by krista | Nov 21, 2017 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
I like rules. I like boundaries and expectations. I like to-do lists. I like the feeling of accomplishment when I have completed an assigned task, according to the specific rules set in place for that task. There are some good things about being a rule follower: I get...
by krista | Nov 17, 2017 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
I have several talents I am grateful for, that I hone and try to improve, that I practice alone and with groups. But I have one particular talent that brings me far more shame than pleasure: Speaking without thinking. I have used this talent in far too many places...
by krista | Nov 8, 2017 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
I’ve been thinking a lot about grace lately. It is a concept I have always struggled with. I mean, I know salvation is by grace…not by works lest any man should boast. (I grew up Southern Baptist, after all!) But I am constantly catching myself working. Do...
by krista | Nov 1, 2017 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
Not Good Enough, my contribution to THE ELI DIARIES series, is available now! The brainchild of prolific author, Bill Myers, this series asks the question, “What if Jesus were in high school today?” With that question in mind, Bill asked a few of us to...
by krista | Oct 25, 2017 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
My mother passed away on October 6. She was 62. Eight months ago, her only health issue was recurring kidney stones. Eight months ago, she had so many plans for the future: She had her Retirement countdown clock going. She planned to return to the courtroom as a...
