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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