Katie Ganshert, Author at Katie Ganshert

All That Brokenness

Posted on April 17, 2013April 17, 2013 by Katie Ganshert

We hardly have to look to see all the brokenness.

It’s in our news.

It’s in our homes.

It’s across the world.

And across the street.

There is brokenness in Boston.

There is brokenness in Congo.

There is brokenness everywhere.

People.

Families.

Institutions.

Systems.

Governments.

Sometimes its cry is so loud that if we’re not careful, we can drown in it, forgetful that yes, this brokenness is real.

But so is the redemption.

Maybe not as loud or glaringly obvious.

But it’s there.

God breathes life into all that brokenness.

Perhaps not as quickly as we’d like Him to.

Perhaps not as gloriously.

But breathe it He does.

And breathe it He will.

Let’s Talk: How has God been breathing redemption into your life?

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Battle Six: A Candle Craft

Posted on April 15, 2013April 15, 2013 by Katie Ganshert

It’s Becky’s turn to throw down a challenge in this Pinterest War of ours and she’s going crafty on us!

I’m pretty excited about this one for two main reasons:

First, the finished product is primple – which is my made-up word for pretty + simple, which is my style.

Second, for a non-crafty person, this doesn’t look too intimidating!

All you do is find a glass jar.

Carefully tear out a page from a favorite book (I know, this may make some people cringe).

Cut some hearts.

Stick in the jar with a votive candle.

Add some twine.

And voila! A primple craft for your nightstand.

Hopefully the paper doesn’t catch on fire.

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Let’s Talk: Have you ever unintentionally set something on fire?

Battle Five Results: Family Feet (Sort of)

Posted on April 12, 2013April 12, 2013 by Katie Ganshert

Okay, so our dog didn’t exactly cooperate.

We tried several times to get him to lay on his back and put his hind paws up on the couch, but he was having absolutely none of it.

Hence, our photo.

Perhaps not the next framer, but definitely laughter inducing.

Let it be known, we have a bigger, harder to handle dog than the Wades. Just sayin’.

Becky and I give it a B+ for kid fun (there was giggling involved).

A B for easiness.

And a B- for beauty/resemblance to the original.

Join us next week for our 6th Pinterest Battle! It’s Becky’s turn to throw down a challenge. I’m ready!

Let’s Talk: Would you ever hang a picture of feet in your house?

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