tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post2932153799262887134..comments2023-10-22T02:25:48.115-07:00Comments on on earth as it is in heaven: katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03426837041067362644noreply@blogger.comBlogger152125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-65498669541620674702014-09-29T06:46:18.113-07:002014-09-29T06:46:18.113-07:00I have followed your blog for a few years now, pos...I have followed your blog for a few years now, possibly 4, and I am always encouraged, convicted, challenged, and moved by the Father's work in and through you. I can honestly say the Father has used your posts to make me a better follower of Jesus, a better man, and hopefully now, a better husband, as well as a father myself someday. I love your ministry and your blog. Please, continue to abide in Christ and allow him to use you because you are blessing so many people in Christ, many then you may ever realize. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127426373707682715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-80344552954419735472014-09-01T20:51:12.365-07:002014-09-01T20:51:12.365-07:00I remember this post from two years ago. I'm s...I remember this post from two years ago. I'm sorry for the comment I made back then. I don't think was the best thing to say with what you were going through. Thankfully, the Lord placed it on your heart to post it again. And, I am so thankful for the Lord's faithfulness in giving you his hope to hold on to. Your story in your book, Kisses from Katie, and on your blog have touched my life with hope. And, by the grace of God, I too will forever be a prisoner of Hope.Chanda Griesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13389428792228790768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-91884245046353582672014-06-19T21:44:58.366-07:002014-06-19T21:44:58.366-07:00Please post more blogs .Please post more blogs .'Rhoades Traveled'... One Family Under Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10866802127906391225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-92131888609498185272014-06-18T19:49:09.230-07:002014-06-18T19:49:09.230-07:00I loved your book too Katie. It pricked my heart ...I loved your book too Katie. It pricked my heart for our hurting world. I have two daughters through adoption, and I love this post. Despite receiving them as two-day old infants, they too have scars and fears that I can't fix with my motherly arms. Only Jesus brings healing. Thank you for sharing!Hayleyhttp://www.learningtodelight.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-32038600751745955772014-05-28T18:25:14.603-07:002014-05-28T18:25:14.603-07:00Oh Katie.
The plans the Lord has for your childr...Oh Katie. <br /><br />The plans the Lord has for your children! The way Jesus is walking with them! <br /><br />In your words here, all I see is Jesus loving through you. He is everything, and you are HIS.Jessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-79439251616231587072014-05-26T09:09:45.961-07:002014-05-26T09:09:45.961-07:00Dear Katie,
You have captured my love for The Lor...Dear Katie, <br />You have captured my love for The Lord our God more then ever before. Reading through your book kisses from Katie made me think about, not making plans for the future but to instead my my life into God hands. He is amazing and He put me on this Earth for a reason, God knows what He wants me to accomplish on Earth and I will let Him show me the was as He is the GPS of my life and I'm wanting to take those directions. Thank you for opening my eyes just that little bit more. I hope to visit you some day to see what a difference you have made in the world. <br />The Lord has worked wonders and I pray that you will continue to walk with God for His plans for you are amazing. Ashleigh xx :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-9849336804756531782014-05-17T16:05:51.879-07:002014-05-17T16:05:51.879-07:00for anonymous who left the negative comment. first...for anonymous who left the negative comment. first of all Katie never expressed she was a better Christian because she is serving on the mission field. Repeatedly she has said a person can serve right where they are, that the important thing is to listen to and allow Jesus to direct our path in life. Katie could no more do anything other than what she is doing than a bird can stop singing. Don't you think one parent, one person who cares and loves enough to bring an unloved uncared for little girl into a place of refuge is better than none? God can provide someone to come alongside Katie if that is his plan, but we aren't God and it is not for us to say. Anonymous, I feel you are speaking from a broken heart and I am so sorry you feel this way. I know what it means to have adult children right here in the same country and grandchildren that I have little contact with. It is a lonely feeling, but surely if you trust God you know that if it is not his will that your daughter should choose this particular way to serve him he will show her and she will come home to you. But why not take a page out of Katie's parents' life and join your daughter in serving the Lord? In that way you can stay close to her and endear yourself to her as you support and love those kids along with her. We only have one life to live and Katie has chosen to give hers away to Jesus. I am in my 70th decade and I wish I had given myself away more to Jesus. Life is short and we will all face him in the day of judgment with what we have done in the flesh. Maybe all the ones who respond to Katie's blog and book won't as you say go to a foreign country but I guarantee her writings and her life are nevertheless a great encouragement and inspiration and comfort to those who come here and receive sustenance from a young girl that can even mentor an old girl like me. She points us to Jesus and she points us to the scriptures and her very words are a beauty in themselves. I am so thankful that I can pray for Katie and know that many others are also supporting her in prayer. It means a lot. Prayer is our entering into the Holy of Holies with the Father, a place that was barred from Israel but opened up by Jesus. Now as I pray for Katie I will also pray for God to heal your broken heart, remove any bitterness, and bathe you in the amazing love of the Holy Spirit. May you be one with Him and with your daughter as our Lord desires. Memehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07050339860714012487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-87014466103655636722014-05-17T14:32:43.848-07:002014-05-17T14:32:43.848-07:00Katie I came back here today searching for somethi...Katie I came back here today searching for something to heal my scorched soul. And I found it. Right here in your struggle to see Jesus oveshine the ugly downright gross things that happen on this planet , and now I know that if you canwin that victory when it is closer than your own skin, then I can when I read the words of a man who has experienced so much suffering for Jesus, Richard Wormbrand. I cannot carry this or look it in the eye and I cry out to Jesus isn't it enough Lord, Please come back. Thank you Katie, thank you Lord Jesus for our combined fight to see grace, love, benediction that glory that transcends the shame of our world. King David said he almost slipped once when he saw the wicked prosper. I think I understand. If we allow the around to overcome the inner we could slip. But God says, the Father says he will not allow ou foot to slip. Thank you sweet Katie for sharing your heart, for opening a door to your life that others may also profit and grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Memehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07050339860714012487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-18643774507249409542014-05-04T21:19:43.821-07:002014-05-04T21:19:43.821-07:00Katie,
I read and reread your book. It really touc...Katie,<br />I read and reread your book. It really touched my heart. I am hoping to go on another mission trip soon- maybe to Africa this time. I particularly wanted to thank you for sharing this post about your daughter. I am mentoring a young boy (9 years old) who is now an orphan because he was once sexually abused by a parent. We have had a lot of really challenging times together and he is still working through behavior/ emotional impact of the abuse. Your post really encouraged me to keep trying and loving him no matter what. I have felt helpless and hopeless at times about his situation, but as you said, God loves him more than I do and can do more through me than I can on my own, so there is hope. I also know that God put me in his life for a reason, so I'm going to continue to share the gospel with him and pray fervently for healing. Thanks again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-69463020113312241382014-05-04T13:08:57.919-07:002014-05-04T13:08:57.919-07:00Dear Katie,
I lost my dear mother on August 25, 2...Dear Katie, <br />I lost my dear mother on August 25, 2012 and I read your original posting a few days after. God used your words to reach into the deep hurt in my heart and to bring healing. You see, I was a prisoner of despair. I blamed myself for not recognizing her back pain as a symptom of a heart attack. She died in my home that night. The Lord is Sovereign and Good, and He reminded me of that as I read your post. When you reposted it, I immediately recognized it and thanked God again for the Truth that I am His, and will never again let the enemy deceive me. I will pray for your family, Katie. God Bless you! DebDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08290963937259343941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-63024118387697400822014-04-17T08:07:43.135-07:002014-04-17T08:07:43.135-07:00I read your words, follow His ministry through you...I read your words, follow His ministry through your life and am jealous. Jealous of dirty, red feet. Jealous of jiggers, stifling heat, beans cooked on open fire. Jealous of your sight of the “real” world outside of fat, happy America. Jealous of the rawness of life that allows you to see so clearly – JESUS. Our hearts are so much the same; perhaps it’s the same Holy Spirit’s inhabitance. I am an elementary school teacher who has had a small taste, in comparison to yours, of an orphan’s life in a third-world country. I have felt the suffocation of returning to our complacent American lifestyle after having witnessed “the least of these” who have joy unexplainable despite their lack of “amenities.” I am a mom of 4, two of which are adopted. I am married to an amazing man, lover of our Lord, who too has desire the size of an ocean to see HIS Kingdom come. My heart is broken for these American children who are drowning in the dense fog of the American Dream, deceived by materialism, blinded by comfort and becoming weaker as each generation passes. God is allowing me to see them just as you see yours. Your words are an encouragement in an ironically opposite “poverty-stricken” situation. A situation where school supplies are in abundance, the latest fashion drives apparel choices, and options for lunch are multiple. These conveniences have created a selfishness that HE has broken my heart over. However, HE is using you here. Because of this urgency in my heart, I am using every moment possible with these public school students to unveil JESUS, to expose his heart for the world. Through following Amazima Ministry, and a few others, the Katie Davis’ and Sam Childers’ (maybe minus the machine guns ☺ ) are arising from this class of 5th graders. I am praying God’s favor to surround these tender hearts like a shield; a shield that will keep them soft, vulnerable, compassionate, tenacious, and protected from the American Dream. Thank you for your boldness. Thank you for your willingness to sacrifice. Thank you for not ignoring HIS prodding. Thank you for the love and joy that you have allowed to abound from your life. Thank you for spending the time, though tired and worn, to write, to honestly share, and to inspire. Though God has placed us on opposite sides of His world, His scarlet thread binds us and maybe one day we will meet and we can lift praise to Him together. May He continue to bless you, keep you, cause His countenance to burst forth from you as you reflect His glory, and may His peace reign over you, permeating every inch of your existence as He goes before and hems you in from behind.<br /><br />Danielle <br />mamaDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-82650186161879565352014-04-14T19:31:33.091-07:002014-04-14T19:31:33.091-07:00Katie, I'm reading your book right now, and I ...Katie, I'm reading your book right now, and I am only 12, and I am already considering all the possibilities for me to serve others in the name of our God. My church offers many small mission trips such as feeding the Homeless, which, now that I look back at it, is a big thing for them. When the homeless people come through, every one of them is so sweet. I thought that was all I could do at my age. But this summer, I'm going on a mission trip called SOS, which is an acronym for Service Over Self. We spend a week in the poverty-stricken areas of my town, and help out. You are an inspiration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-40424081666331346832014-04-14T16:13:26.238-07:002014-04-14T16:13:26.238-07:00I don't read as much as I should and when my w...I don't read as much as I should and when my wife handed me "Kisses from Katie" recently we read the entire book lickety-split! What a gift from God you are and was I ever blessed! I cried more in this short time than I have in prob 10 years combined. <br /><br />You are an amazing witness,example, servant, mother, leader and so MUCH more! My prayer is that you will continue to be the hands and feet of God and would continue to touch those that the world has discarded, but the Father loves so dearly.<br /><br />WessAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09842313305878967078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-69997504325659841442014-04-14T07:11:51.594-07:002014-04-14T07:11:51.594-07:00Prisoner of Hope! What a wonderful blessing to ha...Prisoner of Hope! What a wonderful blessing to have that perspective. Your words touched my heart. I pray that I would hold to that truth today and everyday. I just completed your book yesterday and I have shared it with a friend and my daughter wants to read it next. You have pointed them to Jesus on each and every page in your book and what a testimony to our God as our all in all. Your writing and experiences and your heart have made me want to say "yes" to my savior even in my circumstances that can make it easy to say "now is not a good time". To draw nigh unto the one that holds each of us in his grace and hope. Thank you for your obedience and your testimony of faith. May God use you more and more and may you prosper even as your soul prospers.<br /><br />Much love,<br /><br />HollyHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15274729584799316795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-9045366291549332662014-04-10T15:32:57.351-07:002014-04-10T15:32:57.351-07:00Katie.....
You probably get a lot of people writin...Katie.....<br />You probably get a lot of people writing to you about whats on their heart, so I hope, this is not quite the same as those. I go to a Bible college here in Florida and I am majoring in worship ministry, my deco group and I just read your book. I was surprised to find every chapter, had me in tears at the end of it. The reason is this; when I was 15 I had surgery and I was told it is unlikely that I will be able to have children and if I am, it will be difficult. So, adoption has always been on my heart, and my sophomore year of college, God put on my heart to go to Africa, not to do missions or anything specific but just to love on people and bring joy to them. Reading this book, affirms those things God has placed on my heart.<br />I'm encouraged to read your book because, on my own I feel that I cannot do much, but God shows through your writing that He can and will take us anywhere. <br />I don't show my emotions much, I am very emotional but I tend to put my feelings aside, but reading this, I just couldn't help but to cry, in sadness and in joy because of Christ and how He loves.<br />Many blessings to you.<br />-MonicaPaintwriterbluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368535636724721771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-51760786268848096342014-04-10T06:51:54.556-07:002014-04-10T06:51:54.556-07:00Your post touches me so - I will be sharing your m...Your post touches me so - I will be sharing your message of "prisoners of hope" with the women we fellowship with at a women's prison in our community. It will be a beautiful message of hope to share for Easter. Thank you and may the Lord strengthen you for this ministry of love he has called you to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-42862476136604945942014-04-09T13:30:12.629-07:002014-04-09T13:30:12.629-07:00Katie....
It has been over one month since you las...Katie....<br />It has been over one month since you last posted on this Blog!! I know you're busy what with raising children and running ministries. But I miss you!! ;)<br />Love you later, Raelyn <br /> <br /><br />Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005199691237610718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-79347073728129968392014-04-06T05:50:50.123-07:002014-04-06T05:50:50.123-07:00Katie, I wanted to finish your book before I looke...Katie, I wanted to finish your book before I looked you up on my computer, but I just couldn't. I'm not quite half-way through, and I wanted you to know how much you have inspired and encouraged me. Thank you for sharing your life with everyone, know that I am a life that is changed by reading just less than half of the book! I wanted to share something with you that I hope will make your day more blessed. One of my very favorite missionaries is Hudson Taylor, missionary to China many years ago. To read his story, look for the book HUDSON TAYLOR'S SPIRITUAL SECRET(if you haven't already read it). In it, I found this quote. In the midst of tremendous tragedy, this is what God communicated to Hudson: BEAR NOT A SINGLE CARE THYSELF,<br />ONE IS TOO MUCH FOR THEE;<br />THE WORK IS MINE AND MINE ALONE;<br />THY WORK - TO REST IN ME.<br />It changed my life, hope it blesses you big today! Connie from Townsend, TNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-4068667366583409082014-04-05T12:39:35.911-07:002014-04-05T12:39:35.911-07:00Hi Katie!
My name is Kathryn Beale and I'm f...Hi Katie! <br /><br />My name is Kathryn Beale and I'm from Benton, Kentucky. My sister, Jordan Beale is 19 years old and to sum up a long story, she felt God's call on her life to go to Bungoma, Kenya (which is right by the Ugandan border) and live in an orphanage. She is currently a Sophomore at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN and decided to take the semester off to do this. Our family has known a missionary in Kenya for about 15 years now and she originally went there in January just to help him. As she has come to realize, things there are much worse than we ever could have imagined and they basically asked her to take over the Orphanage. There are 22 kids living there who have no parents, and several are HIV positive. Now she has settled down to the daily routine of basically being all the kids' mom until May when she comes back home.<br /><br />Jordan asked me to email you because she really wants to meet you! She has the opportunity to travel to Uganda next week and was wondering if there is any way possible she could meet you on April 10th? It would mean the world to her and I think you would be very kindred spirits. She has decided she wants to adopt a little boy named Oliver, and I think she really wants to get your advice and insight on it. <br /><br />We are all so inspired by your story Katie! <br /><br />God Bless, <br /><br />Kathryn BealeKathryn Bealenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-47933919244488357602014-04-03T15:35:47.125-07:002014-04-03T15:35:47.125-07:00God bless you for your work, Katie! Your posts giv...God bless you for your work, Katie! Your posts give me encouragement!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-52935499816065450082014-04-02T19:49:21.755-07:002014-04-02T19:49:21.755-07:00Katie, I am sure there are times when the challen...Katie, I am sure there are times when the challenges are almost too much, but God is with you. The service you give Him has more power than you can ever imagine. Lives and souls are being saved by you. My wife and I are older, but we are now sponsoring a child in India, and you were part of that decision. Thank you, and may God bless you. You are an inspiration. -Ray in NCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-17482522830361157182014-04-02T04:45:37.302-07:002014-04-02T04:45:37.302-07:00Katie, I'm so excited to see a new post here a...Katie, I'm so excited to see a new post here as well! I know life must be extremely busy for you! Just know that you are not only touching lives in Uganda, but you are touching lives here in the States. You are an inspiration to me to live fully as the Father intended me to live through His Son. Praying for you and your sweet children! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16101319306048945543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-37495565199524155652014-04-01T17:22:18.350-07:002014-04-01T17:22:18.350-07:00Katie, THANK YOU!!! I just found out about your b...Katie, THANK YOU!!! I just found out about your blog, although I've read your book several times. You are such an encouragement to me. Even if you never read this, I wanted to let you know that I am praying for you. I would soooo much like to someday come and see you and your girls... You are such an encouragement to me, an everyday person who has only my life to give, and no huge talent to speak of, just my love and my prayers, and my work. I wish that I could pack up and leave to some far off, dirty little village that doesn't know anything about Jesus... but considering that I'm in 6th grade that wouldn't quite work ;) Thank you for encouraging so many, and for encouraging everyday people, such as me. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! May Jesus richly bless you, your work, your girls, and all the Ugandan people!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-24810542598452534262014-03-31T20:17:50.092-07:002014-03-31T20:17:50.092-07:00Katie, I just started reading you book today and I...Katie, I just started reading you book today and I'm already halfway through it. Your words have inspired me in more ways than I can express and I just wanted to thank you for all that you have done, and are doing so many people's lives, including my own. I am in awe at your great courage and love for the Lord. Please know that you are in my prayers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-39359742643615672562014-03-30T06:24:58.503-07:002014-03-30T06:24:58.503-07:00thanks for you Katie,
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lam kenalthanks for you Katie,<br />awesomw<br />:-)<br />lam kenalHalrahttp://halra.comnoreply@blogger.com