by krista | Feb 17, 2014 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
Seven years ago this month, our family moved from Spain back to the states. Of all the moves we’ve made — and we’ve made several — that was the most difficult. Because it wasn’t just belongings packed in those suitcases. My dreams were in there. The short version of...
by krista | Feb 15, 2014 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
I got really frustrated this week. It always happens right before a big event – I get focused and overwhelmed and cranky, and I usually blow up at some people and have a couple mini-meltdowns. But it’s not totally my fault. I am passionate about things, and I get...
by krista | Feb 14, 2014 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always...
by krista | Feb 11, 2014 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
“Don’t change.” I see this line – or something like it — over and over in birthday cards, encouragement posts, and yearbooks. And while I understand the sentiment, I don’t like it. Why? Because we should be changing. All the time. I cringe to think what I would be...
by krista | Feb 9, 2014 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
I used to think I should read the Bible because that would make God happy. Like God was a moody teacher: “Do what he wants or he’ll make your life miserable.” But, as I grew in my faith, I started wanting to read my Bible, loving to study it. It is full of Truth. It...
