“With Whom Did God Seek Counsel” S03 | E06

From Isaiah 40:13, 14, Katie Hubbard wrote, “From whom did God take counsel, and who instructed him and taught him the paths of justice?” Her reflection on this thought: “You seek no counsel or direction. You are the perfect source. From you flows justice, truth, knowledge, direction.” Words likes these anchored Katie as she finished… Continue reading “With Whom Did God Seek Counsel” S03 | E06

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“I Have To Walk Through This Valley” S03 | E05

“I have to walk through this valley no matter what. No matter how I respond, I am still here. So I can slog through with bitterness and a pity party or I can choose light, love, thanksgiving. God I need the Holy Spirit to work in me love, joy! I can’t walk this in my… Continue reading “I Have To Walk Through This Valley” S03 | E05

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“I Would Choose Heaven This Afternoon” S03 | E04

As Katie Hubbard faced the challenges of radiation and the fear of losing her life to cancer, she told the Lord what she often told me. If she only had her own interests in mind, she would choose heaven in a heartbeat. Her concerns were all for us, especially the children. So what do you… Continue reading “I Would Choose Heaven This Afternoon” S03 | E04

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“I Can’t Make God Do My Will” S03 | E03

Stress and anxiety have a way of driving us forward while blinding us to reality. Katie Hubbard was experiencing massive anxiety as she faced radiation, but she was beginning to analyze the deeper cause of her stress. In her own words: “I think I have come to the crux of my anxiety: ‘Thy will be… Continue reading “I Can’t Make God Do My Will” S03 | E03

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“Take Captive Every (Stressful) Thought” S03 | E02

After Katie Hubbard’s diagnosis with recurrent breast cancer, she struggled to take every stressful thought captive. The idea behind this comes from 2 Corinthians 10:5, “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” In its original… Continue reading “Take Captive Every (Stressful) Thought” S03 | E02

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“Even There” S03 | E01

For me (Norman Hubbard), it’s an emotional start to a new season of the podcast. Today is the 7th anniversary of Katie’s passing, and it falls very close to the time of year when she was diagnosed with recurrent breast cancer ten years ago. Opening up her journals and this chapter of our life together… Continue reading “Even There” S03 | E01

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“Deeply Happy and Profoundly Emotional” S02 | E23

Katie closed her journal entries for 2009 by reflecting on a December that was a fitting end to a hard year! Everyone in our family got sick with strep the week before Christmas. We were so sick we could not even celebrate Katie’s birthday (which happened to be our anniversary). However, everyone was back on… Continue reading “Deeply Happy and Profoundly Emotional” S02 | E23

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When Things Are Looking Up, Look Up S02 | E22

In September and October of 2009, things were looking up for Katie after months of feeling bad from cancer treatment. Consistent with her custom of talking with God about everything, Katie looked up because things were looking up. She offers a tremendous prayer where she reflects on God’s abundance and asks him to draw her… Continue reading When Things Are Looking Up, Look Up S02 | E22

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“Promises for Times of Storm” S02 | E21

As Katie Hubbard geared up for a new school year, she found herself confronted with so many negative thoughts about the challenges of life with cancer, kids, and limited resources. As she listed her troubles in her journal, she prayed for the courage to trust God in the face of trials and uncertainty. “You have… Continue reading “Promises for Times of Storm” S02 | E21

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