by krista | Mar 8, 2012 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
Career options are thrown out to high school students like beads at a Mardi Gras parade. These poor kids are drowning in choices. Overwhelmed with options. So let me add one more. Missionary. That’s right. Missionary. Don’t click on the “X”...
by krista | Mar 5, 2012 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
I got a letter in the mail today. Not a bill. Not an advertisement. Not an envelope full of coupons I’ll never use. Just a note from a friend in California, saying she enjoyed my book. I can’t remember the last time I got a letter. It made me happy. Then...
by krista | Mar 3, 2012 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
Today on the website Girls, God, and the Good Life, Maddie, a 13-year-old guest blogger, wrote this about First Date: “I have always had a Bible in my bedroom but I don’t remember doing anything with it other than carrying it to church on Sundays. Addy’s...
by krista | Feb 29, 2012 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
When I was a kid, I loved the Jetsons. Who am I kidding? I still love the Jetsons. And I remember thinking this wasn’t just a good cartoon. This was the future. When I grew up, I’d have that cool closet that would dress me and style my hair. I’d have...
by krista | Feb 27, 2012 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
Five years ago this week, 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...
by krista | Feb 24, 2012 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
There are certain skills I want to pass on to my kids. Passions that I hope they will “catch”. I want them to love Jesus. To enjoy reading. To appreciate a good Judy Garland musical. I am beginning to lose hope on those last two 🙁 But there are certain...
