Lessons on living and dying from one who did both well
In characteristic fashion, Katie Hubbard explained the ups and downs of a “cancer straightaway” by saying, “I focus on what I have not what I have lost”. This was her secret when the currents of life were tumultuous and when they were relatively calm. You and I can experience the same kind of life with… Continue reading “I focus on what I have not what I have lost” S01 | E24
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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
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If you read the journals of Katie Hubbard without reference to the dates, you would think she was always seeing astonishing things from God’s word. As was often the case, though, there had been a lapse of more than two weeks since Katie had last journaled. When she took up her pen again, it was… Continue reading “You Show Me Astonishing Things From Your Word” S01|E22
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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)
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Katie Hubbard knew that her cancer was progressing, but she was able to face eternity with excitement. She also knew a thing or two about parenting through the ups and downs of life. This podcast will take you through two journal entries, one email update, and a blog entry that Katie wrote for moms in… Continue reading “Faith That Enables Us To Face Eternity With Excitement” S01|E20
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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
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Through her journey with cancer, Katie Hubbard had to learn an art of stillness that deepened her faith in God. She believed that God himself was a strong rock that remained stable when all else was shifting or uncertain. From that place of stability, she offered one of her deepest prayers in her final year:… Continue reading “You Have Taught Me Stillness Through Illness” | S01E18
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What would you do with more time and mental space on your hands? Katie Hubbard lets you know where her heart was inclined when time was on her hands. She kept juggling many of the demands of life (Easter preparations, speaking at church, prom dress shopping), but when cancer forced her to slow down, she… Continue reading “Must. Spend. Time. With. Jesus!” | S01E17
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“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” (1 Peter 1:3) On Easter Sunday 2015, Katie Hubbard knew that she was dying. She also knew she… Continue reading “A Living Hope” | S01E16
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In this episode, Katie Hubbard talks about living life as a mom in ministry with no regrets. When you say ‘yes’ to Jesus, you often walk an unconventional road. However, as Katie makes clear in a journal entry and email, the way is filled with blessing. You will appreciate Katie’s characteristic humor in this podcast,… Continue reading “Not One. Single. Regret” | S01E15
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