Today I Was Thoughtful
Visit https://legacyrootsco.com/ for more information. Today I was thoughtful. Well not specifically today, but this year I was thoughtful. “Thoughtful” was my Word of the Year for 2023, and I am SO glad it was! When I chose the word “courageous” for 2022, it was definitely my choice. I wanted to grow in courage that […]
Today I Was Courageous
This post was written in December 2022. Visit https://legacyrootsco.com/ for more information. Today I was courageous. Well not specifically today, but this year I was courageous. I have never chosen a “Word of the Year” before 2022. Prompted by some friends, I attended a word of the year workshop. Before this I wasn’t really sure what picking a […]
Today I Heard the Ocean
Today I heard the ocean. It was a windy day and I could hear the ocean waves crash on the sand while I sat on my couch. The walls to my home aren’t that thin, but I could still hear the wind and the waves! In fact, I hear them often. They are kind of […]
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 […]
