Author Archives: Kate Kresse

About Kate Kresse

I love to write, I love to talk, I love to uplift people when I can. I am a woman in love with life. I am a wife, mom, tutor, writer, and I am a perennial optimist. (OK not every single minute but you get the point! :-)

Contemplating my mission for the next year of my life…

Posted on July 25, 2017

Well, today I celebrate my birthday. What a year it has been. The passage of time makes me reflect on what is behind me and what lies ahead. In the last year, my mom died. So this next year, I … Continue reading →

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The Path I Took

Posted on July 23, 2016

It is said that we stand on the shoulders of the giants who preceded us. When I was a little girl, I planned to be a writer, business woman or teacher, wife, and mother. I had loads of great examples … Continue reading →

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Be steadfast

Posted on July 16, 2015

I go through phases. Do you do that? I find that in stressful times, especially prolonged stressful times, I became emotional and reactive instead of proactive. I am driven by circumstances, rather that “believing anyway”. Is my faith weak? Not … Continue reading →

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Cast your cares

Posted on May 29, 2015

Sometimes we can become consumed by worries and anxieties, or at least I can. Of course, worrying and fretting never improves a situation. What is called for is a clear head. That is easier said than done when we are … Continue reading →

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Writing can heal and change

Posted on May 28, 2015

I have always felt that sharing and openness can help to effect change–not only in ourselves, but in others. I came of age during the time when my generation shared their feelings, journaled, participated in encounter groups, went on retreats, … Continue reading →

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Vegan Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Muffin

Posted on May 27, 2015

Vegan Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Muffins What You Need 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup quick oats ¾ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon cinnamon 1½ cups of mashed banana … Continue reading →

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You shall cross the barren desert, but you shall not die of thirst

Posted on May 26, 2015

There is a song we sing at church sometimes called “Be Not Afraid“. It begins with “you shall cross the barren desert, but you shall not die of thirst”. I find that reassuring. It is especially reassuring to me during … Continue reading →

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