Tag: Christianity
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How to Read Paul Without Excusing Spiritual Abuse
A Meditation Inspired by Richard Rohr’s Reflection on Paul By Katie Rea — spiritual director, writer, and companion for those listening deeply to life as it I’m not always the biggest fan of the apostle Paul. Especially when people use his writings to silence me. Such as in 1 Corinthians 14:34-35:” Women should be silent…
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When a Calling Unfolds Slowly
What an Episcopal nun teaches us about vocation, timing, and trust. By Katie Rea — spiritual director, writer, and companion for those listening deeply to life as it is. Sister Hannah described her spiritual calling in this way: “Instead of a moment, it was more like a very slow and gradual awareness of my call.”…
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A word from the wise…
I loved this Palm Sunday sermon from our very own Deacon Cindy at The Church of the Epiphany in Lebanon, TN. She shared about a journey where she experienced God’s deep delight—a beautiful and grounding message as we begin Holy Week. A gentle reminder: we are all walking a sacred journey. I’m grateful to share…
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Overcoming Shame: Why Love Wins This Lenten Season
By Katie Rea — spiritual director, writer, and companion for those listening deeply to life as it is. I missed our Ash Wednesday service. Both of them. I had started my day, made my bed, went downstairs for coffee and breakfast. Then I started my computer and got to work. Yet, around 10 am, I…
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Light in the Darkness
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” ~Psalm 27:1 I’ve had unsettling dreams the past few nights. In each one, I found myself in arguments with loved ones. Some felt like flashbacks to real conflicts from years past, while others were entirely fictional. Yet each time I woke, I carried…
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Lessons from ‘Liar Liar’: Embracing Truth in Our Lives
I’ve been sick lately, which means my days have been reduced to the basics: eat, sleep, watch movies, and if I feel up to it, read. Mostly, though, it’s been me curled up on the couch with a blanket and a film. The other day, I was watching Liar Liar. Now, for someone who doesn’t…
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The Worst Thing We Ever Did
This morning, as I walked past my lavender bushes, I noticed they were a little wild. The butterflies and honeybees had flown away, and now the untamed growth was due for pruning before the harshness of winter arrived. So, I sat down on the sidewalk in the sun, trimmers in hand, cutting away the dead…
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Encountering Grace in the Ordinary: When God Shows Up in the Laundry Room
“The whole earth is full of God’s glory.” ~Isaiah 6:3 Have you ever felt God’s presence while doing something completely ordinary, like folding laundry, washing dishes, or driving to work? God doesn’t always show up in a burning bush, a cloud or a pillar of fire. Sometimes, God shows up in an ordinary everyday moment.…
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The Everlasting Flame: Unveiling The Order of the Daughters of the King® Today
The Motto of The OrderFor His Sake…I am but one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something.What I can do, I ought to do.What I ought to do, by the grace of God I will do.Lord, what will you have me do? In today’s blog post, we delve into…
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The Importance of Self-Reflection in Assessing Your Love for the Lord
When I was 18, I joined the contemporary ensemble at the early service of our church in Chattanooga. I stood on stage with others in front of hundreds of people and sang about God. It was a privilege and the highlight of my week. I was overwhelmed with the talent of this group. There were…
