Kelly Wahlquist, Author at Integrated Catholic Life™

God Thirsts

Posted by Kelly Wahlquist | Dec 17, 2010 | Prayer / Spiritual Life |

“And forgive us our trespasses AS we forgive those who trespass against us.” How often do those words roll off my lips with no regard for what I’m really asking God to do? I’m asking Him to forgive me in...

If it’s the thought that counts, what’s the best gift you can give?

Posted by Kelly Wahlquist | Dec 1, 2010 | Hearts Afire |

How often have we received a hideous gift only to comfort ourselves with the phrase, “It’s the thought that counts”? One evening after I was jubilantly handed the a little gift bag that held, buried under colorful tissue paper...

Only Say the Word

Posted by Kelly Wahlquist | Nov 19, 2010 | Family |

Growing up in Minnesota, there were two seasons; road construction and hockey. Being a young girl of 12, road construction wasn’t very entertaining and, back in the late 70’s and early 80’s girls’ hockey wasn’t really an...

Mass with Myles

Posted by Kelly Wahlquist | Nov 5, 2010 | Hearts Afire |

Mass with my three year old, Myles, was always a challenge, that is why my first prayer as I slid into the pew on Sunday mornings was one of thanks: Thank you God for the nursery. However, on this particular day, we were at my...

Laugh With Me – God’s Invitation to Joy

Posted by Kelly Wahlquist | Oct 24, 2010 | General |

G. K. Chesterton once said, “Angels fly because they take themselves lightly.” What a beautiful concept; realizing that it is not us, but God that carries the weight of the world, thus making us free from the gravitational pull...