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2021-08-06T14:40:58-05:00

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The Psalms: Filler or Faith-forming?

Last updated on: August 6, 2021 at 2:40 pm By Kelley Mathews

Psalms served as filler. That’s how I grew up thinking as I’d sit in church and listen to the psalms recited as transitions between liturgical movements. Just poetic filler. How wrong I was. I wasn’t a big poetry reader, but sometimes I thought the psalms sounded worshipful, sometimes confusing. Often I just found them repetitive, and, secretly, I concluded that they were boring. But that felt a little blasphemous, so I didn’t say it out loud. Decades later, I worship... Read more

2021-09-22T16:51:27-05:00

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How to Understand Your Bible More Easily

Last updated on: September 22, 2021 at 4:51 pm By Kelley Mathews

How do you like to read your Bible? I joke that reading is my love language. But as a mother of four active teenager(ish) kids, I am rarely able to find pockets of time that give me a quality experience with my escape du’ jour. That’s why it’s great fun to work (part-time) as a fiction reviewer for a leading industry magazine. When my editor assigns a book, Mommy is under orders (“It’s my job!”) to ensconce myself in a... Read more

2021-07-12T12:56:42-05:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

A Little Fresh, A Little Salty: What to Expect from My New Blog

Last updated on: July 12, 2021 at 12:56 pm By Kelley Mathews

Estuary: A diverse and delicate ecosystem where a river or stream meets the ocean, mixing freshwater with saltwater. For example, the Mississippi River carries sediment and nutrients from 40% of the continental U.S. to a relatively small area (4,000 sq miles), creating my beloved Louisiana delta, where all that richness mixes with the waters of the Gulf. The resulting estuary, or wetland, is home to much of what makes Louisiana’s culture unique—the seafood, bayous, wildlife, and commerce. As a Baton... Read more

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