The Backstory of In the Company of Bees Before my oldest daughter graduated, I wrote a collection of letters to help her navigate life as she spread her wings. I addressed various matters of the heart, mind, and soul for her to ponder. Some of the topics include: leading your loneliness, open-handed living, navigating doubts, carrying heavy … READ MORE > about Letter #2: What Bill Murray Taught Me
Katie M. Reid
Finding Grace in the Unraveling of Life
I am so glad YOU are here! This is a place to be inspired to live out your purpose with tenacity and grace. Discover articles, messages, songs, and resources to uplift you as you live with intention. Exchange striving for settledness, and panic for peace as you work and rest from a place of faith, belonging and freedom. Now ... let's grow together.
Nothing Would Ever Be the Same (Mary’s Labor)
The following is a creative interpretation of what it might have been like for Mary as she gave birth to Jesus. Nothing Would Ever Be the Same She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.” -Luke 2:7 (NLT) Did Mary survey her humble … READ MORE > about Nothing Would Ever Be the Same (Mary’s Labor)
The Weight of the World (Joseph’s Journey)
The following is a creative interpretation of what it might have been like for Joseph as Mary was close to giving birth to Jesus. The Weight of the World I will answer them before they even call to me. While they are still talking about their needs, I will go ahead and answer their prayers!” - Isaiah 65:24 (NLT) Joseph was a skilled … READ MORE > about The Weight of the World (Joseph’s Journey)