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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  • “It Is What It Is”

    “It is what it is”. I have heard this phrase frequently in the last decade or so. Typically, this phrase is used in a way…

  • Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

    Yesterday after church, we started playing our own version of Are you smarter than a 5th grader with our kids. In a way, it was…

  • GPS Adventures

    Recently, I was driving to my friend Jasmine’s house. I had never been to her house before and when she gave me her address, she…

  • A Personal Invitation

    The other day, I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts, Finding His Fingerprints. This podcast is all about finding God’s fingerprints in our…

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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