Tag: imperfection
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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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What My Inner Critic (Shadow‑Self) Had to Say About Getting Published
Holding Joy and Fear in the Same Moment By Katie Rea — spiritual director, writer, and companion for those listening deeply to life as it “I have something for you.” My husband grinned as he handed me a magazine. I glanced at the cover, Presence, the journal I had submitted an article to but never…
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Writing, Like Life, Is a Work in Progress
Confessions of a Recovering Adverb Addict By Katie Rea — spiritual director, writer, and companion for those listening deeply to life as it is. A fellow bibliophile recently asked me, “So, what have you been reading lately?” It is a simple question, except for those of us who read like we are at an all‑you‑can‑eat…
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When the Words Won’t Come
Learning to step away, soften the pressure, and return to the page as myself. By Katie Rea — spiritual director, writer, and companion for those listening deeply to life as it is. “Are you okay?” My husband’s voice pulled me out of the spiral. Right then, I realized how stressed I looked, slumped over my…
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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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Finding Focus: The Struggle of Distractions in Daily Tasks
By Katie Rea — spiritual director, writer, and companion for those listening deeply to life as it is. Has anyone else experienced a day like this? I sat down at my desk and looked at my list of to‑do items. Ironically, it was a list I had forgotten I even wrote. It was my attempt…
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Devil Wears Prada 2: How a One-Minute Trailer Became My Therapist
I felt nostalgic, curious, and of a bit of “what are they doing with this sequel?” energy. By Katie Rea — spiritual director, writer, and companion for those listening deeply to life as it is. Mixed Emotions About the Sequel I caught a short preview of The Devil Wears Prada 2 yesterday, and I felt…
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Weaknesses That Make You a Better Team Player
“I’m so small,” said the mole. “Yes,” said the boy. “But you make a huge difference.” -Quote from The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy I was recently at a meeting where we were asked to write down all the strengths we bring to the team. It was an uncomfortable assignment…
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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…
