Kathy’s Books

A true mother invests her heart into her children and as they grow up, she has to slowly let go of them so that they can grow into mature adults. This poem reveals the emotional struggle as a mother lets go of her children.

Unfortunately, all relationships do not last. Although it is a lot more fun to focus on the "happily ever after" stories, it is a fact of life that relationship can be difficult and many do not end well. In Broken Relationship, the author uses poetry to explore the emotions involved in relationships that are difficult.

Proverbs 17:22 says "A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." What better way to uplift one's spirit than to be thankful for all the blessings God has provided. Even in the midst of our greatest sorrow, there are blessings to be found. God wants to be thanked, so let's use His Word, the Bible, to give our thanks and praise to Him! In this book the author compiles various verses that speak to thankfulness and praise to God and places those verses on a background of her photos.

This is a journaling book for people who are working through childhood or relationship trauma

Everyone knows a pessimist. It seems as if no matter how fabulous the situation, a pessimist can always find a dark cloud. Using exaggeration, the author takes us into the mind of a pessimist and shows us a pessimist's outlook on life. If you are an optimist, you will enjoy a chuckle at the expense of a pessimist. If you are a pessimist, you will see how you look to an optimist.

This is a story about boundaries in personal relationships. It is written in allegorical form with questions at the end that can be used to stimulate discussion. It is based on the author's personal experiences.

Many who claim to know God and many who claim God doesn't exist only have an image of God compiled from their life experiences, the world's philosophies, and their own needs. This book takes us back into God's Word, the Bible, to show us God's revelation about Himself. Each verse is placed on a background of the author's photos.

What does it mean to follow Jesus? is it attending church? Being good? Reading the Bible? Maybe we need to see what God has to say about following Jesus. In His Word, the Bible, God is very clear about what following Jesus means. In this book the author compiles verses from the Bible about following Jesus and places them on a backdrop of her photographs.

What does it mean to be a “Godly” man? How does God want young men to live? In this book the author compiles verses from God’s Word, the Bible, about being a man whom God can bless and illustrates those verses with her photographs. This book is for ages 12 and up and is a great book a father to study with his son.

In His Word, the Bible, God tells His followers to endure. But what does that mean? Why is endurance important? In this book the author shares verses from the Bible that show us what God means when He talks about “endurance” and why we need to endure.

Most children love to catch things. This children's book uses photos and words to show the many things that can be caught and then has a surprise ending.

Where can a child put dirty feet? Using photos, the author illustrates her poem, Dirty Feet, and shows children trying to find a place in the house where dirty feet can go. This book is for ages 2-8 years old and would make a good book for beginning readers.

This book celebrates the uniqueness of being a girl. Written in rhyme, it explores some of the activities that a girl can do. It is for ages 2-8.

This book introduces the concept that I am created by God, therefore, I am special. This book is written in rhyme and is for ages 1-7.

A poem inspired by Kathy’s grandson, Logan, and illustrated by her son, Will. This book is great for beginning readers. Ages 2-6

Some children love to jump off everything! This children's book uses rhyme and photos to explore the fun of jumping.

What's that noise in the bedroom? Sounds like the footsteps of the Booger Monster! Find out how one boy faces his fear and conquers. Booger Monster is a poem for children ages 4-10.

I see so many snails! Where do they all go? In this book the author shows the many places she found snails. This book is written in rhyme and Illustrated with her photographs. This is a great book for beginning readers. For ages 2-8

Have you ever had a fly buzzing around that wouldn’t go away? Follow the adventures of the Bear family as they try to get rid of the fly that is in their house. This book is written in rhyme and is beautifully illustrated by Will Orr, the author’s son. For ages 2-8

What should we do when fear tries to take over our lives? Since God made us and knows what is best for us, maybe we should see what He has to say about this topic in His Word, the Bible. In this book, the author has compiled verses that deal with fear and places them on a backdrop of her photos.

What should we do when anxiety and worry try to take over our lives? Since God made us and knows what is best for us, maybe we should see what He has to say about this topic in His Word, the Bible. In this book the author has compiled verses that deal with anxiety and worry and places them on a backdrop of her photos. This book would make a great gift to give to a friend who needs encouragement.

Depression can come to all of us. It is a normal response to various experiences we encounter throughout our life. The problem comes when the depression takes over and begins to consume us. Since God made us, He knew we would go through this experience. Therefore, we need to see what He has to say about depression in His Word, the Bible. In this book, the author compiles various verses that speaks to depression and puts them on a background of her photos.

It is a fact of life that all of us will die. Evan though it is inevitable, we try our best to prolong living as long as possible. In fact, we do not even want to think or talk about death. God, though, has much to say about death in His Word, the Bible. In this book, the author compiles various verses that speak about death and places those verses on a background of her photos.

Getting old is an unavoidable situation. If we do not die young, we will get old. With aging comes change. Our body slows down and our mental capacity may not be as sharp as when we were younger. Many people may treat us as if we were in the way or not useful anymore. But what does God say about getting old? Does He still have a plan for our life? In this book, the author uses verses from God's Word, the Bible, placed on her photos to show how God views old age.

Feelings of loneliness can be overwhelming, but are we ever really alone? The God who made us has some words of comfort in His Word, the Bible. In this book, the author has compiled verses that deal with loneliness and places them on a backdrop of her photos.

Being loved is a basic human need. When we don't feel loved, that feeling can lead to destructive behaviors. Even though we may feel like no one loves us, is it true that no one loves us? Since God created us, wouldn't that mean that God would also love us? In this book the author has compiled verses from God's Word, the Bible, that talk about love and places those verses on a background of her photos.

This is a poem about the qualities of a friend. It would make a great gift to give to your special friend because it expresses how much your special friend touches your life. Excerpt: “God, I love my friend. She is a gift from You. I need her insights and her wisdom. I know many of the things she says are messages from You wrapped in love. I know when she hugs me, Your arms are holding me close.”

This book is a thank you to a friend who, because of their love for you, has shown you how much you are loved by God. Excerpt: “I never understood God’s love until you shared your love with me. I never saw God shed a tear until you shed your tears for me. I never heard God’s voice until you said ‘I love you.’ I never knew what God was like until I met you.”

Have you ever thought about someone you love and a big smile comes to your face? The book, I Thought of You, shares with the person you love how just thinking about them brings you joy. Excerpt: “I thought of you today and a grin engulfed my face and a chuckle escaped my lips and the people around me thought I was crazy. But, I didn’t care.”

This poem shares how the words "I love you" from a special friend or spouse can lift up one's spirit. A great book to give away to someone in your life who gives you the strength to keep living.

That's What Friends Are For is Book 4 of the Gift of Friends series. This poem lists many benefits that friends give and ends with Jesus being a special friend. This is a great book to gift to a friend.

This book is a great way to let your friend or spouse know how much he/she is appreciated. This is the second book in the series The Gift of Friends.