Sons of Korah: Singing Psalms
Music

Sons of Korah: Singing Psalms

Jessica Telian 2 Minute Read

For a long time I was very disillusioned with the contemporary Christian music scene. When I was younger, there were certain artists who I was big fans of and collected their CDs, but in the last ten years, I’ve been very unimpressed. It seems that so many of the songs sound the same, and in general, the lyrics are rather weak and trite. Granted, there definitely are exceptions to this, but even among the exceptions, I couldn’t find any artists that I just loved. That is, until several summers ago…

Freckles

Freckles

Jessica Telian 2 Minute Read

When the hills and lower mountains grew mossy-coloured in late spring, I reveled in it. And to celebrate, I usually read some Gene Stratton Porter. Her descriptions of the verdant swamps and woods of the Midwest always added to the general fresh and green feeling of those few months of spring.

When efficiency is a problem

When efficiency is a problem

Jessica Telian 2 Minute Read

I have always loved being efficient. Doing something quickly and effectively gives me a thrill. Of course, my husband’s appreciation of my efficiency contributes to my satisfaction. And in general, my affection for efficiency is a good thing. But lately, I’ve realized that sometimes, prizing efficiency isn’t always best, especially when it conflicts with my…

Soapy Idolatry

Soapy Idolatry

Jessica Telian 3 Minute Read

If you ever come to visit us, and use our bathroom, you’ll notice that we have two different soap dispensers next to the sink.  One contains Dr. Bronner’s lavender liquid soap, and the other, antibacterial Softsoap. A little strange to have two, but those soap dispensers actually represent a big victory for me spiritually. After…

Fit to Burst
Parenting Books

Fit to Burst

Jessica Telian 3 Minute Read

When I first read Rachel Jankovic’s debut book, Loving the Little Years, my feeling of relief and encouragement was profound.  Finally! Here was the author of a parenting book who understood where I was coming from.  At that point, I had two little ones under the age of two, and it seemed like all the parenting books…

What is that to you?

What is that to you?

Jessica Telian 4 Minute Read

It’s a scenario I’ve witnessed too many times. Christian A does something that Christian B doesn’t agree with.  What Christian A did wasn’t sinful, but it’s something that Christian B has been convicted differently about.  Christian B confronts Christian A about “being in sin” and things go downhill from there.  Best case scenario: they agree…

Receiving Jesus

Receiving Jesus

Jessica Telian 3 Minute Read

It had been a rather hard evening. After two busy days with only too-short car naps, we had some very tired kids. A very fussy baby and a toddler who would start throwing a tantrum at the slightest provocation. And Mommy’s attitude wasn’t the best either. I was very ready for bedtime, but dreading it…

The End.

The End.