Don't Forget to Take Sabbath During Quarantine
Real rest isn’t binging Netflix or scrolling through Instagram while you lay on the couch. I’m not telling you not to watch movies or shows during this quarantine (hello, I’ve binged Tiger King and The Morning Show so far.)
It's OK to Grieve the Small Things
Everyone is experiencing grief of some type during the Coronavirus pandemic. My last semester of ministry school is now completely online. Graduation is canceled for the time being. The day I have been anticipating for two years won’t happen when or how I expected. My husband’s coaching season is over. His baseball team, who had a promising chance of winning state, came to an abrupt stop.
The Beauty of Taking Communion at Home
Growing up in a Church of Christ church, we took communion every week. We passed the plate down the pew, took our sip of juice, and remembered all Jesus did for us on the cross. I now attend a large, non-denominational church where we usually take communion once a month.
To the Brides Postponing Weddings Due to Coronavirus
For the girl who has planned every detail, every special touch, and every moment of her wedding day only for it to be derailed by an unexpected epidemic, I see you and I grieve with you. It doesn't feel fair that the date you have prayed over for months has been taken from you. And it isn't fair. It's ok to feel those feelings, but don't let them lead you to anger.