Tag Archives: hope

Begin Each Day With a Grateful Heart

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Kate Kresse

I don’t know about you, but in my life I have always gleaned wisdom from those around me. My faith in God and my desire to live a life that He wants underlies it all. Sometimes i notice things i … Continue reading →

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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was right

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Kate Kresse

I don’t know about you, but poetry is something I grew up with. Teachers had us memorize and recite poetry. Mom loved poetry. One of her favorite poets was Longfellow (along with Kipling and Stevenson). Her favorite Longfellow poem was … Continue reading →

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How are you today?

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Kate Kresse

Today i am feeling reflective. I have been thinking about the ups and downs of life. With all that is going on in the country and the world, my perennial optimism has been squeezed and squished, ALMOST eliminated. The emphasis … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Kate Kresse

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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Roller Coasters and Jesus

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Kate Kresse

For the past few few months, I have been on a roller coaster. No, not an amusement park roller coaster, but a multiple life events type roller coaster. You see, sometimes there are many twists and turns on our road … Continue reading →

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“If you don’t climb the mountain, you can’t see the view.”

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Kate Kresse

I lift my eyes to the mountains from whence cometh my help Harvey Mackay wrote “If you don’t climb the mountain, you can’t see the view.” Phoenix is completely surrounded by mountains. So as I drive about on any given … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Kate Kresse

What fills you with gratitude today? Is it little tiny things? Is it a BIG answer to a prayer? Is it just having the stamina to have made it to the middle of the week? Do you ever have weeks … Continue reading →

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Once there was a girl

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Kate Kresse

Once there was a girl. Her name wasn’t actually Hope; but the way she lived each day and looked at one and all, her name could have been Hope. For the sake of this post, we will call her Hope. … Continue reading →

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Even a poor tailor is entitled to some happiness!

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Kate Kresse

If you have seen “Fiddler on the Roof” you may recognize the title of this blog post as a line from the movie. It was said by Tevye’s oldest daughter Tseitel’s  true love Motel (pronounced “mottle”)Kamzoil the tailor. Now why am … Continue reading →

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To give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Today many of us will be rushing about. I wanted to share a poem with you today. I hope you like it! Youth ~ by Samuel Ullman Youth is not a time of life–it is a state of mind. It … Continue reading →

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Two extraordinary friends

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Kate Kresse

My magical weekend continued on Sunday. I went to Mass and brunch with some dear, dear old friends (Andi and Jerry). We have been friends since my freshman year of college. For a brief, magical time we ended up in … Continue reading →

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Let us build the city of God

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Kate Kresse

“Many times a day I realize how much my own life is built on the labours of my fellowmen, and how earnestly I must exert myself in order to give in return as much as I have received.” — Albert Einstein … Continue reading →

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In an electronic age- build community and teach the world to sing

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Kate Kresse

I started this blog a little over two years ago. I started it because a dear friend (Dana) recommended that I do so. She knows that I have always loved to write. I loved it from the time I was … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Sunday is palm sunday. I got to thinking about that today. Yes the people waved palm branches as.Jesus rode into Jerusalem.  Yes they laid palms down in his path. Those are the outward signs of his arrival. He was, albeit … Continue reading →

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Bridges and baskets

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Bridges help us get across troubled waters. They provide a great view, and can be a little intimidating. Life is like that, too. Here we are, inching closer to Easter. We may be ready to collapse. We may be  in … Continue reading →

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Autumn Has Always Been Special to Me

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Kate Kresse

I have to admit, I always loved autumn when I loved in parts of the country that had spectacular autumns. I love the gloriously bright oranges, yellows, and red that make the trees look ablaze with color. I love scuffling … Continue reading →

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A Prayer and Link About Hope

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Kate Kresse

There is a blog/blogger (Terry) I have become acquainted with over the last few months. She is a ray of sunshine, a guiding light, and a FONT of information. She is a gracious, faithfilled lady. Friday she had such an … Continue reading →

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Do you ever discover you sold yourself short?

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Kate Kresse

There have been so many times when I try to inspire my students, especially if they are selling themselves short and limiting their possibilities. For instance if they say “I am no good at math” or “I can’t do word … Continue reading →

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Dandelions and Friendship

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Kate Kresse

  A friend of mine (Maureen) and I were chatting online. We were talking about when we are going through a difficult time how important it is to have an ally/buddy/friend to help you through things. In many cases those … Continue reading →

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Give Me Ears to Listen

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Kate Kresse

I was a bit heavy-hearted when I got to Church Saturday evening. The photo above is not my church. It is the church my cousin Danny was married at. My church has an arched area like that behind the altar … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Hope 1/27/2012

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Kate Kresse

Weekly Photo Challenge: Hope. When I think of hope I think of many things. But they all revolve around the ardent belief that: goodness will triumph over evil; that no matter how dark the evening there will be light—from the … Continue reading →

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HUG Award Recipient

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Kate Kresse

It’s true. I received the HUG Award. What is it? Connie Wayne at http://ahopefortoday.com/ nominated me for her brilliant and inspiring HUG Award. It’s a new award that she developed and designed. You can find the guidelines by clicking on this link: … Continue reading →

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