I used to think I was all over the place when it came to church. Raised Catholic by a dad who didn’t trust the changes after Vatican II, we were what some call “CEO Catholics”—Christmas and Easter Only. I took the sacraments at home, guided by his old Baltimore Catechism, not in a classroom with … Continue reading Pilgrimage: I Don’t Fit in a Box, and Maybe That’s the Point
Author: Angela Fontenot
He Just Needed Your Boat
Reflections from Luke 5:1–11 There’s something about Peter that gets me every time. Maybe it’s because I understand him—his highs and lows, his passion and his stumbling. I get the messiness of his yes. I get the fire in his heart and the foot in his mouth. And when I read Luke 5, I don’t … Continue reading He Just Needed Your Boat
Rehoboam – When the Kingdom Cracked
Meet the Kings | Truth in Bloom Series Scripture Focus:1 Kings 11:43–14:31 | 2 Chronicles 10–12Reign: 931–913 BC (17 years, King of Judah) Who Was Rehoboam? Rehoboam was the son of Solomon and the grandson of David — a child of promise, positioned in a royal lineage that had known divine favor, glory, and power. … Continue reading Rehoboam – When the Kingdom Cracked
The Wedding Feast
The wedding celebration was the highlight of a Jewish marriage. After the groom returned for his bride, after she was brought joyfully into his father’s house, the real celebration would begin — a grand, joyful feast that could last for days. This wasn’t a somber event. It was the fullest expression of joy, community, and … Continue reading The Wedding Feast
The Scarlet D
There’s a quiet shame some carry in the Church—not because of a sin they committed, but because of a story they survived. It’s the shame of divorce. We don’t talk about it much, not really. We might preach about grace and mercy on Sunday, but by Monday morning, the whispers begin. And if you’re divorced? … Continue reading The Scarlet D
Because Motherhood Is Holy Ground
There’s no one-size-fits-all to being a mom. Some days we soar. Some days we sink. Some days we’re laughing at the dinner table, and others we’re crying behind the bathroom door. But through it all—God sees us. 100 Days of Motherhood was born out of that sacred tension. It’s a devotional journal filled with grace, … Continue reading Because Motherhood Is Holy Ground
The Other Side of Job’s Story: A Word for the Grieving Wife
We talk a lot about Job—his strength, his suffering, his unwavering faith. And rightly so. His story is one of endurance, pain, and deep spiritual wrestling. But lately, I’ve found my heart turning toward someone else in that story. Someone often dismissed. Someone whose pain rarely gets a second glance. Job’s wife. She’s barely mentioned. … Continue reading The Other Side of Job’s Story: A Word for the Grieving Wife
Solomon – A Heart That Asked for Wisdom
Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 1–11 | 2 Chronicles 1–9 | Proverbs | Ecclesiastes | Song of Songs Who Was Solomon? Solomon was the son of King David and Bathsheba, a union that began in scandal but was later redeemed by grace. Though not David’s eldest son, Solomon was chosen by God and affirmed by the … Continue reading Solomon – A Heart That Asked for Wisdom
The Bridegroom’s Return
In Jewish tradition, after a season of preparation, the groom would finally return for his bride. But here’s what made it breathtaking: The bride didn’t know exactly when he would come. She had to be ready at any moment, waiting with her lamp lit and her heart full of expectation. When the time came, the … Continue reading The Bridegroom’s Return
David – A King After God’s Own Heart
Reign: c. 1010–970 BC Scripture Focus: 1 Samuel 16 – 1 Kings 2; Psalms When the prophet Samuel was sent to anoint a new king to replace Saul, even he was tempted to choose based on appearance. But God corrected him: “The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at … Continue reading David – A King After God’s Own Heart
Truth in Bloom 