God Sees You (or lost & found)

On August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 By Kathryn FeatherstoneIn Connect Throughout the Day, Suffering & Hard Times, Trust2 Comments

Our family’s vacation this summer was a five-day explore of western Nebraska, our family’s new home state.

We swung around the north edge to see a waterfall on the Niobrara River. We were told to check out Fort Robinson, and had the treat of going on a horseback trail ride with only us four and the guide. And we made sure to see the iconic geological landmarks of the Monument and Chimney Rock.

But the most memorable story was made on the day we stopped by Chadron State Park. This story continues to remind us of God’s love and care for us!

Two girls walking along forested hiking trail, Chadron State Park, Chadron, Nebraska.

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Seeds & Raindrops

On December 31, 2019December 31, 2019 By Kathryn FeatherstoneIn Prayer, Suffering & Hard Times, TrustLeave a comment

When you think back on this past year, what comes to mind?

I have opened my curtains many mornings this past year, thinking on the verse, “Pray continually, being watchful in it with thanksgiving,” (Colossians 4:2). I want to keep choosing a heart posture of watching to see God at work! But as 2019 ends, I don’t yet see the answer to prayer in this area of need, and this year ends without closure.

What have you been praying? In what area of your life is this year coming to a close without answers?

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Seasons of Life

On April 10, 2018June 1, 2018 By Kathryn FeatherstoneIn BEING, Surrender, TrustLeave a comment

I always feel a bit of a thrill when I see buds forming on branches. They are the promise of spring! As I notice seasons change, it makes me think about seasons in our lives. I journaled about this the other day, and I’ll share with you what I wrote:

Bare tree branches beginning to bud in the spring

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Trying vs. Trust

On November 21, 2017November 21, 2017 By Kathryn FeatherstoneIn BEING, THE SOURCE OF LOVE2 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving week, friends! Trusting God opens my eyes to see all the gifts He gives us. I pray the words in this post move you one step closer to trust and gratitude. These thoughts come right out of my journals, from my heart to yours!

Writing these posts has been a gift from God these past months. Ideas and words come to me, and I write them down before I lose them. An analogy comes to me, maybe as I weed or notice the grass growing out-of-control. This has been a joy for me! And then it’s my responsibility to respond, with the attention and work to put it into words. This joy has been somewhat of a surprise to me! IMG_20170915_102216535 (2)

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May I have this dance?

On June 14, 2017December 15, 2017 By Kathryn FeatherstoneIn Surrender, THE SOURCE OF LOVE, TrustLeave a comment

Years ago, before I knew Richard, a gal from church and I took swing dance lessons at the YMCA. It was great fun! We learned the basic triple step, when to spin, and the foundations for swing dancing. On the last night they brought in advanced dancers to dance with us.

I knew the basic steps. And I could follow. That was about it!

And that was enough for it to be amazing following in the dance as the guy I was partnered with led me in swing dancing. I could follow his lead, and trust that he knew the steps, and even experienced the thrill of being flipped in the air!

In recent years, I have heard God whisper into my heart, “May I have this dance?”

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