A year ago it was good Friday, and I wrote a small poem in the dimly lit sanctuary of the Anchor Fellowship in downtown Nashville. I was staring at a picture (below) representing the 13th station of the cross, where Jesus’ body is taken down from the cross. The hands holding the soil of barely-begun-new-life […]
Lie Versus Truth: Anxiety
Last week, I wrestled with anxiety. All week long. Day after day it was haunting me, trying to squash hopes and dreams, keeping me distracted and dismayed. Until a friend heard this phrase on repeat, “I am a crazy person!”And she asked me, with a knowing, slightly sly smile, “What does God want you to […]
waiting & grace.
A year ago today, I wrote the following journal entry. While waiting. While hoping. While anxious. Truth covered my soul then & now, reading it again. Grace fell over my waiting. I hope it does the same for you. ❤️ My schedule is packed this week. My eyes are opening around 7 and struggling to keep […]
Today, part 7.
Note: as I’ve been experiencing a lot of “one-year” anniversaries this month, I’ve been writing every morning about each day, re-reading old journal entries and just writing through the thoughts and feelings and experiences of each day. That’s why this is “part 7.” You can find a few over on my Instagram (@katie.j.rose). Thank you […]