Thought, Word & Deed

Katie Rea’s Blog

“Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, your habits become your values, your values become your destiny.”

— Mahatma Gandhi
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  • Savoring Time

    “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1  I want to save a bit of warmth of summer.Place it in my pocketFor safekeeping.So, when the harsh winter winds come calling, I can savorThe warm gentleness of a summer caress. I want to save a bit of

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  • Embracing Icons: A Journey of Spiritual Growth

    While it is often discombobulating to step outside my comfort zone, I’ve found it is an important part of spiritual formation. In Biblical stories, God encourages forward movement. God requested Abram to move from Ur (Genesis 12:1), and Moses was encouraged to confront the Pharaoh (Exodus 3). Then we have a desolate Elijah who wants

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  • Cultivating Patience: A Path to Spiritual Growth | Thought, Word & Deed

    “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 In today’s fast-paced world, exemplifying patience has become a rare but valuable trait. Patience allows us to navigate challenges with grace and resilience, fostering understanding and growth. Patience is

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  • Falls Mill in Belvidere, TN: A Hidden Historic Retreat

    While I appreciate the standard vacations to Hilton Head, SC; St Augustine, FL; or Savannah, GA, I’ve also found smaller trips closer to home can be just as fun and soothing for the soul. Which is why I booked a bed and breakfast at a quaint cabin for my husband on Father’s Day weekend.  

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4 responses to “Thought, Word & Deed”

  1. Bon chance!

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  2. Wonderful post, Katie! Thank you.

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    1. Thank you! I appreciate you!

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