Kristen's Blog

For most of my life I experienced low self-esteem issues. I was always the one withdrawn in the crowd for fear I would say something stupid. If I said something I thought others believed was stupid, then I internalized that as I am stupid.  I always held back in conversations with others in [...]

This past weekend my family and I took a vacation to the Smoky Mountains.  We had the trip all planned out and I knew I would have to work hard to overcome fear.  We had a day trip planned for Ober, Gatlinburg.  If you’ve ever been there, you know you must first ride an aerial [...]

At certain times in my life, I allowed regrets to control me and steal away my happiness.  I lived many years having regrets such as not having a formal wedding, not finishing college when I was young, not telling my dad and grandma how much I loved them while they were here on earth, and [...]

As the new year approaches, I have to constantly remind myself to live in the moment, not the future.  I get so caught up with my hopes and my dreams of the future that I simply forget to just live in the moment, minute by minute.  I know that it is good to make my [...]

As we approach 2010, I would like to pass along a prayer of blessing to you.  My father has shared this prayer with me and now I would like to share it with you!  Speak this prayer over your life in the upcoming year and see how God changes your life!
Declaring God’s Blessing For 2010
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As I was taking my morning love walk with God, I read a devotional that truly made me realize God’s love for me.   This devotional made me stop and think that in the loneliest times of my life, Christ was their loving me.  He is there loving you too! You are not alone, God loves [...]

Most people think of Christmas and they think of family, gifts, and celebrations.  However, for some, Christmas is simply a time of dread.  A time spent wishing for the new year to quickly arrive.  I, too, once felt this way.
The first year my father passed away, I felt very empty and lonely.  I didn’t know [...]

I would like to share with you some thoughts I wrote down a few years ago.  It is a reminder to everyone, including myself, to stop and appreciate family during this holiday season.   During this season, it is easy to get wrapped up in the busyness of life and forget about the true meaning of [...]

In life, we often feel sad, lonely and depressed.  We sometimes feel as if God has abandoned us and we are left to face our burdens alone.  I know I felt this way for most of my life.  As I experienced battles I always felt as if I was experiencing them alone.  I never thought I [...]

What would happen if this year we decided to give the gift of forgiveness for Christmas? What if we decided to free ourselves from the pain and hurt unforgiveness holds us in bondage to?  Unforgiveness at Christmas can take the joy right out of the season.  Joy can turn to dread as we think about gathering with family and [...]