The Rustic Hideaway

K.C. Runkel

Oct 28, 20222 min

It's Just a Crockpot

“It’s just a crockpot,” my husband said as I stood glassy-eyed at the kitchen sink. Staring down at the dented appliance, I knew this was...

K.C. Runkel

Apr 18, 20221 min

Holy Week Series: Resurrection Sunday

The face cloth was folded. Not rolled. Not tossed. Not crumpled like the other burial linens. Folded. Left in the place where it had once...

K.C. Runkel

Apr 15, 20221 min

Holy Week Series: Good Friday

It was a customary pardon. A gift, if you will, before the feast of Passover. Standing before a crowd of angry, screaming faces were two...

K.C. Runkel

Apr 15, 20221 min

Holy Week Series: Maundy Thursday

He loved them to the very end. Taking a basin of water, he washed their feet. What seemed as though a simple act of humble submission was...

K.C. Runkel

Apr 15, 20221 min

Holy Week Series: Palm Sunday

So much will happen this week. From palm branches and cries of “Hosanna!” to a thorny crown and shouts screaming “Crucify!” To a world...

K.C. Runkel

Mar 9, 20222 min

A Valentine to Jesus

We’ve had a rough last few days with our 6-year-old. Behavior wise, it’s shown up in the form of hurtful words, disobeying house rules,...