I have a new perspective after returning from this year’s (ahhh-mazing!) HopeStory Writer’s Conference.

I follow the lead of THE Author and Finisher. 👣

Not attempting to rewrite His plan.✒️

Not trying to figure stuff out on my own.

Not competing or grabbing the wheel. Cuz how can I possibly outdo the Creator of ALL Things? Truly an exercise in futility!

Nothing to prove.

Just sincere admiration and emulation. Allowing myself to embody His character as He imprints Himself on every facet of my life. Even the areas I’d temporarily barred entry to (or tried to). #authorjourney

Because writing with God is part of walking with God…🙏🏽

Blessings, Kayren

p.s. I’ve already registered for next year’s HopeStory Conference. Yes, it WAS that impactful (speakers, workshops, networking, hugs, writing peeps – the whole nine yards🎉)! I’m inviting you to join me in 2027…http://www.hopewriters.com/a/2147984805/artHGzhs 

“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
(Hebrews 12:2, KJV)

© Copyright 2026 by Kayren J. Cathcart

Sustain.

Multiple meanings in various contexts. He provides what He promised. 

In musical terms, the fermata symbol (𝄐) indicates a pause of unspecified length on a note or a rest. Holding and prolonging the sound (or the silence) so it resonates and reverberates.

Often called a “hold” or “bird’s eye,” the fermata is used for dramatic effect, musical phrasing, or to add expressive, unmeasured time.

Sometimes God’s “hold” is exactly what we need.

Even when we don’t realize it at the time.

Even when we can’t imagine the outcome He has planned. Even when it doesn’t feel good.

Especially when it’s super-uncomfortable.

In legal terms, sustain means to uphold, affirm, or validate a ruling, motion, or objection, typically used when a judge agrees with an attorney’s argument. It signifies that a legal objection is valid (e.g., “objection sustained”) or that a lower court’s decision is maintained. 

Our God is faithful, dependable, and consistent – and we are being conformed to His image and likeness daily.

May we acknowledge, experience, and appreciate Him as our Sustainer today.🙏🏽

Blessings, Kayren

“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee:
he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”

(Psalm 55:22, KJV)

© Copyright 2026 by Kayren J. Cathcart

emerge – to come into view, often from something hidden

In 2025, I stayed “hidden in plain sight” 🥸 as I wrestled with people-pleasing AND perfectionism. 

I had a message to share, but the catch-22 was that I wasn’t sure how it would be received – so I hesitated. ⏳

Can you relate?

I’m still a work-in-progress, but I can no longer keep my words to myself. I look forward to you joining me on my author journey. 🦋

Prayers are welcome as we share our stories… 

Because I know I’m not the only one who’s in the process of yielding to God in multiple areas.

Blessings, Kayren
#authorjourney2026

📣I have an announcement. I’ve always been a writer, and you’ve seen me show up on my blog pretty consistently and with extreme transparency for more than 2 decades. 

But this is different. I signed up with hope*books publishing a year ago (at last year’s Hope*Story Writer’s Conference) to publish a book that’s been in my heart. Then I stopped. But you wouldn’t know that, because I really didn’t put it out there for anyone. Today, I got unstuck (again). 

It’s a little terrifying and it feels rather exposed – think turtle poking its head out of the shell, cuz that’s how I feel right about now…🐢

➡️ I’m inviting you to join me on my author journey.

Are you my people? If so, I’d LOVE to hear from you.

Blessings, Kayren

#authorjourney2026