by krista | Oct 16, 2013 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
As a high school teacher, I see students in all manner of emotions – the highest of highs to the lowest of lows. Yesterday, I came across a student in the throes of misery. It was painful to look at her – her mouth was stiff, her eyes squinted in anger,...
by krista | Oct 13, 2013 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
The campus pastor at the Bible college I attended told a story that I have never forgotten: He and his wife were visiting a church and ended up sitting behind an older couple. After the first song, the elderly woman turned around and said, “What beautiful voices you...
by krista | Oct 10, 2013 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
My oldest daughter, Emma, played Tinkerbell in the musical “Peter Pan” a few years ago. It was a fantastic production, and Emma was the cutest Tinkerbell ever! If you’ve seen that play, you know an important scene is when Tinkerbell’s...
by krista | Oct 8, 2013 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
Today at lunch, I ate the nastiest frozen meal ever. The picture on the box showed mouth-watering barbecue with creamy mashed potatoes and crisp corn. The reality was more of a mix between dog food and week-old trash. I should have known. The meal cost $1. So much...
by krista | Oct 5, 2013 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
Thirteen wasn’t my best year. I was heavily into perms. Addicted to hairspray. Hungover on blue eyeshadow. I slathered on baby oil when I went to the beach, where I read the entire Sweet Valley High series in one sitting. My double-layered shirts always matched my...
