspects of loss, memories of him still bring to the surface very tender emotions. He was a stable man, trustworthy, and utterly confident in His faith in Jesus….
Do We Need Congregational Singing?
Congregational singing has been something I’ve missed most during the covid quarantine. One of my responsibilities as a music director is to pick music that is Scripturally sound, beautiful, but also singable. We want the congregation to be able to sing and sing out, and I’ve missed hearing the people of God come together to…
A Prayer for the Church in a Time of Unrest
With such unrest, violence, and discord, my heart is heavy, and my words are lacking. So, I bow my knee to the only One who makes sense of our groaning, the only One who can work within, and the only One who can bring healing and peace. Join me in praying for our individual hearts…
Seeing the Story in the Stained-Glass Window
When I went to college, my plan was to major in music and play basketball. I was determined to prove that a musician could also be an athlete. My eighteen-year old passions turned into what I believed was a perfect plan for college and beyond, but a month into my freshman year, I fell awkwardly…