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Grieving Levi Part 3: Talk The Talk, Walk The Walk
When I think back to being invited to our church’s leadership meeting in 2022, I can feel the excitement all over again. I can remember Micah and I half joking about how we weren’t sure if our pastors meant to invite us. I was nervous and excited to be a part of whatever these meetings…
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Grieving Levi: Leaning into Perfect Placement
I feel like time is moving rapidly. Today is Levi’s due date, April 1st, 2024. Did we really go through all of that in December and it’s already April? Goodness. I really believe that in order to tell you of all the miraculous things God was and is doing through Levi’s brief time here, I…
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Grieving Levi
What was true then is still true now. I’ve thought about writing this many times but I haven’t been able to sit down and clearly express my thoughts, memories, emotions, and revelations until now. I’m currently 3 months postpartum after losing Levi at 6 months (24weeks) pregnant. Surprisingly, most days I’m in good spirits. Of…
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Surprise! We’re Having A…
I can still feel the steamy breeze on that hot July summer morning as I was watering our wildflowers. I was admiring new seedlings among flourishing flowers, and I heard the Holy Spirit whisper, “Levi is here.” In that moment, I could feel God’s wraparound presence and peace. The following day, I took a pregnancy…
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Miracles Do Happen: We’re Pregnant!
Well guys the moment has finally come to share that we’re expecting our little miracle baby in April, 2024. This is turning out to be quite the testimony of God’s sovereignty and faithfulness to fulfill his promises. It would be easy to have an attitude of entitlement for this promised child, especially with two babies…
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Being transformed in Christ is lifelong
As I’m pulling weeds, planting flowers, and transplanting ground cover today, I’m reminded of John 15:1-5, ““I am a true sprouting vine, and the farmer who tends the vine is my Father. He cares for the branches connected to me by lifting and propping up the fruitless branches and pruning every fruitful branch to yield…
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When Unbelief is Revealed in the Waiting
I was praying this morning and felt this in my spirit: When stuff hits the fan, God will still be there. The question is really, will I remain engaged with God in every season? Is my faith dependent on what I want or is my faith centered on Jesus and God‘s word. I think most…
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We choose to live in Remembrance of Jacqueline
Two years ago today, our daughter Jacqueline Rose was born about 21 weeks early. Her life was short but she was such a gift. While we were praying this morning, I could hear Underground River singing on repeat: We will choose to liveIn remembranceThrough the test of timeYour faithfulness will stand I remember the moment…
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Spiritual Lies and Truths Surrounding Pregnancy Loss: Week 4
This is week four of spiritual lies and truths we often experience after pregnancy loss. This is the final week of sharing daily videos on Tiktok, Instagram, and Facebook regarding pregnancy loss as part of this series I’m doing for Pregnancy loss awareness month. For each day of the month I have addressed spiritual lies…
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Spiritual Lies and Truths Surrounding Pregnancy Loss: Week 3
This is week three of spiritual lies and truths we experience after pregnancy loss. I’ve continued sharing daily videos on Tiktok, Instagram, and Facebook regarding pregnancy loss as part of the series I’m doing for Pregnancy loss awareness month. For each day of the month I address spiritual lies we can begin to believe after…
Kathryn Ball | A Touch of Flourish 