Musings
Short thoughts from Kat on grief, faith, and the small moments along the way, first shared with friends on Facebook. Follow along on Facebook
"So what are you doing for Christmas?" (Translated: I know you are alone. How will you be not-alone for Christmas?) "Are you going out of town or will you be with family for Christmas?" (Translated: Are there people who…
The holidays will arrive again this year, just like last year and the year before. For the widow, we remember. We recall the before and after. The "then" and the "now". Lamentations 3:22-24 reminds us that unending…
Take time today to Rejoice in Him! He is near. Near the broken hearted. Near those who need wounds bound up. He is with us always, this Jehovah Shammah, the Lord who is there. Immanuel, God with us. Step into the rest…
Turning every care to Him who is the rock, the fortress, the deliverer for the widow every day. Committing Charlie's widow, Ericka Kirk, in prayer for God's strength for the days, the moments to come.
When... Not if, but when the water creeps up, Or rushes in. He will be there. He calms the waves. He makes a way. He is the Way. Creator and Provider. Sustainer. Upholder. By the Word of His power. El Roi--- He sees me.…
It always amazes me how God leads me to surprising little "aha!" nuggets when I least expect it! Our church had its first "Bloom" ladies' conference last weekend, and I nabbed a book written by Friday night's keynote…
How's the health of our "tree"? I recently went on a peach picking outing with my grandies. It was a warm Oregon morning, the sun-warmed peaches hung thick on heavy branches. The scent was heavenly. The youngest peach…
Trying to stand firm, but sometimes the knees buckle. And that's ok. On my knees just brings me closer to the One whose sufficient grace strengthens me. Yet some things can still make me flinch. Like dealing with…
Waiting. Anticipating. Sometimes, waiting involves impatience. We want answers faster, we start feeling anxious. A cold hand of worry grips us. We know what's next: fear. Fear it won't happen. Fear it's too late. Fear…
Becoming a widow was no surprise to God. He knew. The pain, He was aware of it all. The empty echo of my thoughts, He heard them. The deep ache, He felt that. Every secondary loss that ambushes us widows, He realizes…
Some days feel like grumble days. So much rain that's normally a blessing, and I only notice the mud. Paul is reminding the Philippians of something I needed to hear today: remember who you are! You are children of God!…