Archive - Provisions

The Permanence of Print

On writing, errors, and self-compassion

Jun 12 • Amanda Held Opelt

May 2026

It Takes a Village to Mend a Wounded Heart

Some thoughts on "therapy culture" and what we might be missing

May 30 • Amanda Held Opelt

Grief and the Seven Year Itch

"yes it goes on and on, my friends"

May 15 • Amanda Held Opelt

April 2026

Thoughts on the State of the Nation from Southwest Virginia

(and on vampires and Faustian bargains)

Apr 27 • Amanda Held Opelt

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

On loving and (maybe) leaving Christian institutions

Apr 11 • Amanda Held Opelt

When Life Doesn't Stop for Holy Week

On peace, pacing, and a few updates.

Apr 1 • Amanda Held Opelt

March 2026

Welcome to The Side Aisle

Surviving the Either/Or Divide

Published on S A Y A B L E • Mar 11

February 2026

Prophet, Priest, King...or Pastor?

Why the world is in desperate need of gentle shepherds.

Feb 17 • Amanda Held Opelt

January 2026

Should We Still Be Gracious?

On building bridges to nowhere and the best thing I did this week

Jan 21 • Amanda Held Opelt

Is Grief on Trend?

On presence, some personal updates, and having a happy(ish) New Year

Jan 7 • Amanda Held Opelt

December 2025

The Day After Christmas

On Holy Days, Membership, and Lighting the World with Love

Dec 26, 2025 • Amanda Held Opelt

Stuck in the Middle of...Somewhere

Reflections on Bethlehem and Believing in the Beauty of Every Place

Dec 17, 2025 • Amanda Held Opelt