Chelsey Kennedy

The Meanest Thing Anyone Ever Said to Me

An insensitive comment reminded me how antagonistic our culture can be toward family.

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Police Cars, Confession, & Scrupulosity

Connecting roadway anxiety and the Sacrament of Reconciliation

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What Is Safety? & Are We Actually Safe?

A tragic story from a remote mountain village in the Philippines can humble many Westerners.

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The Leprosy of Poison Ivy: A Reflection on God’s Love

Poison ivy, leprosy, and God's mercy

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The “Unfair” American Flag & the Bible's Composition

A closer look at the American flag reminds me of the composition of the Bible

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Thank You Alabama Nuns

I unknowingly lived near a Catholic monastery, before I was Catholic

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A Bowling Ball Without Bumpers: Why Rules Matter

My slanted handwriting reminds me of the importance of rules.

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I Wrote "RETURN OR DIE" on a Pencil In Middle School: A Reminder for Confession

Words from a middle school joke now beg for serious exposition.

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"I Don't Trust People Whose Phone Screens Aren't Cracked"

A reflection on cracked phone screens, trust, and memory.

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Let's All Kick the Mushrooms! A Reflection on Seasons of Struggle

Sin is often watered by the rain showers of grief.

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At Age 12 I Knew I'd Never Be a Great Cheerleader: God’s Love Has No Timeline

Remembering middle school cheerleading, I am reminded of the greatness of God's mercy.

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I Angrily Followed the Motorcyclists: A Reflection on Divine Protection

An instance of road-rage danger averted, reminded me of God's unceasing protection.

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One Celebrity Acknowledged My Christmas Card

A thank you note from Buckingham Palace reminds me of the goodness of God.

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I Was the Problem with My Car's Air Conditioning: Why We Must Ask for Help

I had to learn the hard way to ask a mechanic shop to fix my air conditioning. It reminded me of the importance of asking God for our specific needs.

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I Was Afraid to Go Upstairs as a Child...So What About Death?

I was afraid to go upstairs as a child. What message might be here regarding death?

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