Category Archives: Personal

Racism and Hatred Amidst the War in Ukraine

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Kate Gorelova

As someone who is from Ukraine- I was trying to process all that happened between the President Trump and President Zelenskyy’s meeting. Instead- I remembered HATE. Hate that I had seen in Ukraine during the first year of war- when … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultural Political, Personal, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Standing Strong: A Journey Through Life’s Storms

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Kate Gorelova

The Tree StoodWhen the storms of life Me hit so fiercelyWhen I was rejectedWounded deepWhen of top of thatThere was this seasonOf so many tearsAnd hardships, lossWhen my faith was shakenShaken fiercelyAnd the EnemyTried to kill, stealLater on, I this … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Standing Strong: A Journey Through Life’s Storms

Forgive Us Our Debts

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Kate Gorelova

“The Lord’s Prayer” Poem 15 Forgive, forgive I asked God to forgive me And just like that He me forgave, washed clean But then somebody Hurt me very deeply I wanted to Say lectures of my hurt “I might forgive … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal, The Lord's Prayer | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Forgive Us Our Debts

Thirty-Five Years Birthday Poem

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Kate Gorelova

Thirty-five years I’ve lived upon this earth Year thirty-four: it seemed to be the hardest And I faced storms I didn’t think I’ll face I was knocked down, and almost drowned in sorrow But what is future if there is … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal | Comments Off on Thirty-Five Years Birthday Poem

When Life Gets Interrupted

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Kate Gorelova

Fear tried to grip my heart as I read the email that stated that we have until June 10th to completely move out of our apartment. Just the thought of having pack and move out so quickly and look for … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal | Tagged , , | Comments Off on When Life Gets Interrupted

When Faith and Obedience Seem Irrational

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Kate Gorelova

Miracles happen… but sometimes to see them we need to take a step of obedience in faith!!! In my case, a step of faith meant to apply to be a sponsor of a Ukrainian refugee in the fall of 2022- … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on When Faith and Obedience Seem Irrational

“Stop Doubting Daughter”

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Kate Gorelova

This poem was written as a personal testimony and summary of Jeremiah 15:16-21.   “Your words were found, and I ate them, And Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; For I am called by … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal, Uncategorized | Tagged | Comments Off on “Stop Doubting Daughter”

God Provided Healing for Our Hidden Pain

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Kate Gorelova

Have you been hurt deeply? Did you know that God loves you so much that He does not want you to carry the pain you are carrying! You do not have to “manage” your pain or hide it. You can … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on God Provided Healing for Our Hidden Pain

Thank You For Your Love, Help Me to Love

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Kate Gorelova

Today I am especially thankful for God’s love and the hope that God gives us! I am also thankful for giving me so many friends that love and care for me. Friends that I can pray with and share my … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Thank You For Your Love, Help Me to Love

A Thankful Heart

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Kate Gorelova

How can we be thankful -if this was the worse year of our life so far? 2020 and 2021 were probably the best years of my life. 2022- has been the most difficult, challenging year of my life- starting in … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on A Thankful Heart