by krista | Sep 10, 2014 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
I don’t like having to discipline my kids – the biological ones or the ones in my classroom. I want them to behave because they know they should. I don’t want to have to force them to behave by bringing in restrictions, taking away gadgets, or...
by krista | Sep 5, 2014 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
This year, with great fear and trembling, my husband and I agreed to let our son play football (okay, so I was the one with fear and trembling, but whatever…). I’d much rather Thomas play something safe. Like chess. But he is all boy and super athletic,...
by krista | Aug 30, 2014 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized, Writing
I figure it’s about time to write a “State of the Union” address as a writer. My last book has been out almost two months, and I’m getting a few “So what’s your next project?” questions from readers. So…What am I doing...
by krista | Aug 26, 2014 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
Psalm 1 is one of my favorite passages in the Bible. I don’t know how many times I’ve read it, and yet I still find something new every time I look into it. Psalm 1 examines the difference between the man (or woman) who is blessed and the man (or woman)...
by krista | Aug 21, 2014 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
As I sit at my desk and write this, I am listening to my 13-year-old daughter chat it up on FaceTime with her best friend, Jessica. This is after she spent about 30 minutes chatting with her best friend/cousin, Mercy. Ellie will talk to her friends anytime, anywhere,...
by krista | Aug 17, 2014 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
I love talking about “big” stuff: future plans, dreams, ideas. I remember, when I was younger, wondering what “great” things I’d do for God. I was up for just about anything, as long as it was big and important. As I have matured in my...
