Mundane Faithfulness

Dying

Kara’s Collection: The Giant Little Moments

Kara’s Collection: The Giant Little Moments

from an article originally posted October 16, 2014…

Last night I served my community group grilled cheese and tomato soup. But the feast was the heart sharing, the safe place, the time together. Time spent being a safe place for each other. Sharing the strength and weakness of our lives. We spoke in simple terms. Asked simple heart questions, and laughed and pondered how might we love one another better.

Kara’s Collection: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Kara’s Collection: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

from an article originally posted October 14, 2014…

I struggled to find sleep last night. I was quietly in my bed praying heavy hearted prayers. Yesterday two mama friends who unexpectedly lost their husbands emailed with me. They honestly shared their burdens. I heard heartbroken text from Marion, NC, of a beloved young man who died in a car crash. These friends braved their broken with me. And we wondered a little over Heaven together. The land of no more tears. The land our finite minds struggle to grasp the infinite—but one day, one day soon we will know it.

Kara’s Collection: Brain Radiation Playlist

Kara’s Collection: Brain Radiation Playlist

from an article originally posted October 11, 2014…

I spent a lot of last week dreading Friday. When someone would ask me about radiation, I would get a hard knot in my stomach. The previous week as I was speaking, I broke down asking for prayer for the time I would be pinned down in a mask as the stink eye attempted to rid my brain of cancer.

Kara’s Collection: Kept

Kara’s Collection: Kept

from an article originally posted October 9, 2014…

Until this point, I have only shared my journey and the journey of our family. David C Cook granted me the amazing privilege of sharing my journey on a larger scale. It has been an unbelievable journey of seeking grace and living near to Jesus.