Distracted at Church
Distracted at Church 29 March 2026 The rich aroma of coffee and the clatter of ceramic cups filled the air of the church cafe. I shifted on the hard wooden chair, trying to focus on the worship lyrics scrolling across the screens mounted around the room. The music swelled, a gentle piano melody meant to uplift the spirit, but my mind was drifting. Hubby sat beside me, methodically finishing his breakfast plate, a man of quiet routine even on Sunday mornings. My purse rested on my lap, a soft leather weight. A buzz vibrated against my thigh. I glanced sideways. Hubby’s attention was on the screen, his face serene. I slipped my hand into the purse, felt the cool glass of my phone, and pulled it out just enough to see the screen. A message from a friend from Church: ‘Easter brunch plans? My place or yours?’ A simple, friendly query. My thumb flicked across the keyboard. ‘Yours sounds great! I already have the ham. I will bring it!.’ Sent. The act felt harmless, a tiny connection in ...