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Hi! I'm Kate and I'm so glad you're here! I love sharing God's Word with others and hope that through my online home you learn more about the wonder of God's Word. Awe and wonder are there if we'd take time to sit with it and let it get in us. It's my hope that you would draw closer to the Lord as a result of spending time with these pages. I look forward to connecting with you here!

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I know it’s not much to look at, but this is my

I know it’s not much to look at, but this is my favorite room at my church.
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When I teach women’s Bible studies, this is the room I almost always use. It’s become a sacred space as beautiful moments of ministry have happened in this room.
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In this space,
strangers become sisters,
the word of God is read,
tears are shed,
conviction sets in,
transformation takes root,
hearts are laid bare,
and Jesus is glorified.
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Of course, it’s not the space in and of itself that makes it special; it’s the work the Holy Spirit does in the faithful women who show up every week. They show up when they’re tired, they show up when they’re weary, and they show up when they don’t want to.
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As a result, Jesus has been gracious to bring about fruit - in my life and the lives of the women who have stepped foot in this room.
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Friends, serving God doesn’t need to be glamorous, it needs to be faithful.
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It’s in the consistent, everyday, persevering moments that God often works. It’s in the small and ordinary that Jesus makes extraordinary.
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Press on, friends, in serving and loving God right where you are. He sees your ordinary, everyday faithfulness and He delights in it! Keep going.

Sometimes I struggle with feelings of restlessness

Sometimes I struggle with feelings of restlessness where I want more than what God’s given me. I want something different to steward, something that feels more significant. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When I start feeling this way, it alway correlates with one thing: comparison. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Have you ever looked around at others and started feeling like what you’re doing doesn’t measure up?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The apostle Paul presents this important question for us to consider when we fall into the comparison trap:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” -Galatians‬ ‭1:10‬ ‭⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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One of our callings as Christ followers is to be His servants. If we’re busy comparing ourselves or our responsibilities to others, we are ineffective servants of Christ. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We each have been given people, places, responsibilities and seasons to steward well. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Friend, hear this from me today: THERE IS NO SMALL CALLING IN THE EYES OF GOD.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Let’s re-calibrate our hearts to what Hebrews 12:2 tells us to do which is to fix our eyes on Jesus. When we lock our eyes on Jesus, we can be meaningful, effective servants for Jesus.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Then our callings, no matter what they look like, carry the significance they were always intended...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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...service for a King.

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It never fails. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When I’m feeling down and depressed and I finally quiet my mind and my schedule and come to Jesus, He meets me.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In those moments with Him and His Word, He soothes my soul. What felt hopeless and disheveled minutes before is given new life. The Holy Spirit comes along side me and does what Jesus said He would do: He reminds me of Jesus’ teachings.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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He reminds me that when I am weak, God’s grace is enough and will give me strength for my weakness.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
He reminds me to keep my eyes fixed on Jesus.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
He reminds me to abide with Jesus.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
He reminds me to remember God’s faithfulness.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When all is said and done in the stillness with Jesus, I am renewed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is what following Jesus does for us. We experience the fruit of a peace-filled life when we take our anxiety, selfishness and wounds to Him. He quiets our soul and gives us a peace beyond comprehension.

The start of the New Year brings hope and anticipa

The start of the New Year brings hope and anticipation of a clean slate. It brings new goals, resolutions and a fresh focus.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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While I personally don’t set resolutions or select a word for the year, there has been one Scripture running around in my heart and mind as 2021 has dawned and that’s 1 Thessalonians 4:11a:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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“Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life…”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Leading a quiet life doesn’t mean to live a silent life, rather it means living settled, restful and undisturbed. It means focusing on the everyday callings God has given us in our lives. We are to steward well the things God has given us. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Notice it also tells us to make a quiet life our “ambition.” Does this convict you like it convicts me? I can’t say that living a quiet life is always what I strive for, but Paul encourages us to do exactly that. Aim toward this, seek after it, consider it an honor to steward well your every-day-responsibilities.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In what ways can you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life? Here are a few ideas:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
•Work diligently fulfilling your daily duties (1 Thess. 4:11b)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
•Rest in Jesus (Matt. 11:28; Ps. 62:1)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
•Serve your spouse and children well (Phil. 2:6-7)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
•Steward your time in a way that honors God (Eph. 5:15-16)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
•Faithfully use your God-given gifts in your local church (1 Cor. 12:7)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
•Set your heart and mind on God’s priorities, not your own (Col. 3:1-2)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This lifestyle may not be glamorous, but it is good, friend…because it’s in the everyday that we build our life. And making it our ambition to live our daily lives well is what will bring the greatest honor to the Lord.

This month, I’m fighting to keep my mind set on

This month, I’m fighting to keep my mind set on adoring God. I don’t want this month of celebration to slip away from me without spending quality time focusing on the REASON for the celebration.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’m also focusing on telling Jesus what I love about him because, well, frankly, I need it personally. I’ve been wrestling with God a lot lately asking questions like, “Why God?” and saying statements like, “God, I don’t see how this situation is good or that it will turn out good.” Have you ever felt that way?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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God welcomes our questions because those become teachable seasons where we grow to know Him better. These seasons are not in vain. In fact, they can be quite fruitful when you lean into learning more about God. Here’s what I’ve learned in the midst of my I-don’t-understand-God season:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When I can’t see HOW God is working, I have to trust in WHO He is.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Friends, if you are wrestling with God about the whys and the I-don’t-understands, it’s vital that you know WHO God is. You need to know His character, His nature and His attributes. When you know those things, your knowledge can remind your emotions that even though things feel confusing and hopeless, you serve a God who is sure and steady.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Circumstances may not make sense and things may look bleak, but in the midst of the hard, we can find rest and refuge in the God who is good, wise and working.

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Self-Control.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Confession.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Denying oneself.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Forgiving.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Asking for forgiveness.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Repentance.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Discipline.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Submission.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The Bible is clear about one thing: the Christian life is not easy. Jesus actually tells a crowd of people that they should count the cost before following Him (Luke 14:25-35) because it is costly. Following Jesus will require that you lay down everything you hold dear in favor of what God holds dear. Following Jesus requires submission and humility to know that you are not God and His ways are higher. Following Jesus requires a lot of dying to self by admitting when you are wrong, forgiving when you’ve been hurt and holding your tongue when you want to say that curt word.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The Christian life is not easy.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But it’s better friend. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Oh, is it better!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The treasures that lay on the other side of denying oneself are abundant! Freedom from anger, unforgiveness and bitterness abounds. Joy in the love of a Savior who went to the cross for you overflows. Peace from being able to trust in the One who knows all runs deep.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Freedom abounds.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Joy overflows.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Peace runs deep.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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That’s the better life. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Don’t you want that?! It’s available to all who accept Jesus Christ as their Savior. He provides this and so much more. However, it does come at a cost. The Christian life isn’t always easy, but every bit of it is worth it for the better life we live when we follow Jesus.

Friends, I want to hear your stories of God‘s fa

Friends, I want to hear your stories of God‘s faithfulness. How have you seen God‘s faithfulness in your life?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Share in the comments below!

Friend, I know there’s a lot of anxiety and angs

Friend, I know there’s a lot of anxiety and angst surrounding election day next week, but can I provide you with some hope?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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No matter who gets elected, God is still in control. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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How do I know this? The Bible tells me so:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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“The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will.” -Proverbs 21:1⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I encourage you to keep your gazed fixed on the King of Kings. He’s our ultimate authority and ruler. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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While I am so grateful to live in the United States of America and hold the freedoms we do, no President will ever be able to fulfill the deepest needs of the people he governs.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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There’s only One who can save, redeem, heal and provide hope. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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His name is Jesus.

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