“I Am Planted In The House of the Lord” S02 | E20

Katie Hubbard was recovering strength after several rounds of chemotherapy for breast cancer. Though her progress wasn’t without setbacks, she was looking ahead and looking back on the lessons she had learned: how trials produce character; how God has to be trusted to hold all things together; and how God is big enough to do… Continue reading “I Am Planted In The House of the Lord” S02 | E20

“After We Have Suffered, Things Will Be Made Right” S01 | E23

In this episode, Katie Hubbard signs off her final journal entry for May 2015 with the words “after we have suffered, things will be made right.” That conviction didn’t come from observing her circumstances, but from observing the ways of God in the book of Genesis. Joseph suffered many things through his life, but God… Continue reading “After We Have Suffered, Things Will Be Made Right” S01 | E23

“May You Smile At The Future” S01E21 (w/Rachel)

This week’s episode features guest host, Rachel Hubbard, reading a letter that Katie wrote, encouraging her to smile at the future. Rachel, our third-born child, received this letter on her 8th grade retreat in 2015. Katie wrote to affirm and encourage her. There are some priceless memories from Rachel’s early years, plus characteristic Katie-wisdom about… Continue reading “May You Smile At The Future” S01E21 (w/Rachel)

“God, You Are Clearly Showing Your Care For Me” | S01E19

Katie Hubbard knew how to spot God’s providential care, not because her life was easy but because she kept looking toward him not her circumstances or herself. The title of this podcast, There Are Good Things Here, doesn’t imply that life is easy but that God is good. God’s providential care surrounds those who love… Continue reading “God, You Are Clearly Showing Your Care For Me” | S01E19

“Without Faith What Do We Have To Offer Others?” S01 | E13

In this episode, Katie Hubbard writes about the fruit of faith and the frustration of missed expectations in the struggle with cancer. “The fruit of faith. Hope. Courage. God is pleased. Fortitude. Stepping out. Encouragement for others.” She had no idea what kind of impact she was leaving behind when she wrote the words, “Without… Continue reading “Without Faith What Do We Have To Offer Others?” S01 | E13

“We Want The Miracles Of Acts But Not The Trials” S01 | E12

Katie Hubbard was coming to grips with the extent of pain and suffering in the world as she waited for her own miracle. She also knew that the trials recorded in the Bible far outnumbered the miracles recorded. What is more, you can’t minister to people in pain unless you’ve experienced it yourself. That was… Continue reading “We Want The Miracles Of Acts But Not The Trials” S01 | E12