Today I Was Sick
Today I was sick. I’ve had a sore throat, congestion, and runny nose for two days now. My husband woke up sick a few days ago, so I assumed it would be coming. But there’s one symptom that I’m missing in this cold: I don’t have a fever. This is very unusual for me. Normally […]
Today I Went to Church, Part 3
Today I went to church. I attended church online instead of in person. My church hosts online services that are nearly identical to the live services. Since the pandemic many churches livestream their services for people to watch online. In this post I want to just focus on two observations: the pros of online church […]
Today Was Christmas Eve
Today was Christmas Eve. It was Christmas Eve, and I went to worship services at three different churches. Yes, I’ve always been an overachiever. This year I spent a lot of time exploring contextual worship. I grew up attending a liturgical church with a choir and occasional contemporary music. Throughout high school and college the […]
Today I Went to Church, Part 2
Today I went to church. I didn’t want to go, but I went anyway. I’ve gone to church almost every week my whole life. But not always joyfully. Sometimes I’m not in the mood to be with other people. Other times I’m not in the mood to worship God in the ways church services facilitate. […]
Today I Went to Church, Part 1
Today I went to church. I went to a new church for a special service. There’s a church I usually go to, the one my husband works at, but for a special Thanksgiving Eucharist service I went to a new church. One of the ways I connect with God most is through traditional, liturgical services.* […]
Today Was Silent
Today was silent. I had a quiet, calm morning. My husband went to work before I got out of bed, so by the time I got up, the house was silent. I have no kids or pets and I don’t keep a fan running, so if Matt is at work, it’s quiet. I hear the […]
Today I Paused
This post was written coming home from a retreat in November 2022. Visit amykemp.com/pause for more information. Today I paused. I pressed pause on my regular routine. I joined a group of 8 women for three days of intentional rest. These women came from all across the county, from five states, to a mansion in […]
Today Was Thanksgiving
Today was Thanksgiving. I love the slowness and simplicity of the way we celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s not like Christmas, which requires thought and action ahead of time as we purchase and wrap gifts. It’s not like Valentine’s Day, which has a subtle pressure to have a full holiday celebration in one single meal with no […]
Today I Flew
Today I flew. I flew on an airplane home from a weekend retreat. One thing I love about flying is the natural transition it offers. A quiet-ish area, no internet, and a confined space is the perfect arena for introspection. Whether it’s a 40-minute flight or several hours, each plane ride is an opportunity to […]
Gratitude Challenge, Part 2
I shared in last week’s post that this Gratitude Challenge came about as a result of figuring out how to morph industry trends to be more aligned with who I am as a writer and with what I want to offer my readers. More than anything, I want to provide helpful resources for your life […]