# Kathryn A. Bise > Witness for Christ | Writer | Podcaster > Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://kathrynbise.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Nonfiction](https://kathrynbise.com/nonfiction/) - [E210 The Knowing — The Personal Nature of Sharing My God ](https://kathrynbise.com/e210the-knowing-the-personal-nature-of-sharing-my-god/): (part 1 of 3) Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99 Motivating us to leave the 99 and go find the one. Suppose you need a little motivation. You want a deeper faith, stronger witness. Here’s the Top Takeaway from this week’s episode. Bearing my witness is deeply personal. It requires I share - [E209 The Rhythm of Dependence on God (Let the Morning Bring Me Word of Your Unfailing Love)](https://kathrynbise.com/e209-the-rhythm-of-dependence-on-god-let-the-morning-bring-me-word-of-your-unfailing-love/): Consider one goal: becoming dependent upon God for everything. How do you seek rhythms of dependence. Let's ask David Psalm 143. - [e208 Lift Up Five Loaves, Two Fish and Submit to His Nature](https://kathrynbise.com/e208-lift-up-five-loaves-two-fish-and-submit-to-his-nature/): Consider how five loaves and two fishes tell us about Jesus' nature and powerful steps to witness to a crowd without a Shepherd. - [e207 When Jesus says "I am willing" (notes from a healed leper)](https://kathrynbise.com/e207-when-jesus-says-i-am-willing-notes-from-a-healed-leper/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99. Motivating us to seek a deeper faith, stronger witness.Season 4 Episode 207 When Jesus Says “I am willing” (notes from a healed leper)Here’s the Top 3 Take from this week’s episode.1. Lay down your spirit When we ask our Savior to lay his hand on our - [E206 Is Your Witness Living in the Center of God's Faithfulness?](https://kathrynbise.com/e206-is-your-witness-living-in-the-center-of-gods-faithfulness/): Consider how your authentic witness is powered by God's nature. Commit to a crazy good life living in the center of the one and the 99. - [BUOY e205 Re-release When I Confess My Brokenness Daily (God draws me closer with His mercy)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e205-when-i-confess-my-brokenness-daily-god-draws-me-closer-with-his-mercy/): Motivation to talk to God daily about your thoughts, behaviors, choices—your separation—to allow God to reveal your brokenness. And His mercy that follows. - [e204 Re-release When You Say, “It’s complicated.” (I say, “God chose complicated.”)](https://kathrynbise.com/e204-re-release-when-you-say-its-complicated-i-say-god-chose-complicated/): God chose the complicated life we live that comes from having free will. He wanted a relationship. He saves us once and continues to navigate our daily choices. - [e203 Re- release What is Your Truth on the Ground (Part 2, Spiritual Maturity, Peter)](https://kathrynbise.com/e203-re-lease-what-is-your-truth-on-the-ground-part-2-spiritual-maturity-peter/): e203 Re- release What is Your Truth on the Ground (Part 2, Spiritual Maturity, Peter) Kathryn Bise - [e202 Re-release Are You Captive to Anxiety? (let God be the measure of its depth and scope)](https://kathrynbise.com/e202-re-release-are-you-captive-to-anxiety-let-god-be-the-measure-of-its-depth-and-scope/): e202 Re-release Are You Captive to Anxiety? (let God be the measure of its depth and scope) Gain clarity on what anxiety is - how God asks us to deal with it. - [e201 Re-release What Breaks My Heart in All the Right Places (a view of Mount Nebo) (originally published November 5 2025)](https://kathrynbise.com/e201-re-release-what-breaks-my-heart-in-all-the-right-places-a-view-of-mount-nebo-originally-published-november-5-2025/): God has a plan beyond what your heart can imagine. Moses tells us to stop striking the rock. Trust God to represent his holiness in your life-divine heartbreak. - [When the Enemy Exploits Your Vulnerability and Vantage Point (Jesus bears witness in the wilderness)](https://kathrynbise.com/e200-when-the-enemy-exploits-your-vulnerability-and-vantage-point-jesus-bears-witness-in-the-wilderness/): Assess your vulnerability. What makes you deeply vulnerable to the enemy’s power? The highest mountains that the enemy takes you to. - [BUOY e67 The Power of God in His Story (hey human, it starts in Genesis)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e67-the-power-of-god-in-his-story-hey-human-it-starts-in-genesis/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 67. The Power of God in His Story (hey human, it starts in Genesis)Hello human.I just finished reading the Old Testament. 872 pages. With one question: What happened, God?For those who are jumpin’ on BUOY for the first time, I made this commitment - [THE BEAT e150 That Moment When You Witness Romans 10:9](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e150-that-moment-when-you-witness-romans-109/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 150 THE BEAT | That Moment When You Witness Romans 10:9 Quick Take Hey human, what would you say is “the moment” in your witness to others? We consider the threshold we stand on with the unbeliever, - [e199 Part 2 - Wisdom for Your Witness Is Not a Random Gift (why wisdom costs us everything)](https://kathrynbise.com/e199-wisdom-for-your-witness-is-not-a-random-gift-why-wisdom-costs-us-everything/): Do you seek wisdom from God in your life? It requires a discerning heart. A yearning for godly behavior that comes from seeking the mystery of Christ. - [e198 Part 1 - Wisdom for Your Witness Is Not a Random Gift (ask for a discerning heart)](https://kathrynbise.com/e198-part-1-wisdom-for-your-witness-is-not-a-random-gift-ask-for-a-discerning-heart/): Dive into Proverbs Chapter 4 and the insights of a very wise king. Discover the benefits of wisdom and how to prepare your "heart soil" for wisdom to grow. - [e197 Jesus Saves You By Your Name. (human for human)](https://kathrynbise.com/e197-jesus-saves-you-by-your-name-human-for-human/): Jesus hung on the cross human for human. Jesus saved you by your name for his purpose. Does this motivate you to take action in our own life, the lives of others? - [e196 Part 2 - Ezekiel, A Watchman Who Witnesses the Glory of God (linen, cherubim and the glory weight of your witness)](https://kathrynbise.com/e196-part-2-ezekiel-a-watchman-who-witnesses-the-glory-of-god-linen-cherubim-and-the-glory-weight-of-your-witness/): Our witness has a divine weight to it. The glory of God. To live a holy life with God’s Spirit and the sound of cherubim wings navigating through our witness. - [e195 A Watchman Who Witnesses the Glory of God (I have a spirit-crush on Ezekiel)](https://kathrynbise.com/e195-a-watchman-is-witness-to-the-glory-of-god-i-have-a-spirit-crush-on-ezekial/): God defines being a witness in the life of Ezekiel. Are you missing opportunities to watch for, warn, dissuade someone from sin as a watchman for the Lord? - [e194 God May Deliver You From the Fire. Or Not. (three men who let God decide)](https://kathrynbise.com/e194-god-may-deliver-you-from-the-fire-or-not-three-men-who-let-god-decide/): What in your life right now puts you on the threshold of choosing a false god to avoid being put in the fire? Check out what three men in Babylon told the King. - [e193 Your Past is Lived Out. Your Present Belongs to Jesus. (gather God’s morning manna)](https://kathrynbise.com/e193-your-past-is-lived-out-your-present-belongs-to-jesus-gather-gods-morning-manna/): Join us to consider what happens when our past challenges God’s daily provision. Gathering God's daily manna takes us to his Promised Land. - [e192 When You Just Need a Joy Boost (David, Peter, Jesus to elevate your attitude)](https://kathrynbise.com/e192-when-you-just-need-a-joy-boost-david-peter-jesus-to-elevate-your-attitude/): Feeling down? Jumpstart some joy, the kind of inspiration that only comes from our Creator. Three joy boosts to lift your spirits and pass on to someone. - [e191 Live a Life that Honors God’s Covenant (we need the wilderness)](https://kathrynbise.com/e191-live-a-life-by-gods-covenant-we-need-the-wilderness/): Take an inspiration cue from Moses. Recommit to choosing God's covenant. Or commit for the first time. Moses was face to face with God. We should listen. - [e190 I Feel You Hovering, God (bring me from chaos to the light)](https://kathrynbise.com/e190-i-feel-you-hovering-god-bring-me-from-chaos-to-the-light/): When God hovers, he is patiently preparing to provide clarity. He sheds light on the truth of a situation, circumstance, an inner battle, my heart’s intent. - [e189 What Does Seven Years of God's Provision Get Us? (let's ask Joseph)](https://kathrynbise.com/e189-what-does-seven-years-of-gods-provision-get-us-lets-ask-joseph/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Here’s the gist, human. Receiving God’s provisions is an ongoing challenge. For instance, right now. I am revving up for my annual Bible trek, Genesis through Revelation. So how is God preparing my heart this year? By putting - [e188 Power - Sirga the Lioness and the "Omni" of Our God](https://kathrynbise.com/e188-power-sirga-the-lioness-and-the-omni-of-our-god/): We live our earthly life toward being in the full presence of God in his kingdom. Check out how we can learn about the power of God through a 400 lb lioness. - [e187 Friendships - “The Lord is Witness Between You and Me Forever” (friends inspire friends to witness, Part 2) ](https://kathrynbise.com/e187-friendships-when-god-is/): Get serious about investing in a few convenent friendships. Friends who will protect your spiritual growth. Friends who will "go finding" lost sheep with you. - [e186 Friendships - “The Lord is Witness Between You and Me Forever” (friends in the name of the Lord, Part 1)](https://kathrynbise.com/e186-friendships-the-lord-is-witness-between-you-and-me-forever-friends-in-the-name-of-the-lord-part-1/): Consider the strength of our Lord as witness in our friendships. Rally our free will to choose friends who are committed to divine love and witnessing to others. - [When God Binds Our Gratitude to Our Grief (X marks the spot)](https://kathrynbise.com/when-god-binds-our-gratitude-to-our-grief-x-marks-the-spot/): Holding gratitude and grief together is how God strengthens you through life’s most powerful lessons that triumphantly reveal who he is to you. - [e184 When I am Jealous of a Just God (parable of the workers in the vineyard)](https://kathrynbise.com/e184-when-i-amjealous-of-a-just-god-parable-of-the-workers-in-the-vineyard/): We must leave our earthly advantage behind for a personal relationship with our Savior, our Lord, a relationship that requires us to yield justice to our just God. - [e183 From Sorrowed Soul to Ascended Savior (the power of grieving our sin nature to rise with Jesus)](https://kathrynbise.com/e183-from-sorrowed-soul-to-ascended-savior-the-power-of-grieving-our-sin-nature-to-rise-with-jesus/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 3 Episode 183 From Sorrowed Soul to Ascended Savior (the power of grieving our sin nature to rise with Jesus)Here’s the gist, human. When was the last time you felt the kind of sorrow that overtook your - [e182 Spiritual Affirmations Change Your Self-Talk (the power of what God has promised us)](https://kathrynbise.com/e182-spiritual-affirmations/): There are hundreds of scripture prompts in God’s Word to inspire your affirmations and gain clarity in any moment. Check out three affirmations for a jumpstart. - [e181 When Prayer is Sitting in God's Presence (the silent footsteps of Jesus beside you)](https://kathrynbise.com/e181-when-prayer-is-sitting-in-gods-presence-the-silent-footsteps-of-jesus-beside-you/): How to deepen your prayer life by bringing God's Word into it. Learn about Lectio Divina that includes reading, reflection, responding, and contemplation. - [e180 Is God's Peace Running Through You? (a peace like a river kind of thing)](https://kathrynbise.com/is-gods-peace-running-through-you-a-peace-like-a-river-kind-of-thing/): Learn how God's peace runs through our hearts, as God says, "like a river." Celebrate how God navigates our free will in the process. - [e179 I am Shaken, Lord (I miss my dog.)](https://kathrynbise.com/i-am-shaken-lord-i-miss-my-dog/): I held on tight to my anxiety over the possibility of losing my dog. When I did, the fall was/is long and hard. I am shaken and petitioning God's presence. - [e178 Are You Captive to Anxiety? (let God be the measure of its depth and scope)](https://kathrynbise.com/e178-are-you-captive-to-anxiety-let-god-be-the-measure-of-its-depth-and-scope/): e178 Are You Captive to Anxiety? (let God be the measure of its depth and scope) Gain more clarity on what anxiety is, and how God asks us to deal with it. - [e177 What is Your Truth on the Ground? (Part 3, Spiritual Maturity, Peter's parting words)](https://kathrynbise.com/e177-what-is-your-truth-on-the-ground-part-3-spiritual-maturity-peters-parting-words/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 3 Episode 177 What is Your Truth on the Ground? (Part 3, Spiritual Maturity, Peter’s parting words)Here’s the gist, human. The young, ambitious Peter, and the young, skeptical James grew up, spiritually. From baby Christians, eye witnesses - [e176 What is Your Truth on the Ground (Part 2, Spiritual Maturity, Peter)](https://kathrynbise.com/e176-what-is-your-truth-on-the-ground-part-2-spiritual-maturity-peter/): e176 What is Your Truth on the Ground (Part 2, Spiritual Maturity, Peter) Kathryn Bise - [e175 What is Your Truth on the Ground? (Part 1, Spiritual Maturity, James)](https://kathrynbise.com/e175-what-is-your-truth-on-the-ground-part-1-james/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 3 Episode 175 What is Your Truth on the Ground? (Part 1, James)Here’s the gist, human. So James had been sharing the Gospel for 10+ years and Peter for 30+ years at the time they wrote their - [e174 Your Vertical Status with Our Sovereign God (a spiritual plumb line to live by)](https://kathrynbise.com/e174-your-spiritual-vertical-with-our-sovereign-god-a-plumb-line-for-your-earthly-life/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 3 Episode 174 Your Vertical Status with Our Sovereign God (a spiritual plumb line to live by)Here’s the gist, human. Amos had a harsh message about God’s sovereignty for the Israelites in the Northern Kingdom. For us, - [e173 Strengthen Your Faith Through a Solo Row with God (be inspired by solo rower,Taryn Smith, World'sToughest Row participant)](https://kathrynbise.com/e173-strengthen-your-faith-through-a-solo-row-with-god-be-inspired-by-solo-rowertaryn-smith-worldstoughest-row-participant/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 3 Episode 173 Strengthen Your Faith Through a Solo Row with God (be inspired by solo rower, Taryn Smith, World’s Toughest Row participant)Here’s the gist, human. If you want to transform your spiritual life, how about a # - [e172 God vs Human Intrigue (are you giving your attention to what God is protecting you from…)](https://kathrynbise.com/e172-god-vs-human-intrigue-are-you/): Kathryn Bise e172 God vs Human Intrigue (are you giving your attention to what God is protecting you from…) Faith to Witness 99 Podcast Show Notes Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 3 Episode 172 God vs Human Intrigue (are you giving your attention to what God is protecting you from…)Here’s the gist, human. God is on the lookout for plots, schemes, the human intrigue of others plotting against - [e171 Walk a Praise Trail with David (Psalm 31, or any of his songs for a soul boost to God’s spacious place)](https://kathrynbise.com/e171-walk-a-praise-trail-with-david-psalm-31-or-any-of-his-songs-for-a-soul-boost-to-gods-spacious-place/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 3 Episode 171 Walk a Praise Trail with David (Psalm 31, or any of his songs for a soul boost to God’s spacious place) Here’s the gist, human. When we encounter trouble, it may start with well-lit enemies - [e170 Your Resolution Is What Christ Will Raise You Toward. (three questions for your 2026 resolution)](https://kathrynbise.com/e170-your-resolution-is-what-christ-will-raise-you-toward-three-questions-for-your-2026-resolution/): Kathryn Bise Faith to Witness 99 Podcast Show Notes e170 Your Resolution Is What Christ Will Raise You Toward. (three questions for your 2026 resolution) - [e169 The Face of Christ (the knowledge of God’s glory... Mary saw it first) ](https://kathrynbise.com/e169-the-face-of-christ-the-knowledge-of-gods-glory-mary-saw-it-first/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 3 Episode 169 The Face of Christ (the knowledge of God’s glory… Mary saw it first) Here’s the gist, human. Mary was the first person to see the face of Jesus on earth. This tells the - [e168 I am an Agent for Christ (and a faith that comes before) ](https://kathrynbise.com/e168-i-am-an-agent-for-christ-and-a-faith-that-comes-before/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 3 Episode 168 I am an Agent for Christ (and a faith that comes before) Here’s the gist, human. God gives us prompts for spiritual direction and learning. This one came from a new sister in - [e167 God Calls Us to What We Cannot Do Alone (talkin’ about Mary, mother of Jesus, and the rest of us)](https://kathrynbise.com/e167-god-calls-us-to-what-we-cannot-do-alone-talkin-about-mary-mother-of-jesus-and-the-rest-of-us/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 3 Episode 167 God Calls Us to What We Cannot Do Alone (talkin’ about Mary, mother of Jesus, and the rest of us) Here’s the gist, human. This is the perfect time to ponder how God brought - [e166  Jesus Lived All the Life We Need to Give Ours (prep your heart for His birth through His life) ](https://kathrynbise.com/e166-jesus-lived-all-the-life-we-need-to-give-ours-prep-your-heart-for-his-birth-through-his-life/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 3 Episode 166 Jesus Lived All the Life We Need to Give Ours (prep your heart for His birth through His life) Here’s the gist, human. Jesus is enough. He lived all the life we need - [Episode 165 The Red Sea Road to God’s Glory (giving thanks as we walk through his parted waters)](https://kathrynbise.com/episode-165-the-red-sea-road-to-gods-glory-giving-thanks-as-we-walk-through-his-parted-waters/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 3 Episode 165 The Red Sea Road to God’s Glory (giving thanks as we walk through his parted waters)Here’s the gist, human. I prompted us to make a list of Red Sea moments when the water - [e164 Illuminate My Witness with Gratitude (Jesus, reconcile my Spirit every day)](https://kathrynbise.com/e164-illuminate-my-witness-with-gratitude-jesus-reconcile-my-spirit-every-day/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 3 Episode 164 Illuminate My Witness with Gratitude (Jesus, reconcile my Spirit every day) Here’s the gist, human. When I am blind to my intent, Jesus helps me see my motivation through his eyes. When I am - [e 163 God’s Gift of Grace and Suffering (let the Holy Spirit comfort my earthly walk for Christ)](https://kathrynbise.com/e-163-gods-gift-of-grace-and-suffering-let-the-holy-spirit-comfort-my-earthly-walk-for-christ/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 3 Episode 163 God’s Gift of Grace and Suffering (let the Holy Spirit comfort my earthly walk for Christ) Here’s the gist, human. Misrepresenting Jesus is to posture about his persona instead of emulating his power. We - [e162 What Breaks My Heart in All the Right Places (a view of Mount Nebo)](https://kathrynbise.com/e162-what-my-heart-breaks-for-in-all-the-right-places-a-view-of-mount-nebo/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 3 Episode 162 What Breaks My Heart in All the Right Places (a view from Mount Nebo) True or False: You can imagine what God has prepared for you. Here’s the gist, human. What do you imagine God - [e161 The Better I Know My King, the Deeper My Praise (Part 2)](https://kathrynbise.com/e161-the-more-i-know-my-king-the-deeper-my-praise-part-2/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 3 Episode 161 The Better I Know My King, the Deeper My Praise (Part 2) Here’s the gist, human. Consider a word that cuts to the bone for so many humans. Sacrifice. And this. God first sacrifices - [e160 I Have a King (so did David, Part 1)](https://kathrynbise.com/e160-i-have-a-king-so-did-david-part-1/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 3 Episode 160 I Have a King (so did David, Part 1) Here’s the gist, human. The whole king – no kings debate really has a strong hold on the human heart, doesn’t it? Far beyond the - [e159 Ask God to Choose Who You Listen To (one by one)](https://kathrynbise.com/e159-ask-god-to-choose-who-you-listen-to-one-by-one/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 3 Episode 159 Ask God to Choose Who You Listen To (one by one) Here’s the gist, human. I am not ga ga about anyone. Not even Jesus. That’s a culture gimmick that feeds shallow connections - [e158 When You Say, “It’s complicated.” (I say, “God chose complicated.”)](https://kathrynbise.com/s3-e158-when-you-say-its-complication-i-say-god-chose-complicated/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 3 Episode 158 When You Say, “It’s Complicated.” (I Say, “God Chose Complicated.”) Here’s the gist, human. We find solace in repeating decisions that allow us to retreat from what is uncomfortable. We think we are - [e157 Pray for Divine Courage from Our Creator (amp up your witness)](https://kathrynbise.com/pray-for-divine-courage-from-our-creator-amp-up-your-witness/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 3 Episode 157 Pray for Divine Courage from Our Creator (amp up your witness)Here’s the gist, human. September brought a bridge too far, only to illuminate a heaven so close. God did the work through Charlie - [THE BEAT e155 Re-release - Soul Talk that Starts with Praise (His breath. Taken in. To refresh me.) (originally published March 12 2025)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e128-re-release-soul-talk-that-starts-with-praise-his-breath-taken-in-to-refresh-me-originally-published-march-12-2025/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 155 THE BEAT | Re-release – Soul Talk that Starts with Praise (His breath. Taken in. To refresh me.) Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we come in for a closer look. Soul talk. A heart-to-heart - [THE BEAT e156 Re-release - What Would Jesus Tell You? (when he sends you out to witness) (originally published May 28 2025)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e156-what-would-jesus-tell-you-when-he-sends-you-out-to-witness-originally-published-may-28-2025/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 156 THE BEAT | Re-release – What Would Jesus Tell You? (when he sends you out to witness) Quick Take Hey human, get ready to listen to Chapter 10 of the gospel of Matthew with your - [THE BEAT e152 Re-release - Jesus Commissions My Life for His Glory (originally published Dec 4 2024)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e152-re-release-jesus-commissions-my-life-for-his-glory-originally-published-dec-4-2024/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 152The Beat | Re-release – Jesus Commissions My Life for His Glory Quick TakeHey human, in this episode we hear what Jesus said that was named The Great Commission. We consider challenges of a life - [THE BEAT e151 Re-release Jesus, Persuade My Heart (originally published Nov 20 2024)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e151-re-release-jesus-persuade-my-heart-originally-published-nov-20-2024/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 151The Beat | Re-release – Jesus, Persuade My Heart Quick TakeHey human, in this episode we immerse ourselves in walking on water. We consider Peter’s command, Jesus’ command in response, the disciples witnessing a John - [THE BEAT e153 Re-release - How to Stop a Train for the 1 (originally published Jan 15 2025)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e153-re-release-how-to-stop-a-train-for-the-1-originally-published-jan-15-2025/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 153 THE BEAT | Re-release – How to Stop a Train for the One Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we talk about rhythms, trains and the need for speed. God speed. We consider what train - [THE BEAT e154 Re-release - God Uses My Repentant Heart to Bring Others to Repentance. Think Job. (originally published Feb 19 2025](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e54-re-release-god-uses-my-repentant-heart-to-bring-others-to-repentance-think-job-originally-published-feb-19-2025/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 154THE BEAT | Re-release – God Uses My Repentant Heart to Bring Others to Repentance. Think Job. Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we consider Job, his suffering, and those zealous friends. And a gem - [THE BEAT e149 When the Lion of Judah Returns (the sound of sovereignty)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e149-when-the-lion-of-judah-returns-the-sound-of-sovereignty/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 149 THE BEAT | When the Lion of Judah Returns (the sound of sovereignty) Quick Take Hey human, let’s consider the power of our Protector, the sound of sovereignty, and why Jesus is called the Lion of - [The Beat e147 Do Not Destroy the Work of God for the Sake of Food (leave judgment out of it)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e147-do-not-destroy-the-work-of-god-for-the-sake-of-food/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 147 THE BEAT | Do Not Destroy the Work of God for the Sake of Food (leave judgment out of it) Quick TakeHey human, today we make space for bearing witness to each other as believers, - [THE BEAT e148 Remember My Chains (living free through Christ's Supremacy)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e148-remember-my-chains-living-free-through-christs-supremacy/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 148 THE BEAT | Remember My Chains (living free through Christ’s Supremacy) Quick Take Hey human, today we understand a little better the power of prison chains for the apostle Paul. How the supremacy of the - [The Beat e146 Peter, Philip, John, Stephen, Saul, and Now Me (follow the spiritual first responders)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e146/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 146 THE BEAT | Peter, Philip, John, Stephen, Saul, and Now Me (follow the spiritual first responders) Quick TakeHey human, let’s consider the early believers after Jesus ascended, how they were prompted to witness, and how - [THE BEAT e144 A Jesus Heart for God’s Will (I want that)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e144-a-jesus-heart-for-gods-will-i-want-that/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 144 THE BEAT | A Jesus Heart for God’s Will (I want that) Quick Take Hey human, consider how Jesus loves his Father, what drives it, and how this clarifies our path. Beyond all the laments for - [THE BEAT e145 When You Feel Purposeless (Jesus has a prayer and 153 fish for you)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e145-when-you-feel-purposeless-jesus-has-a-prayer-and-153-fish-for-you/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 145 THE BEAT | When You Feel Purposeless (Jesus has a prayer and 153 fish for you) Quick Take Hey human, here’s the measure of his love for today, that we consider how Jesus always returns to - [THE BEAT e143 When Jesus Prayed (I call for the Holy Spirit to pray)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e143-when-jesus-prayed-i-call-for-the-holy-spirit-to-pray/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 143 THE BEAT | When Jesus Prayed (I call for the Holy Spirit to pray) Quick TakeHey human, let’s consider following Jesus’ prayer life, as the apostle Luke tells us. When Jesus prays, how often, - [THE BEAT e142 Watch. Pray. Rise. Go. (picture us in the Garden with Jesus)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e142-watch-pray-rise-go-picture-garden/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 142 THE BEAT | Watch. Pray. Rise. Go. (picture us in the Garden with Jesus) Quick Take Hey human, let’s consider what it would be like to fall asleep in the Garden of Gethsemane while Jesus was - [THE BEAT e141 Journey with Jesus Toward a Transformed Heart (how we live on the narrow road)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e141-journey-with-jesus-toward-a-transformed-heart-how-we-live-on-the-narrow-road/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 141 THE BEAT | Journey with Jesus Toward a Transformed Heart (how we live on the narrow road) Quick Take Hey human, let’s consider what the narrow gate and the wide gate mean through the eyes of - [THE BEAT e140 Jesus Tells Us This: “Not so with you.” (be a servant)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e140/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 140 THE BEAT | Jesus Tells Us This: “Not so with you.” (be a servant)Quick Take Hey human, let’s consider how the authority of Jesus was perceived, how he responded to it, and manifested his Father’s - [THE BEAT e139 What Would Jesus Tell You? (when he sends you out to witness)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e139-what-would-jesus-tell-you-when-he-sends-you-out-to-witness/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 139 THE BEAT | What Would Jesus Tell You? (when he sends you out to witness) Quick Take Hey human, get ready to listen to Chapter 10 of the gospel of Matthew with your heart. And - [THE BEAT e138 God Goes Before the Birth of His Son (between Malachi and Matthew)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e138-god-goes-before-the-birth-of-his-son-between-malachi-and-matthew/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 138 THE BEAT | God Goes Before the Birth of His Son (between Malachi and Matthew) Quick Take Hey human, join us to consider what happened 400 years before Jesus was born. How the Pharisees and - [THE BEAT e137 Walk the Roman Road with Jesus, and Paul (do not assume salvation, surrender to it)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e137-walk-the-roman-road-with-jesus-and-paul-do-not-assume-salvation-surrender-to-it/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 137 THE BEAT | Walk the Roman Road with Jesus and Paul (do not assume salvation, surrender to it) Quick Take Hey human, we are walking a few roads today. Up to the rim of Mt. - [THE BEAT e136 “Let my nephesh live, that it may praise you.” - Psalm 119:175 (a little more soul talk)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e136-let-my-nephesh-live-that-i-might-praise-you-psalm-119175-a-little-more-soul-talk/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 136 THE BEAT | “Let my nephesh live, that it may praise you.” – Psalm 119:175 (a little more soul talk) Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we straighten out a few things about the word - [THE BEAT e135 I Will Listen for the Beat of My Savior’s Heart (in every conversation, prayer and teaching)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e135-i-will-listen-for-the-beat-of-my-saviors-heart-in-every-conversation-prayer-and-teaching/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 135THE BEAT | I Will Listen for the Beat of My Savior’s Heart (in every conversation, prayer, teaching) Quick TakeHey human, in this episode we consider the power of rhythm. What it has meant during - [THE BEAT e134 Living with a Resurrected Heart (10 better questions for my earthly life)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e134-living-with-a-resurrected-heart-10-better-questions-for-my-earthly-life/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 134 THE BEAT | Living with a Resurrected Heart (10 better questions for my earthly life) Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we go for better questions to ask about heaven. Not one-timers. Daily questions. Why? - [THE BEAT e133 Celebrate the Lamb of God (a serious and sovereign suffering for my soul)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e133-celebrate-the-lamb-of-god-a-serious-and-sovereign-suffering-for-my-soul/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 133 THE BEAT | Celebrate the Lamb of God (a serious and sovereign suffering for my soul) Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we hear the words of Isaiah, about a common man, a suffering servant - [THE BEAT e132 Real God. Real People (God, eternal. Isaiah, prophet for 87 years. Micah, 40 years.)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e132-real-god-real-people-god-eternal-isaiah-prophet-for-87-years-micah-40-years/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 132 THE BEAT | Real God. Real People (God, eternal. Isaiah, prophet for 87 years. Micah, 40 years.)Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we talk about taking on 66 chapters of the book of Isaiah. - [THE BEAT e131 God is in the Details (Leviticus Covers Holy Ground)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e131/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 131 THE BEAT | God is in the Details (Leviticus Covers Holy Ground)Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we do the unexpected. Learn about holiness in Leviticus. You heard me right. Probably the most skipped - [THE BEAT e130 Heaven is More Than the God I Know (a personal manifesto I can live with)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e130/): < Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 130 THE BEAT | Heaven is More Than the God I Know (a personal manifesto I can live with) Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we consider judgment day, better said, our “bema” and giving - [THE BEAT e129 A Whale, a Witness and the Power of When (fleeing God = the belly of consequence)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e129-a-whale-a-witness-and-the-power-of-when-fleeing-god-the-belly-of-consequence/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 129 THE BEAT | A Whale, a Witness and the Power of When (flee from God = the belly of consequence) Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we land in the belly of consequence and face - [THE BEAT e128 Soul Talk that Starts with Praise (His breath. Taken in. To refresh me.)](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e128-soul-talk-that-starts-with-praise-his-breath-taken-in-refreshes-me/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 128 THE BEAT | Soul Talk that Starts with Praise (His breath. Taken in. To refresh me.) Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we come in for a closer look. Soul talk. A heart-to-heart beginning of - [THE BEAT e127 On This Side of the Garden, We Need Clarity and Good Decisions](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e127/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 127THE BEAT | On This Side of the Garden, We Need Clarity and Good Decisions Quick TakeHey human, in this episode we take a look at 15 judges, ignore Samson’s hair, and exercise our math - [THE BEAT e126 Bring Down Your Jericho Wall with Obedience. Ask Joshua.](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e126/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 126THE BEAT | Bring Down Your Jericho Wall with Obedience. Ask Joshua. Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we join Joshua at the walls of Jericho. We march, we shout, we watch the walls come - [THE BEAT e125 God Uses My Repentant Heart to Bring Others to Repentance. Think Job.](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e125-god-uses-my-repentant-heart-to-bring-others-to-repentance-think-job/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 125THE BEAT | God Uses My Repentant Heart to Bring Others to Repentance. Think Job. Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we consider Job, his suffering, and those zealous friends. And a gem of an - [THE BEAT e122 A God Who Dwells](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e122-a-god-who-dwells/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 122 THE BEAT | A God Who Dwells Quick TakeHey human, in this episode we learn how to build a tabernacle. Consider God defined as inclusive, exacting, master builder, giver of enduring love, and… a - [THE BEAT e123 Go Local for God, Live Local with Jesus](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e123-go-local-for-god-live-local-with-jesus/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 123 THE BEAT | Go Local for God, Live Local with Jesus Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we cover a sensitive one, going to church. Why go, what it really means, and the power - [THE BEAT e124 When I Was in 5th Grade, I Decided to be Perfect.](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e124-when-i-was-in-5th-grade-i-decided-to-be-perfect/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 124THE BEAT | When I Was in 5th Grade, I Decided to be Perfect.Quick TakeHey human, in this episode we take an impromptu road. One the Israelites walked, and God blessed. We consider 6 - [THE BEAT e121 And He Saw That It Was Good](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e121-and-he-saw-that-it-was-good/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 121THE BEAT | And He Saw That It Was Good Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we talk about the origin of creativity, and the Master Creator. Consider a God who is wondrous, innovative and - [THE BEAT e120 How to Stop a Train for the 1](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-how-to-stop-a-train-for-the-one/): < Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 120 THE BEAT | How to Stop a Train for the One Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we talk about rhythms, trains and the need for speed. God speed. We consider what train whistles - [THE BEAT e109 Introducing Season2](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e109-introducing-season2/): Powered by RedCircle Introducing Season 2 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?” Luke 15:4 Jesus said this.Two years ago, I launched a Christian podcast called BUOY. It was mywitness99journey. 99 - [THE BEAT e110 Follow His Voice, Go Find the One](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-follow-his-voice-go-find-the-one/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, to motivate you to hear God and share the Shepherd. Episode 110. Season 2 The Beat. Quick TakeHey human, in this episode we define “faith to witness”, what it is not, and the significance of the 99. We ask you to think about the spiritual link - [THE BEAT e111 Pursue Holiness. Witness His Nature.](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-pursue-holiness-witness-his-nature/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Episode 111. Season 2 The Beat. Pursue Holiness. Witness His Nature. Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we talk about holiness, and the apostle Peter. His first recorded witness to onlookers. And - [THE BEAT e112 Jesus, Persuade My Heart](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e112-jesus-persuade-my-heart/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 112 The Beat | Jesus, Persuade My Heart Quick TakeHey human, in this episode we immerse ourselves in walking on water. We consider Peter’s command, Jesus’ command in response, the disciples witnessing a John 1:14 moment. - [THE BEAT e113 Give Us Today Our Daily Testimony](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e113-give-us-today-our-daily-testimony/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 113 The Beat | Give Us Today Our Daily Testimony Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we discover a Jesus-rhythm. Matthew chapter 6. We drop-in on Jeremiah and what God first said about seeking Him. We - [THE BEAT e114 Jesus Commissions My Life for His Glory](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e114-jesus-commissions-my-life-for-his-glory/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 114The Beat | Jesus Commissions My Life for His Glory Quick TakeHey human, in this episode we hear what Jesus said that was named The Great Commission. We consider challenges of a life commissioned by - [THE BEAT e115 Like Father. Like Son. Like Paul. Like Us.](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e115-like-father-like-son-like-paul-like-us/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 115The Beat | Like Father. Like Son. Like Paul. Like Us. Quick TakeHey human, in this episode we recap The Great Commission, consider the Holy Spirit as true agency for our witness, and listen to - [THE BEAT e116 My Christmas List: To Become What?](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-my-christmas-list-to-become-what/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 116THE BEAT | My Christmas List: To Become What?Quick TakeHey human, in this episode we consider three words: before, when, and become. I share thoughts from a great theologian, yes, finally, reading a classic - [THE BEAT e117 The Word Became Flesh](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e117-the-word-became-flesh-his-word-my-flesh/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 117 THE BEAT | The Word Became Flesh Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we celebrate God Incarnate by hearing John Chapter 1, that “the Word became flesh” and consider timelines of two Johns and Jesus. - [THE BEAT e118 Part 1 Become Poor. Reflection Tethered to My Davar in the Midbar.](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e118-part-1-become-poor-reflection-is-tethered-to-my-davar-in-the-midbar/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 118 THE BEAT | Part 1 Becoming Poor. Reflection Tethered to My Davar in the Midbar. Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we return to Season 1, BUOY episode 56 to reflect on my first look - [THE BEAT e119 Part 2 Becoming Poor. He Grows My Spirit from His Spirit.](https://kathrynbise.com/the-beat-e119-part-2-becoming-poor-he-grows-my-spirit-from-his-spirit/): Powered by RedCircle This is Faith to Witness 99, motivating us to hear God and share the Shepherd. Season 2 Episode 119 THE BEAT | Part 2 Becoming Poor. He Grows My Spirit from His Spirit. Quick TakeHey human, in this episode we return to davar in the midbar, my word in the wilderness, we dig in - [BUOY e101 Re-Release — I Woke Up Rowing Across the Ocean (originally published Jan 4 2023)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-101-re-release-i-woke-up-rowing-across-the-ocean-originally-published-jan-4-2023-as-e14/): Powered by RedCircle BUOY Host Note: Join us for September 2024 Re-Releases! Wednesdays & Fridays. During September we are stopping to look back at some of my personal favorite episodes and those of BUOY listeners. It is important to see where we’ve been together, before moving forward. If you have a re-release recommendation put the - [BUOY e104 Re-Release -- I Got Lost on the Way to the Sistine Chapel (originally published March 8 2023)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-104-re-release-i-got-lost-on-the-way-to-the-sistine-chapel-originally-published-march-8-2023/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 104. I Got Lost on the Way to the Sistine Chapel. Hello human.Thank you for jumpin’ on this buoy about how God’s grace is working 24/7 in us. How we might recognize it and share it with others freely. How it is part of - [BUOY e106 Re-Release -- Join Us for a Real Life Spirit-Sail (part 1 of an open water journey) (originally published July 19, 2023)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-106-re-release-join-us-for-a-real-life-spirit-sail-part-1-of-an-open-water-journey-originally-published-july-19-2023/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 42. Join Us for a Real Life Spirit-Sail (part 1 of an open water journey) (originally published July 19, 2023)Hello human.This is a journey of 2,225 miles. And a mother’s heart.It is about trusting God and something He has created, the Pacific Ocean.It - [BUOY e107 Re-Release -- My Witness is the Space Between You and Me (a safe place to grow) (originally published Sept 13 2023)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-107-re-release-my-witness-is-the-space-between-you-and-me-a-safe-place-to-grow-originally-published-sept-13-2023/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 50. My Witness is the Space Between You and Me (a safe place to grow) (originally published Sept 13 2023)Hello human.One of the amazing rewards on my witness99 journey is the connection I make with others that I would not have met, otherwise. One - [BUOY e108 Re-Release -- Name a Goal God Has Given You (originally published Jan 25 2023)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e108-re-release-name-a-goal-god-has-given-you-originally-published-jan-25-2023/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 108. Name a Goal God has Given You (originally published Jan 25 2023)Hello human.Here’s where I left it in episode 16: How do I, as Paul puts it in 2 Cor 10:4, use weapons of warfare with divine power to demolish strongholds? How - [BUOY e105 Re-Release -- What is My Jesus Revolution? (insert your name here) (originally published March 15 2023)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e105-re-release-what-is-my-jesus-revolution-insert-your-name-here-originally-published-march-15-2023/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 24. What is My Jesus Revolution? (insert your name here) (originally published March 15 2023)Hello human.A recently released movie, The Jesus Revolution is playing right now in theatres.A did-see, will-see for some. But not a must-see for many.In brief, the high school kids, - [BUOY e103 Re-Release Strongholds -- Let My Walls Come A-Tumblin' Down (originally published Jan 18 2023)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e103-re-release-strongholds-my-walls-come-a-tumblin-down/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 103. Strongholds—Let My Walls Come A-Tumblin’ Down (originally published Jan 18 2023)Hello human.If we were Israelites in the days that they were roamers, a nation without a home, my reading suggests we were “fugitives accustomed to the simple camp life of the wilderness.”We - [BUOY e23 I Got Lost on the Way to the Sistine Chapel](https://kathrynbise.com/i-got-lost-on-the-way-to-the-sistine-chapel-part-2-growing-in-the-fullness-of-gods-grace/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 23. I Got Lost on the Way to the Sistine Chapel. (part 2 of growing in the fullness of God’s grace)(click here to listen now)Hello human.Thank you for jumpin’ on this buoy about how God’s grace is working 24/7 in us. How we might recognize it and share it - [BUOY e102 Re-Release -- Still Rowing ... Big Ocean, Bigger Footprint (originally published Jan 11 2023)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e102-re-release-still-rowing-big-ocean-bigger-footprint-originally-published-jan-11-2023/): Powered by RedCircle BUOY Host Note: Join Us for September 2024 Re-Releases! Wednesdays & Fridays. During September we are stopping to look back at some of my personal favorite episodes and those of BUOY listeners. It is important to see where we’ve been together, before moving forward. If you have a re-release recommendation put the - [BUOY e81 God Gives Me a Willing Spirit (when I bring my broken spirit to Him)](https://kathrynbise.com/elementor-9864/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 81. God Gives Me a Willing Spirit (when I bring my broken spirit to Him)Hello human.Over the past eight months, I have gone through an extended transition that has been the filter for how we responded to daily life. A thousand decisions, a - [BUOY e82 I Pray Beyond the Healing (my suffering is parenthetical to His Glory)](https://kathrynbise.com/i-pray-beyond-healing-my-suffering-is-parenthetical-to-h/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 82. I Pray Beyond the Healing (my suffering is parenthetical to His Glory)Hello human.Consider this scripture.33 Your eyes will see strange sights, and your mind will imagine confusing things.34 You will be like one sleeping on the high seas, lying on top of - [BUOY e15 | Still Rowing ... Big Ocean, Bigger Footprint](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e15-still-rowing-big-ocean-bigger-footprint/): Has anyone ever rowed across the ocean with just oars? To be transparent, I am still rowing. Even when I know Jesus can see me straining with my oars. - [BUOY e100 Hey Human, Accept a Spiritual Challenge You Can’t Do Without God (16 Spirit-boosts that might help you prepare)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e100/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 100. Hey Human, Accept a Spiritual Challenge You Can’t Do Without God (16 Spirit-boosts that might help you prepare)Hello human.In this episode, I am sharing how the process of producing BUOY fed me with spiritual superfood I would never have known. How God - [BUOY e99 Okay Human, Find the One Who Is Lost With Me (let's leave the 99)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e99-okay-human-find-the-one-who-is-lost-with-me-lets-leave-the-99/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 99. Okay Human, Find the One Who Is Lost With Me (let’s leave the 99)Hello human. Are you a shepherd? Consider this. “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go - [BUOY e98 I Want to Live All of Life Coram Deo (show me your Glory, Lord)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e98-i-want-to-live-my-life-coram-dee-show-me-your-glory-lord/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 98. I Want to Live All of Life Coram Deo (show me your Glory, Lord)Hello human.I am feeling something I have never felt before. Spiritual dread. No, I am spiritually sad. No, melancholy.No. I don’t know what it is exactly. But I do - [BUOY e97 From Him, Through Him, and Back to Him (I am a Glory girl)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e97-from-him-through-him-and-back-to-him-i-am-a-glory-girl/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 97. From Him, Through Him, and Back To Him (I am a Glory Girl) Hello human.We have all the time we need to meditate on, to boast about what our timeless God is doing in our lives. Every moment has the potential for - [BUOY e96 I Know God by His Revelation (my soul stirs for reconciliation of the heavens and earth)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e96/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 96. I Know God by His Revelation (my soul stirs for reconciliation of the heavens and earth)Hello human.The mystery of Christ is stirring my soul. The revelation of Christ in me. My apocalypse. What happens when Jesus stirs my soul? When a bright light - [BUOY e95 What I Keep Asking God to Give You (the mystery of Christ](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e95-what-i-keep-asking-god-to-give-you-the-mystery-of-christ/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 95. What I Keep Asking God to Give You (the mystery of Christ)Hello human.It’s impossible to not be thinking about where I am on mywitness99journey of BUOY. The next four episodes will bring me to the threshold of episode 99. We are in - [BUOY e94 The Questions Jesus Gives Us to Ask (because He never met a stranger)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e94-the-questions-jesus-gives-us-to-ask-because-he-has-never-met-a-stranger/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 94. The Questions Jesus Gives Us to Ask (because He never met a stranger)Hello human.When Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding in Cana of Galilee, it was the first miracle He performed. It was prompted by his mother’s understanding of her - [BUOY e93 Eve's Apple and God's Question (I fell with her, separated from my Creator)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e93-eves-apple-and-gods-question-i-feel-with-her-separated-from-god/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 93. Eve’s Apple and God’s Question (I fell with her—separated from my Creator)Hello human.I can’t get that apple out of my mind lately. Eve’s apple. The one she plucked from the tree of knowledge of good and evil.As I think about what it - [BUOY e92 Give God Your Problem Through Praise (a DIY Psalm for bringing your humility to His solution)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e92/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 92. Give God Your Problem Through Praise (a DIY Psalm for bringing your humility to His solution)Hello human.What % of your time would you say you hold on to your problems, every day? When you try to problem solve through anxiety, worry, overthinking. - [BUOY e91 I Lost Someone Twice (who I am not done loving in Christ Alone)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e91-i-lost-someone-twice-who-i-am-not-done-loving-in-christ-alone/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 91. I Lost Someone Twice (who I am not done loving in Christ Alone)Hello human.This BUOY is about someone I lost twice. Someone I am not done loving yet.And my commitment to reflect on shared memories together.It is the right time to praise - [BUOY e90 I Rode the A Train to Eternity (a garden conversation at The Cloisters that stirred my soul)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e90-i-rode-the-a-train-to-eternity-a-garden-conversation-at-the-cloisters-that-stirred-my-soul/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 90.I Rode the A Train to Eternity (a garden conversation at The Cloisters that stirred my soul)Hello human.Last week I jumped off the Buoy with Hebrews 7:25.Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always - [BUOY e89 Solus Christus. In Christ Alone (I am not alone).](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e89-solus-christus-in-christ-alone-i-am-not-alone/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 89. Solus Christus. In Christ Alone (I am not alone).Hello human. The call of God is without repentance.This affirmation came very late in the pastor’s message. We were visiting a prospective church home this week. It was the first time in a new place - [BUOY e88 When You Feel Like Jumpin' Ship (honor the struggle of God's Work in You)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e88-when-you-feel-like-jumpin-ship-honor-gods-work-in-you/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 88. When You Feel Like Jumpin’ Ship (honor the struggle of God’s work in You)Hello human.Last year an abandoned sailboat washed onto the shores of the OBX came to my attention mainly because of an online comment. It was in the middle of - [BUOY e87 Obedience is the Path to God’s Presence and Provision (enough said)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e87-obedience-is-the-path-to-gods-presence-and-provision-enough-said/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 87. Obedience is the Path to God’s Presence and Provision (enough said)Hello human.I think obedience is how we know God more deeply, how we connect to His presence. When He asks us to obey His commands, He is literally asking us to obey - [BUOY e 86 God’s Providence through His Presence (His nearness is the provision for my future)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e-86-gods-providence-through-his-presence-his-nearness-is-the-provision-for-my-future/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 86. God’s Providence through His Presence (His nearness is the provision for my future)Hello human.Let’s set the stage for today’s BUOY.Jeremiah had a tough job. Being a prophet had little prestige and only the power God chose to display. Having just read through - [BUOY e85 I need to show I am open to helping others more (Jesus said, “Your light is a house on a hill.”)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e85-i/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 85.I need to show I am open to helping others more (Jesus said, “Your light is a house on a hill.”)Hello human.Today is simple to talk about, and 10 times harder to do.But first, it’s been a while since I prayed this scripture, - [BUOY e84 Who is Willing to Consecrate Themselves to the Lord Today? (calling all broken spirits and cedar logs)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e84-who-is-willing-to-consecrate-themselves-to-the-lord-today-calling-all-broken-spirits-and-cedar-logs/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 84. Who is Willing to Consecrate Themselves to the Lord Today? (calling all broken spirits and cedar logs)Hello human.If I am to follow Jesus, I follow His sacrificial nature. The apostle Mark says in Mark 10:45: For even the Son of Man did not come - [BUOY e83 I Sing to the Lord a New Song (wake up to His faithfulness](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e83-i-sing-a-new-song-to-the-lord-wake-up-to-his-faithfulness/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 83. I Sing to the Lord a New Song (wake up to His faithfulness)Hello human.Several Psalms talk about “singing to the Lord a new song”.Psalm 961 Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.2 Sing to the - [BUOY 80 An Audience of One (from Hollywood to Holy Ground](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-80-an-audience-of-one-from-hollywood-to-holy-ground/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 80. An Audience of One (from Hollywood to Holy Ground)Hello human.We all know who Elvis Presley is, but how about Dolores Hart? She starred with Elvis in her first film, also his first film, “Loving You,” released in 1957. Dolores gave Elvis his - [BUOY e79 When Jesus Asks, “What do you want me to do for you?” (answer Him)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e79-when-jesus-asks-what-do-you-want-me-to-do-for-you-answer-him/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 79. When Jesus Asks, “What do you want me to do for you?” (answer Him)Hello human.Picture yourself walking down the road, a few miles outside of Jerusalem the week after Jesus has been resurrected. You didn’t see the empty tomb for yourself, but - [BUOY e78 Jesus Prayed This WHY...](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e78-jesus-prayed-this-why/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 78. Jesus Prayed This WHY For Us the Night He Was Arrested (“that the love you have for me… ”)Hello human.During Easter, I think most about the cross Jesus died on. Good Friday is a hard day for me, as a believer, as - [BUOY e77 Jesus is the Alpha and Omega of God's Story (and my beginning and my end)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e77-jesus-is-the-alpha-and-omega-of-gods-story-and-my-beginning-and-my-end/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 77. Jesus is the Alpha and Omega of God’s Story (my beginning and my end)Hello human.I started Genesis on Friday, December 15 and completed Revelation on Friday, February 16. I had a timeline and some maps. I was focused on taking 100% responsibility - [BUOY e76 God Goes Before Me in Silence (speaking the language of His Sovereignty](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e76-god-goes-before-me-in-silence-speaking-the-language-of-his-sovereignty/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 76. God Goes Before Me in Silence (speaking the language of His sovereignty)Hello human.During my Witness99Journey I took on a Bible read-through, something I have been wanting to do for a couple of years—from the perspective of reading about God’s story. Not as - [BUOY e75 I Have a Covenant with My Creator (sealed by the blood of the One)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e75-i-have-a-covenant-with-my-creator-sealed-by-the-blood-of-the-one/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 75. I Have a Covenant with My Creator (sealed with the blood of the One)Hello human.During my Witness99Journey I have read four books about spiritual growth and personal testimonies, completed a study on the prophet Elijah, and countless smaller devotionals on Biblical characters.I - [BUOY e74 I am Worthy of His calling (because He is worthy)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e74-i-am-worthy-of-his-calling-because-he-is-worthy/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 74. I am Worthy of His Calling (because He is worthy)Hello human.During Paul’s first missionary journey they sailed to Asia. Acts 13:13-16 13 From Paphos, Paul and his companions sailed to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem. 14 From Perga - [BUOY e73 Part 2 Suffering is My Selfless Way to Love (five affirmations + two steps on what to do when loving someone seems like an unfair proposition)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e73-part-2-suffering-is-my-selfless-way-to-love-five-affirmations-two-steps-on-what-to-do-when-loving-someone-seems-like-an-unfair-proposition/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 73.Part 2 Suffering is My Selfless Way to Love (five affirmations + two steps on what to do when loving someone seems like an unfair proposition)Hello human.I left you with questions in BUOY episode 72:What if I fix my eyes on bringing some - [BUOY e72 Part 1 I am a Jar Made of Clay (and God has molding to do)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e72-part-1-i-am-a-jar-made-of-clay-and-god-has-molding-to-do/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 72. Part 1 I am a Jar Made of Clay (and God has molding to do)Hello human.Today’s BUOY started with wanting to grow significantly in how I love my enemies, and people I define as at neighbor’s length that I find hard to - [BUOY e71 When I Confess My Brokenness Daily (God draws me closer with His mercy)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e71-when-i-confess-my-brokenness-daily-god-draws-me-closer-with-his-mercy/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 71.When I Confess My Brokenness Daily (God draws me closer with His mercy) Hello human.It’s windy on the Outer Banks today. Do you hear it?I don’t know if you are part of a church body and attend a Sunday service. I do, and - [BUOY e70 We are All Prodigal (pursuing life and the human gain of things)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e70-we-are-all-prodigal-pursuing-life-and-the-human-gain-of-things/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 70. We are All Prodigal (pursuing life and the human gain of things)Hello human.I have traveled a lot of mental roads trying to answer why people do not know God, glorify God, thank Him, worship Him. Why they do not affirm through their - [BUOY e69 God is Keeping My Inheritance for Me (and what Jesus will say when I get there)](https://kathrynbise.com/elementor-9713/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 69. God is Keeping My Inheritance for Me (and what Jesus will say when I get there)Hello human.God’s story has always come before me, before you, before any of us.John 1:11 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, - [BUOY e68 The Prophetic Voice of a Sovereign God (it’s all about His Son, and our redemption)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e68-the-prophetic-voice-of-a-sovereign-god-its-all-about-his-son-and-our-redemption/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 68.The Prophetic Voice of a Sovereign God (it’s all about His Son, and our redemption) Hello human.How are you? It has been a while since I reminded you why I do BUOY, what is foremost on my heart when I think about the - [BUOY e66 The Power of God’s Story (and living in it... with Moses)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e66-the-power-of-gods-story-and-living-in-it-with-moses/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 66. The Power of God’s Story (and living in it… with Moses)Hello human.I recently came to a new spiritual place with my God.When His story became more important than my story. How so? When I made the commitment to immerse myself in His story. - [BUOY e65 I Bookmarked God for Decades (2024, living in His story)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e65-i-bookmarked-god-for-decades-2024-living-in-his-story/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 65. I Bookmarked God for Decades (2024, living in His story)Hello human.I want the best possible spiritual 2024 for you. And for those you love, those you are concerned about, those you are trying to help, support, connect to, communicate with…To want this - [BUOY e64 The Perfect Gift to Give for Christmas (Part 3 - rejoicing that God so loved, yes, I so love)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e64-the-perfect-gift-to-give-for-christmas-part-3-rejoicing-that-god-so-loved-yes-i-so-love/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 64. The Perfect Gift to Give for Christmas (Part 3 – rejoicing that God so loved, yes, I so love)Hello human.Episode 64 is Part 3 in our journey of celebrating the birth of a baby boy in Bethlehem.A journey driven by this original - [BUOY e63 The Perfect Gift to Give for Christmas (Part 2 – abiding in Jesus is a Spirit thing)](https://kathrynbise.com/elementor-9627/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 63. The Perfect Gift to Give for Christmas (Part 2 – abiding in Jesus is a Spirit thing)Hello human.Episode 63 is Part 2 of a three-episode journey toward celebrating the birth of a baby boy in Bethlehem. A journey driven by this question: how - [BUOY e62 The Perfect Gift to Give for Christmas (Part 1 – loving our way through this season)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e62-the-perfect-gift-to-give-for-christmas-part-1-loving-our-way-through-this-season/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 62. The Perfect Gift to Give For Christmas (Part 1 – loving our way through this season)Hello human.What season is this? Many would jump straight to characterizing it as the giving season.Episode 62 initiates a three-episode journey leading up to and celebrating the - [BUOY 61 I Will Continue to Live Alongside You, Human (the power of bringing devotion to my witness)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-61-i-will-continue-to-live-alongside-you-human-the-power-of-bringing-devotion-to-my-witness/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 61. I Will Continue to Live Alongside You, Human (the power of bringing devotion to my witness)Hello human.Anna was 84 when she met the baby Jesus. He was 40 days old. Joseph and Mary had brought him to the temple for purification to - [BUOY e60 The Lord is my Portion (stay at His Table for a heart that is full)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e60-the-lord-is-my-portion-stay-at-his-table-for-a-heart-that-is-full/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 60.The Lord is my Portion (stay at His Table for a heart that is full)Hello human.I am thinking about mashed potatoes. And portion control.That second helping. Because it was so good the first time.Because I want the savory delight to continue.Maybe you think - [BUOY e59 When My Head Rant Turns Into A Heart Chant (God is greater than my heart)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e59-when-my-head-rant-turns-into-a-heart-chant-god-is-greater-than-my-heart/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 59. When My Head Rant Turns Into A Heart Chant (God is greater than my heart)Hello human.I start today with an unexpected personal revelation. This is the first time I had something on my heart to share, something that I had scribbled notes - [BUOY e58 I want a letter from the Apostle Paul (about the common faith we share, lucky Titus, lucky me)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e58-i-want-a-letter-from-the-apostle-paul-about-the-common-faith-we-share-lucky-titus-lucky-me/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 58. I want a letter from the Apostle Paul (about the common faith we share, lucky Titus, lucky me)Hello human.Before today I didn’t really know anything about Titus. Paul’s epistle to Titus is short, but so full of what makes a relationship work - [BUOY e57 I Need to Pay Attention to Comfort (assure those who need spiritual comfort that “God is Working”)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e57-i-need-to-pay-attention-to-comfort-assure-those-who-need-spiritual-comfort-that-god-is-working/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 57.I Need to Pay Attention to Comfort (assure those who need spiritual comfort that “God is Working”)Hello human.When I was in fifth grade, I had what I remember as my first very bad day. I had received a B on a book report, - [Buoy e56 I Am “Poor In Spirit” (letting go of self to seek after God)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e56-i-am-poor-in-spirit-letting-go-of-self-to-seek-after-god/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 56. I Am “Poor In Spirit” (letting go of self to seek after God)Hello human.As a child, living on main street of a Middle America town, I didn’t think about poverty. I didn’t know what I didn’t have. I always had food, school - [BUOY e55 Fear Not, Fear God (replacing self-fear with God-awe)](https://kathrynbise.com/elementor-9487/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 55.Fear Not, Fear God (replacing self-fear with God-awe)Hello human.My witness today is about fear. It is in response to a spiritual nudge coming from another avenue of my spiritual growth. I don’t really think that much about fear.But that doesn’t mean there isn’t - [BUOY e54 It’s My Birthday Week (with a gift for you to share with someone you love)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e54-its-my-birthday-week-with-a-gift-for-you-to-share-with-someone-you-love/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 54.It’s My Birthday Week (with a gift for you to share with someone you love)Hello human.Please read this intro. It is not recorded on this episode 54. This is my birthday week, and I have a gift for you. A short BIRTHDAY BUOY - [BUOY e53 Heaven’s Place in My Heart Right Now (for a mindful and mobile mentality)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e53-heavens-place-in-my-heart-right-now-for-a-mindful-and-mobile-mentality/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 53. Heaven’s Place in My Heart Right Now (for a mindful and mobile mentality)Hello human.If you are jumpin’ straight on this BUOY, episode 53 is part 2 of my witness about heaven’s place in my heart right now. I started this path in - [BUOY e52 Jesus is Preparing My Room (the righteous light up the Kingdom)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e52-jesus-is-preparing-my-room-the-righteous-light-up-the-kingdom/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast. Episode 52. Jesus is Preparing My Room (the righteous light up the Kingdom) Hello human. I believe. I repent. I embrace. I proclaim. I know. I believe that Jesus is the Son of God, that He died on the cross for my sins, - [BUOY e51 When Anxiety is Great Within Me (Your consolation brings me joy)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e51-when-anxiety-is-great-within-me-your-consolation-brings-me-joy/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 51. When Anxiety is Great Within Me (your consolation brings me joy)Hello human.Anxiety, fear, depression, sadness, pain, grief or any number of defeating mindsets are not new. They have been part of human nature since humans first started eating apples in the garden - [BUOY e50 My Witness is the Space Between You and Me (how to create a safe place to grow)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e50-my-witness-is-the-space-between-you-and-me-a-safe-place-to-grow/): Powered by RedCircle Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 50. My Witness is the Space Between You and Me (a safe place to grow)Hello human.One of the amazing rewards on my witness99 journey is the connection I make with others that I would not have met, otherwise. One of these connections was an - [BUOY e35 I Find Faith a Thousand Miles from Today (get off the beach and sail toward God)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-35-i-find-faith-a-thousand-miles-from-today-get-off-the-beach-and-sail-toward-god/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 35. I Find Faith a Thousand Miles from Today (get off the beach and sail toward God)(click here to listen now)Hello human.I walked the beach with a new friend this morning. A friendship starts on a metaphorical beach, with early decisions about which way to walk, how - [BUOY e49 So Much of Life Happens on Aisle Seven (Jesus Gives Us all the Conveniences of Spiritual Growth)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e49-so-much-of-life-happens-on-aisle-seven-jesus-gives-us-all-the-conveniences-of-spiritual-growth/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 49. So Much of Life Happens on Aisle Seven (Jesus Gives Us all the Conveniences of Spiritual Growth)(click here to listen now)Hello human.Sometimes when I pursue a principle, I can’t figure out how my brain gets from one idea to the next. I spend a good deal - [BUOY e48 Remember Me with Favor, my God (keep my focus from fraying)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e48-remember-me-with-favor-my-god-keep-my-focus-from-fraying/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast. Episode 48. Remember Me with Favor, my God (keep my focus from fraying) (click here to listen now) Hello human. Promise me this. That you will read Nehemiah’s story at some point soon after listening to this episode. I cannot do justice to this man’s relationship with - [BUOY e47 When God Reminds Me, “been there, proclaimed that, still stands” (the middle of the Nehemiah story)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e-46-when-god-reminds-me-been-there-proclaimed-that-still-stands-the-middle-of-the-nehemiah-story/): #Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 47. When God Reminds Me, “been there, proclaimed that, still stands” (the middle of the Nehemiah story)(click here to listen now)Hello human.This week I have hung my heart on praying to God for focus, for some insane ability to prioritize with grace and throw all that I - [BUOY e45 Washing the Feet of Jesus Every Day (Mary Magdalene + Psalm 145... adoration powers my witness)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e45-washing-the-feet-of-jesus-everyday-mary-magdalene-psalm-145-adoration-powers-my-witness/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 45.Washing the Feet of Jesus Everyday (Mary Magdalene + Psalm 145… adoration powers my witness)(click here to listen now)Hello human.I thought I would be ready to witness about the presence of the Holy Spirit in my life today. But I am not, which reflects so beautifully how - [BUOY e46 God Has the First and Final Say (“the word became flesh” in my life)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e46-god-has-the-first-and-final-say-the-word-became-flesh-in-my-life/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 46. God Has the First and Final Say (“the word became flesh” in my life)(click here to listen now)Hello human.Today, I am taking to heart that the word of God endures forever and just how important that is to me, how important it is to my witness - [BUOY e44 I am a Witness of God’s Presence (the past seven days, gettin’ real)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e44-i-am-a-witness-of-gods-presence-the-past-seven-days-gettin-real/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 44. I am a Witness of God’s Presence (the past seven days, gettin’ real)(click here to listen now)Hello human.A little reflection today on faith, what it is, and how it is illuminated through God’s presence in our lives.At the launch of Buoy, In episode 1, I defined - [BUOY e43 Sailing with my Son (part 2 of an open water journey—my spirit sail)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e43-sailing-with-my-son-part-2-of-an-open-water-journey-my-spirit-sail/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 43. Sailing with my Son (part 2 of an open water journey—my spirit sail)(click here to listen now)Hello human.If you are not coming to this BUOY from Episode 42, my son is on the Transpac 2023 return crew for a boat christened Good Energy. This means he - [BUOY e42 Join Us for a Real Life Spirit-Sail (part 1 of an open water journey)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e42-join-us-for-a-real-life-spirit-sail-part-i-of-an-open-water-journey/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 42. Join Us for a Real Life Spirit-Sail (part 1 of an open water (click here to listen now)Hello human. This is a journey of 2,225 miles. And a mother’s heart.It is about trusting God and something He has created, the Pacific Ocean.It is about trusting God with - [BUOY e41 Five Sparrows and My Dog (God loves, justly)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e41-five-sparrows-and-my-dog-god-loves-justly/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 41. Five Sparrows and My Dog (God loves, justly)(click here to listen now)Hello human.I can’t think of one item I can buy for two pennies. Five sparrows seem like a good deal, yet Jesus uses this to tell His disciples that the value of what five sparrows - [BUOY e 40 I Claim My Independence (through a sovereign God)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e-40-i-claim-my-independence-through-a-sovereign-god/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 40. I Claim My Independence (through a sovereign God)(click here to listen now)Hello human.Jesus has given me freedom to live the life God intended for me. Ephesians 3:1212 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. My witness journey is my approach—the - [BUOY e37 God Exalted Jesus to the Highest Place (humility takes us there)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e37-god-exalted-jesus-to-the-highest-place-humility-takes-us-there/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 37. God Exalted Jesus to the Highest Place (humility takes us there)(click here to listen now)Hello human.Spoiler alert: I am proud of what Jesus did for me. That’s how this episode ends.This is Part 2 of 2 episodes on humility. Last episode (36) was about the face - [BUOY 36 I Seek Humility through the Grace of Jesus (take the lowest place at life's table)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-36-i-seek-humility-through-the-grace-of-jesus-take-the-lowest-place-at-lifes-table/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast. Episode 36. I Seek Humility through the Grace of Jesus (take the lowest place at life’s table) (click here to listen now) Hello human. It seems impossible to go deep into humility, that even to seek a deeper understanding is fueled by another flavor of pride, but - [BUOY 34 You Have Lived So Much Life I Know Nothing About (let’s write life’s song together)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-34-you-have-lived-so-much-life-i-know-nothing-about-lets-write-lifes-song-together/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 34. You Have Lived So Much Life I Know Nothing About (let’s write life’s song together)(click here to listen now)Hello human.Well, I just said it. You have lived so much life I know nothing about. How do I know this with such certainty? Because it is true - [BUOY e33 I am a Child of God(so I can do hard things)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-33-i-am-a-child-of-godso-i-can-do-hard-things/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 33. I am a Child of God (so I can do hard things)(click here to listen now)Hello human.Today is about being a child of God.Who made the commitment.2 Corinthians 6:1818 “I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the - [BUOY e32 I’m Bursting with God-News (a big watery love hold on others)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e32-im-bursting-with-god-news-a-big-watery-love-hold-on-others/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 32. I’m Bursting with God-News (a big watery love hold on others)(click here to listen now)Hello human.Magnificat is the Latin word for “magnify,” and is the first word in the Latin translation of Mary’s Canticle in the Gospel of Luke.It begins with the words, “Magnificat anima mea - [BUOY e31 When I was Seven, Jesus Put Me on His Shoulders (and rejoiced)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e31-when-i-was-seven-jesus-put-me-on-his-shoulders-and-rejoiced/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 31. When I was Seven, Jesus Put Me On His Shoulders (and rejoiced)(click here to listen now)Hello human.When I was seven years old, I got lost on a white horse. The last thing I saw was my brother trotting around the bend on his frisky cocoa ride. - [BUOY e30 Do God's Blessings Bring You Closer to Him? (beyond a hashtag mentality)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e30-do-gods-blessings-bring-you-closer-to-him-beyond-a-hashtag-mentality/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 30. Do God’s Blessings Bring You Closer to Him? (beyond a hashtag mentality)(click here to listen now)Hello human.Here’s a word that gets a secular rap in today’s culture. We are talking about the word, blessed. And how to get beyond a hashtag mentality. To recognize God’s blessings - [BUOY e29 Are You Spiritually Gifted? (ask God how)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e29-are-you-spiritually-gifted-ask-god-how/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 29. Are You Spiritually Gifted? (ask God how)(click here to listen now)Hello human.Let me answer the question. Yes, you are spiritually gifted. And asking God to reveal and activate your spiritual gifts will change your life. It will change your perspective, your purpose, and your presence on - [BUOY e28 What Spiritual Gift Has God Given You? (crazy joyful about mine)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e28-what-spiritual-gift-has-god-given-you-i-am-crazy-joyful-about-mine/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 28. What Spiritual Gift Did God Give You? (I am crazy joyful about mine)(click here to listen now)Hello human.Do you know what your primary spiritual gift from God is? I am going to share mine, but first, do you remember the verse I said was my request - [BUOY e26 A Slung Stone and A Stone's Throw (David, Jesus, and You)](https://kathrynbise.com/a-slung-stone-and-a-stones-throw-david-jesus-and-you/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 26. A Slung Stone and A Stone’s Throw (David, Jesus, and you)(click here to listen now)Hello human.Thank you for jumpin’ on the buoy today. How do we prepare for celebrating the resurrection?Many people have been observing Lent, fasting from whatever has a hold of us, to clear our - [BUOY e27 Jesus Resurrects Your Heart (rise and shine)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e27-jesus-resurrects-your-heart-rise-and-shine/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 27. Jesus Resurrects Your Heart (rise and shine)(click here to listen now)Hello human.Easter is God’s answer to our Savior’s prayer on the Mount of Olives, the night before His arrest. Luke 22: 41-42 41 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42 “Father, if - [BUOY e 25 A Best Friend Reclaimed (God's goodness endures)](https://kathrynbise.com/a-best-friend-reclaimed-gods-goodness-endures/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 25. A Best Friend Reclaimed (God’s goodness endures)(click here to listen now)Hello human.What if I view life as my revolution around the Son of God? Making my circular journey back to who I was created to be by God. To return to our Maker, a point that - [BUOY e24 What is My Jesus Revolution? (insert your name here)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e24-what-is-my-jesus-revolution-insert-your-name-here/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 24. What is My Jesus Revolution? (insert your name here)(click here to listen now)Hello human.A recently released movie, The Jesus Revolution is playing right now in theatres.A did-see, will-see for some. But not a must-see for many. In brief, the high school kids, the Greg Lauries’, were turning - [BUOY e22 When We Grow into the Fullness of God's Grace](https://kathrynbise.com/when-we-grow-into-the-fullness-of-gods-grace/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 22.When We Grow into the Fullness of God’s Grace(click here to listen now)Hello human.I grew up saying grace. I thought of it as a “blessing the food” kind of thing.And I thought of grace in a spiritual way: the eternal gift God gives each of us. The - [BUOY e19 600 Miles to Why... God's Love Legacy](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e19-600-miles-to-why-gods-love-legacy/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 19. 600 Miles to Why… God’s Love Legacy(click here to listen now)Hello human.The TurnaroundIn April of 2019 we entered the Lincoln Tunnel for another quick roundtrip NYC – Outer Banks. To check progress on a home we were building on Kitty Hawk Bay. Our road goal was - [BUOY e20 Asking God for Insight (aka cry aloud for understanding)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e20-asking-god-for-insight-aka-cry-aloud-for-understanding/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 20. Asking God for Insight (aka cry aloud for understanding)(click here to listen now)Hello human.When we moved back to New York City in 2018 I became enamored with photography, telling a story through a photo, capturing the lighting of a beautiful moment. I had so many points - [BUOY e21 What Delights God? (let's ask Him)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e21-what-delights-god-lets-ask-him/): This follow-up episode is about what happens when we "find the knowledge of God" ... how we know Him better. - [BUOY e14 | I Woke Up Rowing Across the Ocean](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e14-i-woke-up-rowing-across-the-ocean/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast. Episode 14. I Woke Up Rowing Across the Ocean.(click here to listen)Hello human.I woke up on Monday thinking about the poet who said something about not being able to cross the ocean with oars. I immediately looked it up on my phone before I even got - [BUOY e17 | Name a Goal God has Given You](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e17-name-a-goal-god-has-given-you/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast. Episode 17. Name a Goal God has Given You(click here to listen)Hello human.Here’s where I left it in episode 16: How do I, as Paul puts it in 2 Cor 10:4, use weapons of warfare with divine power to demolish strongholds? How do I live in - [BUOY e18 | Have You Been Spiritually Exhausted? (what caused mine)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e18-have-you-been-spiritually-exhausted-what-caused-mine/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast. Episode 18. Have You Been Spiritually Exhausted? – what caused mine.(click here to listen)Hello human.What does Winnie the Pooh have to do with our pursuit of God’s nature?Here’s what.From~ (Eeyore), A.A. Milne, The House at Pooh Corner“How did you fall in, Eeyore?” asked Rabbit, as he - [BUOY e16 | Strongholds - Let My Walls Come A-Tumblin' Down](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e16-strongholds-let-my-walls-come-a-tumblin-down/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast. Episode 16. Strongholds—Let My Walls Come A-Tumblin’ Down (click here to listen) Hello human. If we were Israelites in the days that they were roamers, a nation without a home, my reading suggests we were “fugitives accustomed to the simple camp life of the wilderness.” We - [BUOY e13 | My Witness Resolution--Say His Name](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e13-my-witness-resolution-say-his-name/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast. Episode 13. My Witness Resolution – Say His Name (click here to listen) Hello human. Today is about my witness resolution. In the last episode I spoke of my college life, age 20. But it is a panoramic view of my career path that illuminates my - [BUOY e12 | In 1976 I Met the 33-Year-Old Who Saved the World](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e12-in-1976-i-met-the-33-year-old-who-saved-the-world/): ( Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast. Episode 12. In 1976 I Met the 33-Year-Old Who Saved the World (click here to listen) Hello human. In 1976 there were 4,154,666,827 people living in the world. Easier said, 4.1 billion people. In 1976 here were a few of the headlines. Apple Computer Company - [BUOY e4 | When God's Answer is not Out for Delivery](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e4-when-gods-answer-is-not-out-for-delivery/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast. Episode 4. When God's Answer is not Out for Delivery Hello human. (click here to listen) Today’s BUOY is not about God’s response to our prayers. Not yet. It is about how we handle THE WAIT that runs between God’s timing and the answered prayer. I have recently - [BUOY e11 | A Good Year for the Unseen: Making the Divine Precious](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e11-a-good-year-for-the-unseen-making-the-divine-precious/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast. Episode 11. A Good Year for the Unseen: Making the Divine Precious (Part 3 of a 3-post series on filling your 2023 earthly life with heavenly treasures.) (click here to listen) Hello human. In the first post, Beautiful Earthly Things, we explored how our natural - [BUOY e10 | A Good Year for the Unseen: The God of Divine Craftsmanship](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e10-a-good-year-for-the-unseen-the-god-of-divine-craftsmanship/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast. Episode 10. A Good Year for the Unseen: The God of Divine Craftsmanship (A 3-part series on filling your 2023 earthly life with heavenly treasures.) (click here to listen) Hello human. If you missed the first post in this series, Beautiful Earthly Things, we are - [BUOY e9 |  A Good Year for the Unseen: Beautiful Earthly Things](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e9-a-good-year-for-the-unseen-beautiful-earthly-things/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast. Episode 9. A Good Year for the Unseen | Beautiful Earthly Things Hello human. (click here to listen) Today’s episode begins a mini series on filling your 2023 earthly life with heavenly treasures. This series explores the parallel of loving high quality earthly things—the SEEN—with loving - [BUOY e8 | You Tell Us: And Be Thankful](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e8-you-tell-us-and-be-thankful/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast. Episode 8. You Tell Us: And Be Thankful. Hello human. (click here to listen) 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give - [BUOY e7 | How Does Gratitude Prepare My Heart for More?](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e7-how-does-gratitude-prepare-my-heart-for-more/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast. Episode 7. How Does Gratitude Prepare My Heart for More? Hello human. (click here to listen) Gratitude is trending and has been for quite some time. It’s cool to be thankful. And according to the world, not necessarily sourced by God. More so, sourced by - [BUOY e5 | Honoring God's Word - Read Less, Reflect More](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e5-honoring-gods-word-read-less-reflect-more/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast. Episode 5. Honoring God's Word - Read Less, Reflect More Hello human. (click here to listen) I record Episode 5 with gratitude for the connections I have made with those I know, and those I don’t. Because of BUOY. I wouldn’t be on my 99journey if I - [BUOY e6 | My Witness and Your Way Forward in 2023 (seek a resolution that has you all-in)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e6-my-witness-and-your-way-forward-in-2023-seek-a-resolution-that-has-you-all-in/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast. Episode 6. My Witness and Your Way Forward in 2023 (seek a resolution that has you all-in) Hello human. (click here to listen) I am making a cerebral soup of resolve, a little mental simmering over the holidays, during this season of gratitude, giving, and surrounding - [BUOY e3 | Be First to Follow](https://kathrynbise.com/episode-3-be-first-to-follow/): Welcome to the launch of Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast. Episode 3. Be First to Follow Hello human. (click here to listen) You Can’t Take a Taxi to Get There In 2015, my husband and I went to Italy. About halfway through our trip we landed in Venice. It was a flight from - [BUOY e2 | Free Will is Planted in Your Garden](https://kathrynbise.com/episode-2-free-will-is-planted-in-your-garden/): Welcome to the launch of Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast. Episode 2. Free Will is Planted in Your Garden Hello human. (click here to listen) God Made Adam in His Likeness Enter God. Aka The Creator. God creates Adam. God is pleased. God tells Adam all about the garden that is his to - [BUOY e1 | Faith is a Gift from God](https://kathrynbise.com/episode-1-faith-is-a-gift-from-god/): Welcome to the launch of Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast. Episode 1. Faith is a gift from God. Hello human. (click here to listen) It’s Tough to Sink a Buoy To render it motionless. A buoy is designed for changing conditions and low visibility. It can be anchored or move with ocean currents. It helps guide, - [Embrace Insight | Treasure God's Perspective](https://kathrynbise.com/embrace-insight-get-the-shot/): Embrace insight. Zoom in on the challenge in front of you. Expose its grit and grain. Zoom out on the good that blooms beyond it. Step through your journey with a hyperzoom lens and a Creator who will instill the infinite WHY you are on His earth. If you treasure God’s perspective, and seek insight… - [Joy | and Your Resurrected Heart](https://kathrynbise.com/joy-and-your-resurrected-heart/): On the morning of Good Friday 2020, I wrote that John, the disciple, knew then, what I struggle to exemplify now. That we are to pick up our cross and follow Jesus. Live a changed life. Good Friday was 112 days ago. I said He died on a priceless piece of wood. I said He was a carpenter - [Swimming Toward Open](https://kathrynbise.com/swimming-toward-open/): The cues about what my life would be today should not have been a mystery to me, but as I launch Buoyblog there's no land in sight. Seems natural for my career to have brought me to the sound side of the ocean, and a syncopated rhythm to my day. Living in NYC (again), writing, - [600 Miles to Why | Take the Long Way](https://kathrynbise.com/600-miles-to-why-take-the-long-way/): The turnaround. We entered the Lincoln Tunnel for another quick roundtrip NYC – Outer Banks to check progress on our soundfront home construction. Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel by 9:30pm; hotel before midnight. We planned to meet our son the next morning, who was making an early drive from Raleigh. As we approached the bridge entrance we - [From that Cross | This is How We Know Love](https://kathrynbise.com/from-that-cross/): Good Friday is tough for me. I wake up with a mournful mother-heart, knowing what this day was in the life of Jesus. He was 33. Younger than my sons. Good Friday stays tough for me. I work my way through the day with dread, building toward the darkest hour. Biblical accounts from his disciples tell - [Are You a Thanksgiver? | Gratitude is the Path toward Understanding](https://kathrynbise.com/are-you-a-thanksgiver/): Gratitude is an epic teacher.The season of giving starts with a silky gratitude ganache dripping down the social media vignettes we share. Beautiful Thanksgiving Day. Yummy life. More, please.The spirit of thanksgiving is a lovely appetizer. An enticing culinary pause to stave off what we always know is hours away—the hot breath of commercialism steaming - [BUOY e39 I am Free... to approach God with confidence (Jesus rescued me from my captors)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e39-i-am-free-to-approach-god-with-confidence-jesus-rescued-me-from-my-captors/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 39. I am Free… to approach God with Confidence (Jesus rescued me from my captors)(click here to listen now)Hello human.On the 4th day of July, we celebrate our country’s freedom. I have extended family members who served in the military, including a vivacious woman who is an - [BUOY e38 Living in God’s Truth (my salvation is the ending to His story)](https://kathrynbise.com/buoy-e38-living-in-gods-truth-my-salvation-is-the-ending-to-his-story/): Welcome to Buoy, a Life in Deeper Water podcast.Episode 38. 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