<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Karin Thompson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christian Author & Encourager — Helping Women Find Hope and Joy Through Faith and Story]]></description><link>https://www.karinthompson.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:52:45 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.karinthompson.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Take Back Control of Your Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[I feel like giving you some motherly advice today. Do you feel like your life is out of control? Maybe you've been letting other people make decisions for you, or you've forgotten to think about your own needs. It's time to take back control of your life, learn to say "no", and start looking after yourself. God wants you well and whole, and He wants to help you, but you have to work with Him.]]></description><link>https://www.karinthompson.au/post/take-back-control-of-your-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a98cf0baa9ccb80eaf05f55</guid><category><![CDATA[Living Victorious]]></category><category><![CDATA[Emotions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life Challenges]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:02:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cb8cb_e90e2234ca684b658008ada4e3571e16~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_860,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the Warning Light Comes On]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes life leaves us weary and running on empty. When your warning light comes on, it’s time to stop, rest in God’s presence, and let Him refill your tank.]]></description><link>https://www.karinthompson.au/post/when-the-warning-light-comes-on</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e7c4bcae5bb2ffa113479</guid><category><![CDATA[Living Victorious]]></category><category><![CDATA[faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life Challenges]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:32:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cb8cb_06dfced03601493089098ba077323bf8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_860,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Do You Do When It's Too Big for You?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When life feels impossible, take a lesson from Abraham. Trust God to do what you cannot, restore what's broken, and turn your situation around.]]></description><link>https://www.karinthompson.au/post/what-do-you-do-when-it-s-too-big-for-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6fe4a416cff318c18673df</guid><category><![CDATA[Living Victorious]]></category><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[God's Faithfulness]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:55:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cb8cb_157ac273703f4e77b26acbff03c68555~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_860,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Run To Your Safe Place]]></title><description><![CDATA[God is your safe place and your refuge. Run to Him, be refreshed in His presence, and discover the strength to keep moving forward.]]></description><link>https://www.karinthompson.au/post/run-to-your-safe-place</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a56cdbaaa2c7341eb4c3a53</guid><category><![CDATA[Living Victorious]]></category><category><![CDATA[God's Faithfulness]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:01:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cb8cb_438f121f76694d27ae5faaeb2af54a1e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_860,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do You Think You've Gone Too Far for God?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you think you've gone too far for God? Discover the hope of His forgiveness and why your past doesn't disqualify you.]]></description><link>https://www.karinthompson.au/post/do-you-think-you-ve-gone-too-far-for-god</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4700c7258f25aaabaf4afa</guid><category><![CDATA[Living Victorious]]></category><category><![CDATA[Emotions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life Challenges]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:37:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cb8cb_aaf4c019d088494caaee0969332acbb1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength]]></title><description><![CDATA[True joy comes from God, not circumstances. Discover how to keep your joy full.]]></description><link>https://www.karinthompson.au/post/the-joy-of-the-lord-is-your-strength</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3bdf6609be4f094fc227e1</guid><category><![CDATA[Living Victorious]]></category><category><![CDATA[Emotions]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:53:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cb8cb_7a630fa1153c4a848294355e6b5e0a0b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Someone You Love Hurts You]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you been betrayed by someone you trusted? Jesus understands. Find comfort, healing, and hope in God's care.]]></description><link>https://www.karinthompson.au/post/when-someone-you-love-hurts-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1fa25ef9e37e2aaa157f73</guid><category><![CDATA[Living Victorious]]></category><category><![CDATA[Emotions]]></category><category><![CDATA[God's Faithfulness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life Challenges]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:46:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cb8cb_f32962c0f7b34e67a951066d66fe9db4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Danger of Unanswered Whys]]></title><description><![CDATA[A heartfelt reminder not to let unanswered questions and doubt pull you away from trusting and walking with God.]]></description><link>https://www.karinthompson.au/post/the-danger-of-unanswered-whys</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a06678d9f0dce7b5990e2f0</guid><category><![CDATA[Living Victorious]]></category><category><![CDATA[Emotions]]></category><category><![CDATA[God's Faithfulness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life Challenges]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:33:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cb8cb_58eb69c5ca9c4a68990ac61caabee92d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Is Still Working Behind the Scenes]]></title><description><![CDATA[God is working behind the scenes, healing your past and leading you into a future filled with hope.]]></description><link>https://www.karinthompson.au/post/god-is-still-working-behind-the-scenes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f6890890b4365cb863f048</guid><category><![CDATA[Living Victorious]]></category><category><![CDATA[Emotions]]></category><category><![CDATA[God's Faithfulness]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 23:34:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cb8cb_089caa151a9a4933a09a5cde352fb8b2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_768,h_432,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Loves YOU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feeling not good enough? God’s love isn’t earned—it’s freely given. Rest in His care and let Him meet you today.]]></description><link>https://www.karinthompson.au/post/god-loves-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ec138c81e17196bd261a38</guid><category><![CDATA[Living Victorious]]></category><category><![CDATA[Emotions]]></category><category><![CDATA[God's Faithfulness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:11:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cb8cb_e2468c9af501497daf2a31bf4317d8e6~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_800,h_718,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuning Your Thoughts to God’s Voice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Negative thinking leads to heaviness. Refocus on God’s voice and experience peace, joy, and renewed strength.]]></description><link>https://www.karinthompson.au/post/tuning-your-thoughts-to-god-s-voice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cf023e2a4608ae001deacf</guid><category><![CDATA[Living Victorious]]></category><category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life Challenges]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:06:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cb8cb_b9f48a26eb4741d8bc97bafb58f7b36f~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_600,h_840,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Your Moods Running Your Life?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Change begins when your spirit leads and your feelings no longer control your thinking.]]></description><link>https://www.karinthompson.au/post/are-your-moods-running-your-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a4be4651b11cfaffffeaef</guid><category><![CDATA[Living Victorious]]></category><category><![CDATA[Emotions]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:44:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cb8cb_d96f1012ea79474b8948f7a63f1dd814~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_204,h_192,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t Despise Small Beginnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Start today, take the first step, and trust God to guide you. 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Like Peter, call out to Jesus for help. He will guide you back to safety and restore your life.]]></description><link>https://www.karinthompson.au/post/when-life-sinks-a-call-for-help</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6907f2bcbb9a5281a8ae8e1f</guid><category><![CDATA[Living Victorious]]></category><category><![CDATA[faith]]></category><category><![CDATA[Emotions]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:18:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1cb8cb_dca6c1a61b7f40438045dc9257dd170b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_480,h_360,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Are in Control]]></title><description><![CDATA[You have the power to control your thoughts and decisions. Choose positivity, reject negativity, and embrace your free will.You have the power to control your thoughts and decisions. 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