by krista | Oct 16, 2023 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized, Writing
I haven’t written in several months. Honestly, blogs are going the way of the dinosaur, so the demand for blog posts are pretty low. Probably about as much need for those as there are for new books out in the world. I realized, though, that I miss writing here. I miss...
by krista | Oct 19, 2022 | Christ life, Favorites, Recommended Reading, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
Dear Reader, This delightful novel tells the story of one woman’s journey from harsh dependence to loving independence. The End When I taught AP Literature, Jane Eyre was one of my favorite novels to cover. It has it all: strong heroine in a coming-of-age story,...
by krista | Feb 28, 2022 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
The future is scary. And I’m not just talking about potential wars and inflation and other horrors. All of us have “future fears”, whether you’re a teenager worried about grades; a college student worried about your career; a parent worried about children; a...
by krista | Nov 17, 2021 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
I’ve been listening to a podcast, The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, which is both interesting and painful. What pains me most is the testimonies of those hurt by toxic leaders who mistreat others in the name of Christ. I find myself identifying with them – a few years...
by krista | Nov 8, 2021 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
(This post is adapted from a talk I recently gave to the ABIDE Women’s group at Truett McConnel University) My daughter Emma and I were at a museum in Knoxville TN last month. For me, the most memorable exhibit was a mural titled, “History of Tennessee”. It was...
by krista | Oct 18, 2021 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
It’s been a minute since I’ve written! We moved to Georgia, our daughter, Eliana, got engaged, our son, Thomas, left for college, and Dave and I started teaching exclusively online. Whew. Lots of changes. While our changes – though monumental – are good, I know many...
