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Kat Controversy

Sometimes she"s Kranky, but Kat still believes in faith, hope and laughter. She often says out loud what many people may be thinking. She"s not afraid to stir up a little controversy, but she will not lose her laugh. She hopes to help you keep yours too. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION ON HER CHANNEL: www.rumble.com/katcontroversy or visit her site www.katmerrigan.com to connect with humor, heart, and hope.

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4:41

Did You Understand The Assignment? Part 1: Repentance

Kat Controversy ·

2023/02/20

Repent? What does it mean? Why should we?Unpopular thought: Without repentance, there is no life change.🔥🔥🔥Hope you enjoyed this excerpt. Invite you to check out Kat's site for the first in a two-part series on knowing and fulfilling your assignment. It's all free and all for you.https://www.katmerrigan.com/2023/02/14/repent/Humor. Heart. Hope.

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5:17

A Winter Of Discontent

Kat Controversy ·

2023/02/13

Winter blues.Many of us have been dealing with a cold, harsh winter. Seemed the perfect time to post a piece Kat wrote that was first published by www.callapress.com IG: @callapressandkin back in Nov. Check them out and give them a follow. When the weather turns dreary and we can't see the sun or feel its warmth, we can become sad, depressed, discontented. What about when it comes to the Son?Check out the full article at Kat's site to learn more. It's all free and all for

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4:45

The End Of Innocence?

Kat Controversy ·

2023/02/06

Grow up!Childhood should be a simple, carefree time of laughter and learning. It should be, but often isn't. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU FELT CAREFREE?There's such a small window for that sense of pure wonder, excitement, innocence. Is Kat the only one who sees that window getting smaller and smaller?HOW CAN WE PROTECT OUR KIDS BEFORE THE WINDOW SLAMS SHUT?Thanks for stopping by. Invite you to check out her new blog post to learn more. It's all free and all for

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5:19

It's So Hard To Say Goodbye

Kat Controversy ·

2023/01/30

Grief is a strange, shape-shifting creature.Losing someone we love. Saying those final goodbyes. Getting used to living our lives without them.YOU DON'T HAVE TO GRIEVE ALONE.Kat knows something about it. Hope you enjoyed this excerpt from her new blog post. Invite you to visit her site to learn more. It's all free and all for you.https://www.katmerrigan.com/2023/01/23/its-so-hard-to-say-goodbye/Humor. Heart. Hope.

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5:04

Pick Me! Pick Me!

Kat Controversy ·

2023/01/23

Acceptance.On our jobs, in school, in sports, in relationships, in families, etcWE WANT TO BE WANTED. WE WANT TO BE CHOSEN.And it hurts when we're not. Rejection and the fear of it can cause us to do and say things we wouldn't ordinarily do. The desire to fit in is powerful and can really mess us up when we're denied.Did you know there is a place where you will ALWAYS be welcome? A place of pure love and acceptance.Invite you to check out Kat's new blog post to learn more. It's all free and all for

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5:50

The Enemy Within

Kat Controversy ·

2023/01/16

Your worst enemy...May be YOU.Whether it's being too critical, too passive, overthinking, not thinking enough, blaming yourself too much, or blaming others for everything.I'VE MET THE ENEMY AND IT'S ME.Can we make peace with ourselves?Invite you to check out Kat's latest blog post to learn more. It's all free and all for you.https://www.katmerrigan.com/2023/01/11/enemy/Humor. Heart. Hope.

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4:15

What Elephant? There's No Elephant.

Kat Controversy ·

2023/01/09

Ignore it.How many times are we in situations where we're forced to ignore the "elephant in the room"? What's your elephant? What's a difficult or uncomfortable subject that everyone is aware of but refuses to acknowledge?Do you have just one elephant or a whole bunch?Can you even move around freely in the room anymore? Or is the elephant taking up all the space?ISN'T IT TIME TO RELEASE THAT ANIMAL BACK INTO THE WILD?Here's a clip from Kat on the subject. Invite you to check out the full article

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18:08

2022: How Did You Do?

Kat Controversy ·

2022/12/27

As we get ready to usher in a brand new year, it's the best time to look back over the current one and take stock.Many may want to leave 2022 in the dust. Buh bye!! But sometimes we need to look back (briefly) to assess what worked (or didn't).In this video, Kat reviews resolutions past and present and gives some encouragement to everyone as we get ready to welcome 2023.www.katmerrigan.comHumor. Heart. Hope.

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7:59

The Greatest Gift

Kat Controversy ·

2022/12/22

In a special holiday edition, Kat puts aside her Kranky and embraces joy and the reason for the season. She has a special message for all celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas. You don't want to miss this.

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4:21

I Want To Be Merry Again

Kat Controversy ·

2022/12/19

How about you?There's still time to shift our focus toward making simple memories with loved ones. Remember the reason for the season more. Slow down a little so at the end of it all we won't have to say, "Next year we'll..."Guess what? This is last year's "next year". What are you doing differently?Invite you to check out the full article on Kat's site. It's all free and all for you.https://www.katmerrigan.com/2022/12/13/merry/Humor. Heart. Hope.Thanks for stopping by. Please like, share or

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5:28

Tis The Season To Overindulge

Kat Controversy ·

2022/12/12

Too much!1 month of excess = 11 months of paybackWelcome to the Season of Overdoing It followed quickly by the Seasons of What Was I Thinking and I Gotta Get It Together.Whether we spend too much on gifts, eat or drink too much, etc we tend to overdo it during the holidays.Can we have fun without coming undone?Invite you to check out Kat's blog post "Tis The Season To Overindulge". It's all free and all for you.https://www.katmerrigan.com/2022/12/06/overindulge/Humor. Heart. Hope.Thanks for

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6:39

It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year?

Kat Controversy ·

2022/12/05

Are you feeling holly jolly?This season can be difficult. It can be a lonely, sad and stressful time.Pressure to feel and act happy can be too much. YOU'RE NOT ALONE.The greatest 🎁 we can give ourselves is to stop denying and feeling ashamed by what we're really experiencing.Hope you liked this excerpt. Invite you to check out the full article "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year?" All free and all for you.https://www.katmerrigan.com/2022/11/30/its-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year/ Humor.

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5:19

Thank Full (not a typo)

Kat Controversy ·

2022/11/28

Family.Another Thanksgiving has come and gone. For many it was a wonderful day, for others...not so much.The holidays can be the best and the worst time of year. How do we avoid any pitfalls or drama this holiday season?Thanks for stopping by and checking out this excerpt. Invite you to check out Kat's site for the full article. It's all free and all for you.https://www.katmerrigan.com/2022/11/23/thank-full/Humor. Heart. Hope.Please like, share or comment below. Would love to connect with you.

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4:25

Timing Is Everything, So What Time Is It?

Kat Controversy ·

2022/11/21

Check the time.Have you ever felt ready for something to happen or a situation to change, but it doesn't? We know the phrase "timing is everything", but is there really a right or a wrong time? What happens if we get the right thing at the wrong time? Is there such a thing as the perfect time?How do we stay calm but ready while we're waiting?Invite you to check out Kat's new blog post. It's all free and all for you.https://www.katmerrigan.com/2022/11/16/timing/Humor. Heart. Hope.Thanks for

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7:13

When Cutting Ties Cut Deep

Kat Controversy ·

2022/11/14

Letting go.Kat would argue there are few more hurtful times than when someone you cared about decides to cut you off or ignore you. Sometimes we have to separate or disassociate from someone. It may be for the best, but it can be painful. Perhaps that's why we use phrases like "cutting off" or "severing ties".How can we minimize the damage? Thanks for stopping by. Invite you to Kat's site to see the full blog post. It's all free and all for you.https://www.katmerrigan.com/2022/11/09/cutoff/Humor.

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3:42

Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

Kat Controversy ·

2022/11/07

I can't decide.Stay or go? Hang on or let go? Keep going or give up?We've all asked ourselves these questions at some point about something. Is there a better way to help us when we're making our choice?Hope you enjoyed this excerpt and invite you to check out the full blog post: "Should I Stay Or Should I Go?" on Kat's site. It's all free and all for you. https://www.katmerrigan.com/2022/11/02/stay-or-go/Humor. Heart. Hope.Please like, share or comment. Would love to connect with you.

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6:04

I Ain't Afraid Of No Ghost. I Live With One.

Kat Controversy ·

2022/10/31

Boo!👻Halloween is here. This is the season when the subject of ghosts and the supernatural takes center stage. Figured it was time Kat confesses that she's been living with a Ghost for over 25 years! And she's not the only one! You can too. Don't worry. There's nothing to be scared about. 😉 #iykyk Whether you know or you don't, I hope you'll check out her blog post up on her site. All free and all for you.https://www.katmerrigan.com/2022/10/25/i-aint-afraid-of-no-ghost-i-live-with-one/Humor.

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4:17

Be The Court Jester And Nobody's Fool

Kat Controversy ·

2022/10/24

Nobody's fool.Throughout history brave men and women spoke truth to power using humorous songs, jokes and stories and (usually) were allowed to live to see another day. Anyone else feel like perhaps we could use some of that right now? 🤔Thanks for stopping by. Hope you'll check out the full article using the link below. It's all free and all for you. https://www.katmerrigan.com/2022/10/18/nobodys-fool/Humor. Heart. Hope.Please feel free to like, share or comment below. Would love to connect with

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4:04

Make Big Plans

Kat Controversy ·

2022/10/17

Dream big. Again.Remember when you were little and could dream, imagine and believe for anything? Nothing was impossible! But time, disappointment and dream squashers can stifle that in us. We become cynical, jaded. Is it just Kat?Let's tap back into that ability to hope, dream and make big plans once again. Credit for inspiring this piece goes out to Andee.Thanks for stopping by. Hope you'll check out the full article available for free on Kat's site. Link to the article is

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5:25

Do The Rules Apply?

Kat Controversy ·

2022/10/10

This is for the rebels. Rules.Regulations. Law. Order.How good are you at following them? Are there times when it's acceptable to rebel against them? Is there a rule you would be willing to or have broken? Kat Controversy mode was in full effect as she created this week's blog post. In it Kat dives into this difficult subject with her unique brand of: humor, heart and hope. Sparks were flying from her keyboard (and her mic for this excerpt). This topic was inspired by, and is dedicated to, Kat's

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