by krista | Jan 2, 2019 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
We humans love a fresh start. We see it especially this time of year – “New Year, New You” logos fill gyms and health food stores. Trash bins overflow with sugary foods and pantries are restocked with healthy alternatives. I see it at the beginning...
by krista | Dec 18, 2018 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
My elementary drama/choir group is preparing for their Christmas production, “Angels Aware”. It’s a unique perspective on the Christmas story – set in heaven, when the angels first hear about God’s plan to save humanity. I hadn’t...
by krista | Dec 12, 2018 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
As the end of the year approaches, I have found myself pondering 2018. When it started, I remember begging God to allow 2018 to be better than 2017. That year left me hurting physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. And in His grace, God answered that...
by krista | Dec 4, 2018 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
My daughters were not allowed to play with Barbies until they were 4 and 6 years old. We worried the unattainable body shapes of the toy would make our girls insecure about their own bodies. I know, I know. But this is what parents do.Especially with the first child....
by krista | Nov 28, 2018 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
It sounds like a cliche, “living in the moment”. But it’s actually quite biblical. And quite difficult. Most of us struggle with living in the moment. My struggle is that I can too often live in the past — thinking of good times long gone or...