Lift Up Your Eyes — What the Night Sky Taught Me About Being Known
By Kate Shephard
A few months ago I was somewhere properly rural, miles from any town, and I looked up and just stopped. The sky was completely covered in stars — more than...
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When Waves Mount Up: Finding Security in Psalm 89:9.
By Kate Shephard
I've always been drawn to the ocean. There's something about standing at the water's edge, watching waves roll in, that puts life in perspective. The ocean is beautiful and powerful...
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What We Think About: Guarding Your Mind with Philippians 4:8
By Kate Shephard
I've become more aware lately of how much mental real estate I give to things that don't deserve it. Worries that never materialise. Imagined conversations that never happen. Replaying past...
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Under His Wings: Finding Refuge in Psalm 91:4
By Kate Shephard
When I painted the watercolour birds and feathers for this print, I kept thinking about how fiercely protective mother birds are with their young. If you've ever walked too close...
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Do Not Lose Heart: Finding Eternal Perspective in 2 Corinthians 4:17
By Kate Shephard
A lovely lady called Helen emailed me recently suggesting we create a print featuring 2 Corinthians 4:17. As soon as I read her message, I knew this verse needed to...
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Walking Through Dark Valleys: The Comfort of Psalm 23:4
By Kate Shephard
I've walked through a few dark valleys in my life. Times when grief felt crushing, when anxiety kept me awake at night, when circumstances seemed impossible and the path forward...
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When Mountains Speak: Finding Shelter, Answers, and Comfort in God
By Kate Shephard
Mountains appear throughout scripture as places of encounter with God. Moses met Him on Sinai. Elijah heard His still, small voice on Horeb. Jesus prayed on mountainsides and was transfigured...
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The Kind of Worship That Shouts: Psalm 66:1
By Kate Shephard
I'll be honest - I'm not naturally someone who shouts. I tend toward quieter expressions of, well, everything. But Psalm 66:1 doesn't give me that option: "Shout for joy to...
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The Good Shepherd Who Knows My Name: Reflecting on Psalm 23
By Kate Shephard
I can't count how many times I've turned to Psalm 23 over the years. In seasons of grief, uncertainty, exhaustion, or simply the daily grind of life - these words...
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What Real Love Looks Like: Understanding 1 Corinthians 13
By Kate Shephard
When I think about love, our culture often points us toward feelings - butterflies, romance, passion. But 1 Corinthians 13 paints a completely different picture. Paul describes love not as...
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When Fear Whispers: Finding Comfort in Isaiah 41:13
By Kate Shephard
Fear has a way of showing up uninvited, doesn't it? Sometimes it arrives as anxiety about the future, worry about loved ones, or uncertainty about decisions we're facing. Other times...
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Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: Embracing Your God-Given Worth
By Kate Shephard
In a world that constantly measures and compares, Psalm 139:14 offers a truth we desperately need: "I am fearfully and wonderfully made." This verse comes from one of the most...
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Morning Trust: Finding Guidance in Psalm 143:8
By Kate Shephard
There's something sacred about the morning, isn't there? That quiet space before the day fills up with demands and decisions. It's in these early moments that Psalm 143:8 invites us...
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Finding Healing at the Cross: Reflecting on Isaiah 53:5
By Kate Shephard
There are seasons in life when we carry wounds - physical pain, emotional hurts, or the weight of circumstances that feel too heavy to bear. In these moments, Isaiah 53:5...
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