This might surprise you, but God told me to take a break from church. Granted, it wasn’t as clear as that. There was no voice thundering, “Katie, I want you to take a break from church.” Sometimes I wish God’s directions would come that way, but they usually don’t. In this instance, they came through…
A number of years ago, I found myself feeling bored and restless. I was actively involved in my church, taking care of my family, serving at my children’s school, and spending time with other Christian women in a small group Bible study. These activities were all worthwhile, yet my sense of discontentment remained. Was there something…
When I was five, some well-meaning adult asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. “A grandmother,” I said. Ironically, at thirty-eight, I still want to be a grandmother. I looked forward to having babies my whole life, and part of me is already sad that I’m exiting that stage. (My youngest…