Thoughtful Ponderings

A record of the inspiration that comes in the quiet moments of the day.

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  • Open the Sunshine

    When my husband and I were newlyweds, we lived in a basement. There were only three windows in this basement, and they were only on one side of the living area. I was going through a difficult time, and everything seemed dark. Well, it was dark! Dark in that basement!…

  • I’m sorry it has been so long since I have posted. God has new things that He wants for me to be working on. I will still post, but not as frequently. If you would like, feel free to follow my on Instagram @kistamarker. He has asked me to be…

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  • Seasons of Change

    I was asked to share a spiritual thought with the women of my church last week. The topic was Seasons of Change. This topic is…

  • Controlling the Plan

    I’m finally feeling like myself again! You want to know how I did it? After several months of feeling like I wasn’t connecting with Heaven…

  • Walking with Father

    We had just moved and I was so upset. I didn’t want to move and I didn’t want to make new friends. I remember going…

  • The Broken Chair

    This past Saturday, my family was helping to clean our church building. In the foyer was this chair and on the chair is the word…

● About Me

I’m Kista, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m a woman who has experience with infertility, IVF, foster care, adoption, mental health struggles for myself and those that I love. I have special needs children that I homeschool and lots more adventures to be sure! I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Through all of these ventures I have become closer to a loving Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I have seen miracles and witnessed angels on earth tend to me and those that I love. I want to share my thoughts and experiences with you.

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