Dreaming of Heaven

Dreaming of Heaven

Last week, Kara’s third and final book And It Was Beautiful was released. While the Mundane Faithfulness team is thrilled that David C. Cook compiled her blog posts telling the story of her illness and long goodbye, giving us the opportunity to share these writings in book format, there is an element of grief that has come with the book release; we have known for many months this project was in the works, and now that it is here, it is one more chapter of Kara’s earthly journey that is ending. It significantly marks the passing of time since Kara was here with us.

Community Series Q&A: Will community always be found in church? Can non-Christians be a part of my community?

Community Series Q&A: Will community always be found in church? Can non-Christians be a part of my community?

Answered by Caitlin Lieder

This question gets to the heart of what it means to be in community. Community offers us not only people to be open and honest with, but a place we can call home and understand and serve each other. A non-Christian can and hopefully should be part of your circle of friends! They can also be great listeners, full of grace, and a place of safety. Non-Christians serve and love, and often better than Christians! But, without the element of faith, there will be some lacking.

Kara’s Collection: Peace Beyond My Circumstance

Kara’s Collection: Peace Beyond My Circumstance

From an article originally posted September 23, 2013…

I think it surprises people that I’m out, I’m up, and I’m functioning. When I think on my now, I imagine myself in the fetal position in my bed. There is a part of me that wants to hibernate and have someone wake me when it’s all done. But life with children doesn’t give that liberty and freedom. Even without children, I don’t think we have the freedom to stop. We certainly have the freedom to grieve, to hurt, to talk to Jesus about our heartbreak; but stop, take a time out, pull back and avoid people? Nope!

Community Series: Community as a taste of Heaven

Community Series: Community as a taste of Heaven

The other day, a friend of mine posted a meme on her Facebook page:

I am homesick for a place I am not even sure exists,
Where my heart is full
And my soul is understood.

When I read that, it pierced my heart. I knew exactly the feeling that my friend was evoking. That feeling of being seen, being noticed, being known, being understood, being delighted in, being celebrated. As a Christian, when I read that, I immediately thought of Heaven—that is the place my heart longs for where my tears will be wiped away, my joy will be immeasurable, and my soul will be satisfied with love. And I am positive it exists.