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Elizabeth, Toronto, ON
"Thank you for sharing this beautiful writing with me, I surely need it today. Some days are hard in this broken world, and please know your writings bring me peace."
Patricia, Halifax, NS
"Thank you for this blog post. I sure needed to read this. Just yesterday, I cried the ugly cry for about two hours. Bless you, my friend. Keep doing what you are doing!"
Nicole, Moose Jaw, SK
"I resonate well with your written collections, especially now, in my season of grief, change, & transition."
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Taking Shelter From The Storm
As my friend and I dashed from our cars into the coffee shop, I watched the big, black clouds roll into the sky, darkening the sun and...
Kathleen Knapp
4 days ago2 min read
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Waiting Well - Lessons from the book of Ruth
Life is full of waiting. But how well do we wait? Do we wait with worry, impatience, frustration, and anger? Or calmly with peace,...
Kathleen Knapp
Jun 22 min read
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Ode To My Valentine (Praise For My Husband)
Sometimes, I complain about my husband. I know, I know, I shouldn’t, but I get irritated. However, it’s usually minor and petty. One day,...
Kathleen Knapp
Feb 142 min read
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Trusting Like Mary at Christmas
The biggest miracle of Christmas is the birth of Jesus, the long-awaited coming of the Messiah, the Son of God and Savior of humanity....
Kathleen Knapp
Dec 8, 20242 min read
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Embracing a New Season
“For everything, there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 NLT As summer turns to autumn, the trees...
Kathleen Knapp
Nov 11, 20242 min read
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Who are you when loss alters your identity?
My voice caught in my throat, my eyes started to leak, and my body trembled as I stood facing my manager. Past the lump in my throat and...
Kathleen Knapp
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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Rejoice - Always?
When we understand the hope we have in Jesus, we can experience joy, even in our suffering.
Kathleen Knapp
Sep 15, 20242 min read
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The Freedom of Grace
Do you ever feel like you’ve blown it? Today, I got furious—loud voice, defensive words, anger, tears, and regret. Wow, I sure blew up!...
Kathleen Knapp
Aug 20, 20242 min read
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God Is Our Helper
The task seemed so simple. I’d done this a million times before, but nothing worked today. I felt frustrated and angry and was in tears....
Kathleen Knapp
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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Majestic Mountains
My husband and I recently drove through the Canadian Rocky Mountains. As we approached the foothills, we could see the snow-capped peaks...
Kathleen Knapp
Jun 15, 20242 min read
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Betrayed By A Friend But Redeemed
I opened the email from my friend and read the words in disbelief. Instead of a cheery letter full of news, she wrote to me of hurt,...
Kathleen Knapp
May 24, 20244 min read
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My Heart Is Like A Garden
Anyone who knows me well, knows I love my garden, but I don’t really like gardening. LOL However, today, I sunk my fingers into the wet...
Kathleen Knapp
May 11, 20242 min read
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Tears Dripped Off My Chin
As I viewed my Facebook ‘memories’ one morning, one of the pictures brought me to tears with fresh grief. I cried as I viewed the photos...
Kathleen Knapp
Apr 8, 20243 min read
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Guarding Your Mind: The Battle for Your Thoughts.
The tension in my temples begins to slowly squeeze my head as I feel a headache building. My breathing becomes shallow and tight. My...
Kathleen Knapp
Mar 15, 20243 min read
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How To Cope With a Panic Attack When Grief Overwhelms You
I remember my first panic attack. I was scared. Fear engulfed me. The tightness in my chest, struggling to breathe, feeling faint, my...
Kathleen Knapp
Feb 16, 20243 min read
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Finding Your Identity Again, After Loss...
When we face loss, grief, or changes in circumstances in our lives, we sometimes lose our identity. Our perception of ourselves...
Kathleen Knapp
Jan 11, 20242 min read
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Conquering The Fears In My Dreams
I awoke from my sleep with tears in my eyes and a cry on my lips. It was still dark. It took my brain a few moments to realize it was...
Kathleen Knapp
Dec 1, 20233 min read
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"Embracing Wisdom: A Journey of Humility and Growth"
Most of us don’t like to be told what to do. I know I don’t. Looking back on my younger years, I have some regrets. I made some poor life...
Kathleen Knapp
Nov 13, 20232 min read
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Autumn Reflections
The days get shorter, the nights longer, and the air cooler, As the season changes, the natural world prepares To rest. "There is a time...
Kathleen Knapp
Oct 29, 20232 min read
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"Do You Trust Me?" ~ God
Have you ever felt like you couldn’t trust God? I have. When my life plans haven't gone the way I thought they should. When my prayers...
Kathleen Knapp
Oct 13, 20233 min read
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Giving Thanks
Giving thanks in Canada as we enjoy the bounty of fall. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1...
Kathleen Knapp
Oct 1, 20232 min read
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God's Glory is in Your Story!
Many of us have a testimony of God's goodness in our lives. But do you ever suffer from Imposter Syndrome? Imposter Syndrome is a...
Kathleen Knapp
Jul 28, 20232 min read
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God's Presence is With You Wherever You Go.
Today is the anniversary of the day my son died. That night the phone woke me in the middle of the night. My husband called, asking me to...
Kathleen Knapp
Jul 21, 20233 min read
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No Mountains Without Valleys
Last summer we travelled in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The white snowy mountain peaks are stunning in the bright sunlight against the...
Kathleen Knapp
Jul 7, 20233 min read
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