by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4 (NIV) Recently,…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 As Christian writers, many of us wear a lot of hats. We’re wordsmiths, editors, marketers, social media managers, and sometimes even our own graphic designers. We strive to do it all—and do it all well. But what if, in trying to handle everything, we’re actually stifling…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 The last few years have felt like a whirlwind—world events that shake our sense of safety, unexpected family drama that tugs at our hearts, and even the vulnerable process of searching for a new church home. All of it adds weight to our souls. And as…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 When people ask me what I do, and I tell them I’m an editor and author, I often hear their stories about their ideas for writing a book. Many people believe they have novels inside, and they’re probably right. But most people never act on their…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes @khutch0767 As a mom of three talented athletes, I’ve spent countless hours cheering from the sidelines of track meets. Each of my children had their specialty—one a sprinter, one a long-distance runner, and one who did a bit of everything. Watching them compete was exhilarating, but over…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 Leadership is a blessing, but often comes with unexpected spiritual battles and loneliness. This is especially true for Christian authors and creatives in leadership roles. I learned this firsthand during my years as an assistant principal and then a principal. Each promotion brought more responsibility, a…