Today I went to an Operation Christmas Child kick off event/pep rally, and I saw many people from many churches exhibit their passion for the simple act of packing a shoe box. There were people there who have been packing shoe boxes since they were kids. There were people there who would travel for hours […]
The Prodigal’s Road Home
It’s a familiar story. The prodigal son takes his inheritance, leaves home, squanders everything, gets a job feeding pigs while he’s starving, realizes his mistake, goes back home to work as a servant, but is welcomed by his father with love and celebration (Luke 15:11-32). But the story doesn’t tell us what happens to the […]
Never Alone
A couple of weeks ago, I started getting calls from a number I don’t recognize. The caller finally left a voice message. She was looking for Kristen. Obviously a wrong number, so I picked up the next time she called. “Hello, Kristen?” “No, sorry. Wrong number.” “Is this [my phone #]?” “Yeah. But this is […]
My Salvation Story
One afternoon in a place I used to work, my co-worker found out that I was a Christian and held a leadership position in a ministry at church. And she said, “Ohhhh. You’re one of those people.” To which I replied, “Yes, yes I am.” Subject dropped. I could have asked what she meant asked for […]
Giving Up Passion
I gave up on passion. As quiet as I may be, as introverted, even as shy, I was a passionate spitfire. If I wasn’t, I truly believe I would have less embarrassing moments growing up. But I felt deeply, acted deeply, and believed deeply. Then a time came in my life when – without going […]
31 Days of Passion
Passion. In faith, life, and the ministry. This is the first year I’m joining The Nester’s 31 Days writing challenge. I’m excited and apprehensive because there’s a lot going on this month for me, and 31 things on one topic is a lot to say. I decided to write on 31 Days of Passion because […]
Five Minute Friday: True
Truth is I’m on my 2nd bottle of Mucinex and millionth cup of tea. Okay, 7th cup of tea. I hate being sick. It makes me a headcase. I can’t think, can’t breathe, and can hardly sleep. My nose is stuffed and my inhaler is always within an arm’s reach. And here’s where I apologize […]