thoughts and songs

Marvelous Deeds

November 25, 2020 Katie

What praise have I to give today? What stories do I have to recount of the marvelous things God has done? Once I start making

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Monday Meditation: Rejoice

November 23, 2020 Katie

When God is for us and with us and in us, there is always a reason for rejoicing. A heart constantly rejoicing in the Lord

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Cloudy Fall Afternoon Drive

October 11, 2020 Katie

Fall is my favorite season. With it comes relief from summer’s heat, warm and vibrant colors, and harvest time. Fall brings a burst of beauty

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In every situation

September 15, 2020 Katie

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Absolute Certainty

September 13, 2020 Katie

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Saturday Song: the silence before Easter

April 11, 2020 Katie

I wonder what Christ’s followers were thinking the morning after his crucifixion. While they were together, did they pray? Did they sing? Did they feel

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Celebrating Through April

April 3, 2020 Katie

With quarantine in effect around the world, including my little corner, I’ve thought about how much light-heartedness and mirth were missing from daily routine… This got me to thinking, what other ways could I celebrate through the quarantine of April? Below, I’m listing my favorites I found. Happy April!

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Songs of Hope and Peace: the Sure and Steady Anchor

March 29, 2020 Katie

Trouble is guaranteed in this life, but what a comfort that we need not go through this life without the peace of our Savior, Jesus Christ. He made a way for the disciples’ peace, speaking purposefully to them, and so He speaks purposefully to us through His Scripture. Even in the midst of trouble and great grief, the time and testimony of fellow believers prove that the peace of Christ emboldens Christians to take heart and even sing.

Perhaps that is one reason I love both of these songs so much. ‘It is Well’ is one of the songs I would play for my grandma while she lay in bed with cancer. This song was born out of comfort in grief and has in turn comforted so many like me. The second song, ‘Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor’ speaks of the hope He gives in salvation. We hope as those who already know the answer, yes, He has, and, yes, He will.

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Burdens and luxurious love

February 5, 2020 Katie

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Rejoice, Pray, and Give Thanks: fighting anxiety

January 31, 2020 Katie

I’ve learned to recognize the signs that mean it’s time for me to sleep. When I was a kid, the signal was me running full

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But first…?

January 29, 2020 Katie

This mug makes me laugh. “But first, coffee” resonates with my feelings today, even though I’ve already been up for close to an hour. This

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Perfect Faithfulness

November 5, 2019 Katie

Perfect faithfulness… As he has been, so he is, and so he will be. As his promises have been fulfilled, so they are being fulfilled,

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Monday Meditation: Rejoice

November 23, 2020 Katie

When God is for us and with us and in us, there is always a reason for rejoicing. A heart constantly rejoicing in the Lord

Gluten-free Holiday Baking: Ginger Molasses Cookies

November 22, 2020 Katie

Kicking off holiday baking with gluten free and vegan Ginger Molasses Cookies 😋 Recipe: https://www.sarahbakesgfree.com/2018/12/gluten-free-vegan-molasses-cookies.html Note: For nut-free option, I used 3/4c. 1-1 gluten free